open-world game

Meaning

An 'open-world game' is a type of video game where players can freely explore a virtual world and choose their own objectives, rather than following a strict, linear storyline. It offers a high level of freedom and creative gameplay.

Examples

• I prefer playing an open-world game because I love just wandering around and exploring.

  I prefer playing an open-world game because I love just wandering around and exploring.

• The new fantasy RPG is a massive open-world game that takes over a hundred hours to complete.

  The new fantasy RPG is a massive open-world game that takes over a hundred hours to complete.

• In a classic open-world game, you can ignore the main story and just do whatever you want.

  In a classic open-world game, you can ignore the main story and just do whatever you want.

• Creating a seamless open-world game requires a lot of processing power.

  Creating a seamless open-world game requires a lot of processing power.

• Grand Theft Auto is one of the most famous examples of an open-world game.

  Grand Theft Auto is one of the most famous examples of an open-world game.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ This game is very open world, you can play online with anyone.

  ✓ This game is multiplayer, but it's also an open-world game where you can explore.

  'Open-world' refers to the freedom of exploration, not whether the game is multiplayer or online.

• ✗ I hate linear games because they don't have an open world game.

  ✓ I hate linear games because they aren't open-world games.

  Use 'open-world game' as a countable noun to describe the game itself, or 'open world' as a noun phrase for the setting.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Minecraft is a famous ___ where you can build and explore without limits.

  💡 A game with non-linear exploration.

  Show answer

  open-world game

• I get bored with strict storylines, so I usually buy an ___.

  💡 A game offering freedom of movement and choices.

  Show answer

  open-world game