Summary
Some of the best open-world games are a blast to play through, to the point where players will rue the moment when their favorite video game rolled credits. However, given how most modern games are usually loaded with content, fans may no longer need to dread the ending of their favorite games.
After all, some games make a valiant effort to make the endgame as captivating as possible. From changes in the sandbox to the addition of new high-level content, there are many ways that some of the best open-world games around captivate fans.
Spoiler Warning: Due to the nature of this list topic, each entry will delve into endgame spoilers for their respective games.
The ending ofRed Dead Redemptionwill leave fans with a tear in their eye as their favorite outlaw is gunned down in cold blood by the Pinkertons. However, they’ll be equally shocked to see that they get to control Jack Marston at the end of the game.
It’s impressive just how much effort was put into turning Jack into a playable character. He has his own dialogue for any Stranger Missions players missed out on, and anyone who wants to see the credits roll after having their fill of playing Jack can find an aging Edgar Ross and gun him down in a satisfying duel.
Death Strandingisone of the most unique open-world gamesfans can get their hands on. Delivering parcels may not seem like the most interesting thing in the world, but it’s howDeath Strandingstructures this central gameplay loop that will keep fans engaged after rolling credits.
If the core gameplay loop clicks with players, then they can comfortably spend hours after the ending just exploring the world. It helps that the endgame features new delivery missions and the opportunity to connect the entire world using ziplines.
The idea of aStreet Fightergame with an open world felt odd, butSF6did a great job with its World Tour mode, making fans come back for more. Even after completing all the unique content in the game, fans can still spend a ton of time in the post-game.
It takes a substantial grind, but players can unlock additional content in the game and also figure out the best way to optimize their XP and money gains. The mere fact that the term endgame can be used for aStreet Fightergame shows how far this series has come.
EveryMonster Huntergame prides itself on its endgame, and the first open-world game in the series is no exception. The story-heavy approach gives players another reason to invest time in their hunter and make them stronger than ever.
After reaching the end of the game, players will still have so much content to complete that it’s mind-boggling. Hunting down tougher monsters andcrafting even better gearwill help players slowly but surely transform into an impressive hunter revered by many inMonster Hunter Wilds.
Not many games aim to make their endgame as unique asDragon’s Dogmaand its sequel. The latter does precisely what fans expect after the Dragon is defeated, plunging the world into an apocalyptic state as the skybox changes to reflect this.
Along with this, players can access new areas after certain water bodies dry up andface off against strong enemieswho will push players to the very limit. This approach to the endgame is so unique that fans can easily spend dozens of hours after beating the Dragon, which is no mean feat.
Live-service games will usually edge out other open-world games when it comes to endgame content, but this isn’t a bad thing in the slightest. As long as players don’t mind dealing with a bit of a grind,The Division 2is intensely compelling even after players have “completed” the game.
Players are given endless opportunities to go onspecial high-difficulty missionsand take out other players in PvP zones. This healthy flow of content will keep players busy for a long time, highlighting why many fans were impressed byThe Division 2and consider it to be a vastly improved sequel.
Anamazing open-world take on theDiabloformula, the fourth mainline entry took a while to get going. Some people were worried thatDiablo 4wouldn’t live up to previous games in the series, but all it required was a bit of patience for Blizzard to show why this franchise had transformed into something special.
The game was pumped with a steady flow of updates and content packs, giving players endless reasons to come back to this game over and over again. Players can try out different builds and check out endgame content with high-level characters, allowing them to invest hundreds of hours in this ARPG with relative ease.
An open-world roguelike game that is brimming with content,Caves of Qudis a game that doesn’t hold the player’s hand at any step of the way. This can make for a major learning curve as players die over and over again and try to figure out what is going wrong.
Once players get the hang of things, making progress in the game and befriending factions feels great. The best part is that the endgame respects players for coming so far by ramping up the challenge once again, forcing players through yet another journey of learning as they figure out how to deal with these immense threats without losing a character they’ve invested a lot of time in.
