10 Most Immersive Open World Games
5. Cyberpunk 2077
Though the release of Cyberpunk 2077 was marred with plenty of performance issues alongside a litany of bugs spanning from the hilarious to the game-breaking, CD Projekt RED have nevertheless crafted an exceptionally grounded and realised world here, best experienced on next-gen and PC.
Night City isn't only large in scope, its scale is reflected within the verticality of its skyline and the densely packed streets below. Wherever players look is filled with detail, and that all adds up to the impressive sense of scale players will experience while exploring this dystopian, cyberpunk city.
When players set foot in Night City, it feels like stepping into a world that’s existed for years. The world of Cyberpunk is built upon an intriguing history where events are already in full swing at the start of the game. CD Projekt RED are experts in world-building, with Night City being their latest achievement. Night City feels more than lived in, it’s grimy aesthetic and crime-infested underbelly paints it as a place on the brink of collapse.
More importantly Cyberpunk nails its cyberpunk vibe. There’s no better way to immerse yourself in this game than by slowly driving down the rainy, nighttime streets as sombre jazz plays on the radio.