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00:00Man, the worst thing ever is spending money on something that isn't worth it, and that applies to everything in life, games included.
00:08I've paid full price for so many PS5 games that turned out to be trash, even though critics were giving them nines and tens.
00:16So I decided to make your life easier.
00:18If you love the PS5 and open world games, I've put together 18 titles that are truly worth every penny you invest.
00:26And just to be clear, this list only includes native PS5 games.
00:30I won't add PS4 games that just got an upgrade.
00:33No more wasting time, let's get to the list.
00:38Kicking off this list of essential buys is a game that is a phenomenal investment in pure environmental immersion.
00:46Avatar, Frontiers of Pandora.
00:49If you want a game that validates the PS5's graphical power, this is it.
00:53The core value here is the unmatched fidelity of the world.
00:58Pandora is massive, dense, and rendered with incredible lighting and particle effects, thanks to the Snowdrop engine.
01:06Every plant, every creature, and every massive home tree feels tactile and real, making exploration a core mechanic that is always rewarding.
01:16The gameplay loop is driven by the RDA resistance and hunting system.
01:21You're constantly scavenging materials, crafting better gear, and utilizing your Na'vi skills in Banshee traversal to fight back against the human invaders.
01:31That feeling of gliding high above the jungle on your Ikron is priceless.
01:37My personal experience, just spending hours tracking down a rare animal for a specific crafting component.
01:44The entire game is built around that satisfying hunter-gatherer progression.
01:49Frontiers of Pandora is a phenomenal investment in visual spectacle and a unique, vibrant open-world sandbox.
01:562. The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered
02:05Next up, we have a game that is an essential investment in classic RPG longevity, completely rebuilt for the PS5.
02:14The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered.
02:17This isn't just an upgrade, it's a new opportunity to experience a legendary sandbox RPG with modern technical polish.
02:25The core value is the sheer density of content and narrative freedom.
02:30Oblivion is famed for its insane sidequests, the Dark Brotherhood, the Thieves Guild, which are arguably better than the main story.
02:38This remastered delivers that epic role-playing depth with new visual fidelity.
02:43The Addiction Loop is the classic Bethesda formula.
02:46You leave the Imperial City for one quest and end up spending 40 hours exploring an obscure Aylid Ruin or chasing a random Daedric artifact.
02:56The systemic depth of leveling up your skills and specializing your class is what consumes time.
03:01I remember spending hours just breaking the game with weird custom spells.
03:06The remastered promise of DualSense integration and 4K performance means the chaotic joy of Cyrodiil will be better than ever.
03:14Oblivion Remastered is a huge investment in player-driven narrative and massive replay value.
03:203. Ghost of Yotei
03:28Let's talk about a game that is an essential investment in artistic vision, atmosphere, and a more focused open-world design.
03:37Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch set the bar incredibly high with Tsushima, and this sequel has refined the formula exclusively for the PS5.
03:46The core value here is the unparalleled visual style and immersion.
03:52Feudal Japan has been recreated in a massive and breathtaking way, taking full advantage of the PS5's power to deliver impressive draw distances, dynamic weather, and hyper-detailed wind and particle physics.
04:07Riding through a bamboo forest is a visual spectacle.
04:11The combat system is where the Addiction Loop kicks in.
04:14The stance parry system makes every encounter feel like a high-stakes cinematic duel.
04:21Mastering the flow of battle and using ghost abilities provides a continuous skill-based reward that keeps you playing.
04:28The game focuses on organic exploration, using the guiding wind system to reward curiosity, instead of simply marking points on the map.
04:38Ghost of Yotei is an essential investment for anyone who values strong narrative, refined melee combat, and an open world that is simply stunning to exist in.
04:494. Marvel's Spider-Man 2
04:57Rounding out the first block, we have the game that is the definitive investment in pure, kinetic, superhero power fantasy.
05:06Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
05:07Insomniac took an already great formula and perfected the open world traversal for the PS5.
05:13The core value is the unparalleled feeling of movement.
05:18Combining the web swinging with the new web wings creates the most fluid, fastest, and most exhilarating way to cross a massive city in gaming.
05:26That seamless speed and flow is worth the full price alone.
05:31The combat system is an instant hook.
