20 Best Open-World Video Games Of All Time

2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

If you break down the idea of what makes a brilliant open-world game (and a phenomenal RPG), The Witcher 3 nails every possible aspect.

Complex A.I. patterns fleshing out everything from taverns to cities? Check. Character Geralt having the perfect amount of agency in the world for both a story and any side-based dalliances? Check. Giving the whole thing a lick of paint so gorgeous and inviting, you'll lose hours just exploring to your heart's content? Double check.

The Witcher 3 continues to be this generation's greatest achievement; one that deserves every last ounce of the hype thrown its way.