Open-World RPGs That Are Bonafide 10/10 Masterpieces

The article lists several open-world RPGs regarded as exceptional, including Fallout 3, Skyrim, The Witcher 3, Elden Ring, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Fallout 3 shifted its series to a first-person open-world set in Washington D.C., starting players in Vault 101.

Skyrim expanded player freedom and customization and influenced later open-world RPG design.

The Witcher 3 is noted for handcrafted quests and morally complex stories, while Elden Ring introduced a large open-world Soulslike with easier co-op.

Multiple 2022 releases—Elden Ring, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3—offered varied open-world designs and combat systems.