05:33Seamlessly switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales, utilizing different web abilities and the new symbiote powers provides a brilliant mechanical sandbox.
05:43The DualSense haptics make every web shot and punch feel physical.
05:47My personal experience?
05:49Just spending hours challenging myself to traverse the entire map without touching the ground.
05:53Spider-Man 2 is an essential investment because it leverages the PS5's SSD and performance to deliver an unmatched kinetic experience that is constantly satisfying and visually spectacular.
06:105. Forza Horizon 5
06:12Moving on, we have a game that is a phenomenal investment in sheer mechanical fun and graphical beauty.
06:20Forza Horizon 5.
06:21And yes, I know, it's a massive release.
06:25But having it natively on the PS5 means we get the best version of this open-world racer.
06:31The core value is the unrivaled fidelity and physics simulation.
06:35The Mexican open-world is huge, gorgeous, and packed with biomes.
06:40The performance mode delivers silky smooth 60 frames per second with dynamic 4K resolution, which is essential for a high-speed racing game.
06:48That technical polish makes it worth every penny.
06:52The gameplay loop is pure addiction.
06:55You're constantly finding new barn finds, unlocking expedition challenges, and customizing your insane collection of over 800 cars.
07:03The Horizon Arcade and Event Lab system offer endless player-created content, guaranteeing huge longevity.
07:11My personal obsession is the dual-sense integration.
07:14Feeling the subtle differences in haptic feedback between driving on asphalt, gravel, and dirt,
07:19and the resistance in the adaptive triggers for the accelerator and brake.
07:23That tactile immersion is incredible.
07:26Forza Horizon 5 is the definitive open-world racing experience and a must-buy.
07:36Next up is a game that is a deep, brutal investment in atmospheric survival and freedom of choice.
07:43Stalker 2, Heart of Chernobyl.
07:47This is an FPS that demands respect,
07:49and the PS5 version is set to deliver the most technically advanced vision of the zone yet.
07:56The core value is the unrelenting systemic survival.
08:00The massive Chernobyl exclusion zone is rendered with stunning detail using Unreal Engine 5.
08:07You're constantly battling radiation, hunger, and unique anomalies.
08:12The ballistic combat is hardcore and realistic, making every engagement high stakes.
08:18The narrative hook is the non-linear branching storyline.
08:22Your choices directly impact the world and the fate of the factions, promoting massive replay value.
08:29The dual-sense haptics will be crucial here,
08:31making every gunshot and subtle environmental warning feel personal.
08:36I am personally obsessed with the exploration loop.
08:39The sheer danger and the reward of finding a rare artifact
08:43or a hidden piece of lore in that desolate landscape is addictive.
08:47Stalker 2 is a phenomenal investment in immersive freedom
08:51and a challenging, unforgettable open-world FPS experience.
09:017. Dragon's Dogma 2
09:04Let's talk about a game that is an essential investment in emergent gameplay
09:09and best-in-class action RPG combat.
09:12Dragon's Dogma 2
09:13Capcom created an unconventional, dangerous open-world that constantly rewards player agency.
09:21The core value is the unparalleled freedom of gameplay.
09:25The open-world is vast and often hostile with minimal hand-holding.
09:29This forces you to rely on your pawn-companion system and your own wits.
09:34That commitment to organic discovery is priceless.
09:37The combat system is the ultimate hook.
09:39The vocation system offers insane build variety,
09:43and the ability to climb massive foes like griffins and cyclops adds phenomenal tactical verticality.
09:50The feel of combat, the physics, and the sheer spectacle of the battles are top-tier.
09:56My personal experience?
09:57The constant, random encounters like suddenly getting ambushed by a massive chimera while traveling at night
10:04make the world feel alive.
10:06Dragon's Dogma 2 is a must-buy because it's a deep, challenging, and endlessly rewarding open-world sandbox
10:13that delivers pure, satisfying skill-based combat.
10:168. Rise of the Ronin
10:25Rounding out this block, we have a game that is an essential investment in historical combat and open-world style.
10:33Rise of the Ronin.
10:35Team Ninja delivered a massive, gorgeous world set during the tumultuous Bakumatsu era of Japan.
10:41The core value is the unmatched depth of the melee combat system.
