Still want to complete the game after hundreds of hours? Foreign media takes stock of the longest open world games
Due to their vast scale, open world games are often the most time-consuming of all existing games. Some gamers have put in hundreds or even thousands of hours and still may not be able to visit every corner of the world. Recently, Gamerant took stock of the longest-running open world games. Let’s take a look at what they are.
10. "Eco" 67–183 hours
"Eco" is a survival game driven by climate change. Players are thrown into a fairly large world and need to survive, which often means gathering resources to set up camp. However, the entire world is negatively affected by the global behavior of player groups; the actions of a single individual may not have significant consequences, but collectively they contribute to the degradation of the environment.
9. "Xenoblade Chronicles" X" 68 – 251 hours
The Xenoblade Chronicles series has always seemed to push the limits of Nintendo's consoles, proving that less capable systems like the Wii and Switch can be breeding grounds for ambitious open-world role-playing games. Although Xenoblade Chronicles X has some controversy compared to the original and the third game, it undoubtedly has the best combat system and best exploration experience in the series, which makes sense since this spin-off focuses more on these two aspects than the mainline game.
8. "Sea of Thieves" 71-226 hours
"Sea of Thieves" is particularly enjoyable to play with friends. Assemble a pirate fleet and search for treasure across the vast ocean while fighting off skeletons and various mythical creatures. The open world of Sea of Thieves is vast and beautiful, and the game avoids guiding players along a linear path as much as possible.
7. "Valheim: "Valheim" 81–144 hours
Valheim places players in a biome in the world, testing whether they can survive the harsh environment, defeat bosses, and build a small home for themselves. The game is only as long as the player wants it to be, and Iron Gate AB has done a good job of injecting variety into the gameplay loop.
6. "Genshin Impact" 68–809 hours
"Genshin Impact" combines hack-and-slash combat with exploration, team management, and an evolving story to create a massive and enjoyable game masterpiece. The game's "main story" time doesn't really reflect the amount of content it contains, as the game's content continues to expand with updates, sometimes even adding new areas.