10:47It's fast, fluid, and complex, relying heavily on parry counter mechanics, key pulse, and an array of historical weapons.
10:57Mastering the different combat styles and changing them mid-fight is the addictive skill ceiling.
11:03The traversal mechanics are the fun part of the open world.
11:06Using the glider, grappling hook, and horseback riding makes navigating the massive cities and countryside incredibly fluid.
11:16The DualSense integration makes every katana clash and glider dive feel tactile and powerful.
11:23I personally loved the branching narrative where you choose your allegiance and impact the historical outcome.
11:30Rise of the Ronin is a must-buy because it's a phenomenal investment in high-performance action,
11:36historical immersion, and a dense, rewarding open-world RPG.
11:469. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
11:49Moving on, let's talk about a game that is the definition of a massive investment in both nostalgia and modern design.
11:57Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
11:59This is not just a game, it's a colossal open-world RPG that delivers insane value.
12:05The core value is the sheer density and scale of the world outside of Midgar.
12:11Square Enix built these massive, beautiful regions, packed with side content, minigames, and hidden secrets.
12:19The completionist value alone guarantees over 100 hours of gameplay.
12:24The combat system is the addiction loop.
12:26It's a brilliant action-ATB hybrid that focuses on mastering synergy abilities with your party members.
12:33The depth of the materia and skill system means you are constantly tweaking, testing, and perfecting your build.
12:41I personally spent entire days lost in the Gold Saucer minigames and doing those weird Chadley combat simulations.
12:48The PS5 performance is flawless, making the huge world stream beautifully with fast loads.
12:54FFVII Rebirth is a mandatory buy for its narrative payoff, mechanical depth, and the incredible volume of quality content.
13:1010. Where Wins Meet
13:12Next up is a game that is a massive investment in unprecedented martial arts freedom and a beautiful historical setting.
13:21Where Wins Meet
13:23This is an open-world title from China that is said to redefine the wuxia genre.
13:28The core value is the high-fidelity verticality and traversal.
13:33The promise is a massive, dynamic historical china that you can explore entirely using parkour, clining, and wuxia abilities, even running on water.
13:44That seamless, kinetic movement is the biggest technical hook.
13:48The combat system is what we're obsessed with.
13:51It's a lightning-fast, skill-based melee system with unmatched fluidity, allowing for complex chains, weapon switching, and environmental interaction.
14:01The mechanical depth of the various martial arts styles is set to be huge.
14:06I'm personally excited for the social and profession systems.
14:10The ability to take on different roles, from a ferryman to a bodyguard, adds amazing role-playing value to the sandbox.
14:17Where Wins Meet is a phenomenal investment for its visual ambition, unique traversal, and promise of a massive, detailed, open-world action RPG.
14:3311. Death Stranding 2 On the Beach
14:36Let's talk about the ultimate investment in artistic vision, atmosphere, and complex logistical mechanics.
14:43Death Stranding 2 On the Beach
14:45Hideo Kojima's sequels always deliver overwhelming production value and technical brilliance on the PS5.
14:53The core value here is the unmatched visual fidelity and unique gameplay loop.
14:58This isn't just delivering packages, it's a sophisticated traversal puzzle and physics simulator set in a gorgeous, haunting world.
15:07The game is worth the price for its visual and narrative innovation alone.
15:11The addiction comes from the infrastructural loop.
15:14You spend hours farming resources and building roads, ziplines, and bridges, knowing that your efforts help thousands of other players.
15:23This asynchronous multiplayer mechanic creates massive longevity and community value.
15:28I personally love the dual-sense integration.
15:32Feeling the weight of Sam's gear shift and the texture of the terrain through the haptics pulls you deep into the immersion.
15:39Death Stranding 2 is an essential investment for its narrative depth, technical excellence, and its utterly unique systemic design.
15:46Death Stranding 2
15:5112. Dying Light the Beast
15:53Rounding out this block, we have a game that is an essential investment in kinetic survival horror and freedom of movement.
16:01Dying Light the Beast
16:02The sequel refines the already brilliant parkour and zombie combat for the PS5.
16:09The core value is the unparalleled fluidity of first-person parkour.
16:14You are constantly chaining jumps, slides, and grabs, making traversal through the massive, detailed open world and addiction in itself.
16:23This kinetic loop is why you can spend hours just running around.
16:26The combat system is brutal, visceral, and satisfying thanks to the enhanced dismemberment system.
16:34You're always crafting new, ridiculous melee weapons to manage the varied zombie threats.
16:39But the real hook is the day-night cycle.
16:42The massive shift in difficulty and threat instantly raises the stakes.
16:46My personal experience?
16:48The rush of barely making it to a safe house before the volatiles hunt you down is peak adrenaline.
16:54Dying Light the Beast is a phenomenal investment because it delivers a massive, beautiful, and deeply satisfying first-person sandbox built around movement and high-stakes survival.
17:1013. Monster Hunter Wilds
17:14Opening the final section, we have a game that is a massive investment in long-term mastery and cooperative fun, Monster Hunter Wilds.
17:22This title is the greatest evolution of the franchise so far, built from the ground up for the PS5.
17:28The core value is the fully seamless open world and dynamic ecosystem.
17:33Unlike previous games, the entire world is now one gigantic map, and the monsters dynamically react to the environment and the weather.
17:41This systemic complexity makes every hunt feel unique, offering practically endless content.
17:47The addictive loop is the famous Monster Hunter cycle.
17:51Hunt monster, gather materials, craft better gear, hunt bigger monster.
17:56The mechanical depth of the weapons and the huge variety of gear combinations guarantee thousands of hours of gameplay.
18:02Personally, I love the new mount system for chasing down a colossal monster across the ever-shifting desert.
18:08Monster Hunter Wilds is an essential investment, thanks to its unmatched replayability, cooperative depth, and high-fidelity ecosystem simulation.
18:2314. Assassin's Creed Shadows
18:26Next up we have a game that is an essential investment in historical immersion and dual gameplay styles.
18:33Assassin's Creed Shadows
18:35I know a lot of people hated it, criticized it, said it strayed too far from the classic Assassin's Creed essence.
18:42But even so, it's still a great open-world investment for the PS5.
18:46The core value is the dual protagonist system.
18:49You have two completely different play styles.
18:52Naue, the agile Shinobi, focused on pure stealth and classic Assassin's Creed mechanics,
18:58and Yasuke, the powerful samurai centered on heavy, open combat and brute force.
19:03This provides massive replay value and mechanical variety.
19:08The open world is stunning, taking full advantage of the PS5's SSD and graphical power
19:14to render a beautiful and dynamic feudal Japan with seasonal changes and unique light and shadow mechanics, essential for stealth.
19:22I personally really enjoyed the base building and recruitment system, allowing you to create your own Shinobi headquarters.
19:30Shadows is a phenomenal investment because it delivers a massive, detailed historical sandbox
19:36that finally offers players two distinct, high-quality action RPG experiences.
19:4215. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
19:52Let's talk about a game that is an essential investment in uncompromising realism and narrative depth.
20:00Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
20:02This is the definitive medieval simulation RPG, and its value is measured in its profound commitment to history.
20:11The core value is the systemic depth and historical fidelity.
20:16You start as Henry, a nobody, and every action, from learning to read to mastering the complex,
20:22HEMA-based combat system, is hard-earned.
20:25This focus on skill-based progression makes every success immensely rewarding.
20:31The open world is a massive, historically accurate recreation of 15th-century Bohemia,
20:38packed with political intrigue and side quests that have real, lasting consequences.
20:43The game's commitment to no hand-holding is its strength,
20:47guaranteeing hundreds of hours of deep, challenging role-playing.
20:51I personally love the reputation and morality system.
20:55Being dirty, eating stolen food, or failing to pay your dues genuinely changes NPC interactions.
21:02Deliverance 2 is a must-buy, because it's a brilliant, high-value immersive RPG
21:08that treats you like an adult and respects your time investment.
21:1716. Atomfall
21:19Next up, we have a game that is an essential investment in unique atmosphere and tense survival,
21:26Atomfall.
21:28Set in an alternate-history 1960s British quarantine zone,
21:32this is an open-world shooter that focuses on dread and discovery.
21:37The core value is the blend of folk horror, sci-fi mystery, and survival FPS.
21:43You're constantly battling hostile mutated creatures and the oppressive state,
21:48forcing you into a constant loop of resource management and high-stakes scavenging.
21:53The atmosphere is incredibly thick.
21:56The open world is a massive, unique British landscape,
22:00leveraging the PS5's power to deliver stunning lighting and environmental horror.
22:06Uncovering the political and scientific conspiracy through environmental storytelling
22:11is the massive narrative hook.
22:13I'm personally captivated by the aesthetic of 1960s decay mixed with nuclear terror.
22:20Atomfall is a must-buy, because it promises a deeply atmospheric,
22:25challenging, and systemically complex survival game
22:28that offers a fresh take on the post-apocalypse.
22:3117. Borderlands 4
22:40Let's talk about a game that is an essential investment in co-op fun, chaos, and sheer loot-gensity.
22:49Borderlands 4
22:50The core formula is perfected here.
22:53Looter-shooter gameplay mixed with massive RPG build variety.
22:58The core value is the astronomical scale of loot.
23:02The promise of billions of guns and unique legendary gear drives the addiction loop.
23:08You're constantly chasing the next chaotic weapon
23:11that completely changes your class and play style.
23:14The co-op experience is unmatched in the open world genre.
23:18The PS5 performance is key.
23:21Running at 60fps with dynamic 4K resolution is essential for the chaotic action.
23:27The ability to play four-player split-screen on the PS5
23:30makes this an incredible social investment.
23:34I personally lose weeks just grinding the Mayhem system for better class mods and loot rolls.
23:39Borderlands 4 is a must-buy,
23:42because it's a guaranteed source of high-value, highly replayable chaos,
23:46and satisfying build experimentation.
23:5318. Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
23:57And finally, we close out this ultimate list with a game that became an essential investment
24:03in narrative immersion and technical mastery, Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty.
24:08We're counting this because the expansion is the final, definitive, PS5-native experience.
24:14The core value is the unmatched narrative quality and density of the new Dogtown District.
24:20The story, featuring Idris Elba, is one of the best pieces of sci-fi spy thriller content in gaming,
24:27providing an incredible emotional return.
24:29The PS5 performance is the reason it's worth it.
24:33The technical overhaul ensures a beautiful, stable, high-performance experience in the massive, neon-drenched Night City.
24:40The 2.0 mechanics, the refined perk system, and police AI make the open world feel alive and reactive.
24:47I personally spent hours just exploring the densely-packed, crime-ridden streets of Dogtown
24:53and seeing how my refined Netrunner build handled the new threats.
24:57Phantom Liberty is a must-buy because it's the final, polished vision of a stunning RPG sandbox
25:02that delivers high-stakes immersion and unmatched atmosphere.
25:13Bonus game, Days Gone Remastered.
25:16Alright guys, before we wrap this up, I have a bonus game that I absolutely have to talk about.
25:23It's an investment that just keeps getting better.
25:27Days Gone Remastered.
25:29Now, I know, the original was a PS4 title, but this remaster on the PS5 is the definitive way to play,
25:37and it's 100% worth your money all over again.
25:40The core value here is the performance boost.
25:43The game runs at a rock-solid 60fps with gorgeous 4K fidelity,
25:49which is essential for a fast-paced, open-world action game.
25:53It completely transforms the bike traversal and the intense combat flow.
25:58The real addiction, the reason this game is a bonus must-buy, is the Freaker Horde mechanic.
26:05The PS5's power makes those massive swarms of 500-plus enemies feel even more terrifying and fluid.
26:13The DualSense haptics enhance the feeling of Deacon St. John's bike engine and every shotgun blast.
26:20It's a massive, beautiful world, packed with a deep emotional story,
26:25and the remastered performance finally does justice to the systemic survival mechanics.
26:30If you missed it the first time, or if you want the ultimate high-performance survival horror experience,
26:35Days Gone Remastered is a phenomenal bonus investment.
26:39So, there you have it, folks.
26:4618 best open-world PS5 games that are worth every penny.
26:50From the massive survival scope of Monster Hunter Wilds and Stalker 2,
26:54to the pure fidelity of Spider-Man 2 and FF7 Rebirth,
26:59these are the titles that deliver true value.
27:02Which game on this list do you think is the best investment?
27:04And what native PS5 open-world did I miss?
27:08Let me know in the comments below.
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