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11 Best PlayStation 4 Open-World Racing Games

October 10, 2023 by Brandon Lyttle

Feel free to go wherever the road takes you.

Table of Contents[Hide][Show]
  • #11 The Crew Motorfest
  • #10 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition
  • #9 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
  • #8 The Crew
  • #7 SnowRunner
  • #6 Burnout Paradise Remastered
  • #5 Need for Speed Rivals
  • #4 Assetto Corsa
  • #3 Need for Speed Heat
  • #2 Dakar 18
  • #1 The Crew 2

Racing games aren’t usually the first thing people imagine when they hear “open world,” but you’d be surprised. Whether it’s trawling the city for a fun diversion or zooming across the open road looking for interesting tracks and challenges, here are some of the best open-world racing games!

#11 The Crew Motorfest

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 14, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

It’s true that many racing titles focus solely on the racing aspect of things because many gamers want to go fast and prove they’re faster than others. But it’s the multiplayer where racing games truly come into their own and showcase just how grand they are.

In The Crew Motorfest, you’ll be on the island of Oahu and have numerous options to play with alongside friends and rivals! You can head to the track and race on perfect surfaces, or you can head to the streets and see who can best put the pedal to the metal on the concrete surface.

When you add that to the campaigns, car selections, and more, you’d be foolish not to try this title.

#10 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition

Publisher: Rockstar Games

Developer: Rockstar Games

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch

Release Date: November 2021

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition brings open-world racing back to its roots. The emphasis isn’t on racing specifically, but fans of the series will be familiar with the races and time trials sprinkled throughout the cities. This might not be a pure racing game, but that doesn’t mean you can’t hit the road and have yourself a grand time. Don’t forget to blast that radio.

#9 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Stellar Entertainment Limited

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch

Release Date: November 2020

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a racing game that brings Cops and Robbers to the next level. A remaster of the original Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit which came out over a decade ago, players will have to think quick whether they’re on the run from the law, or chasing down criminals. The entire city is your playground and the possibilities are near limitless when it comes to discovering new routes and shortcuts.

#8 The Crew

The Crew Open World Racing

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ivory Tower

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Release Date: December 2014

The Crew is unique on this list as it’s one of the few racing games claiming to be an MMO. Regardless, Ubisoft delivered its promise with this open-world racing game where you can encounter other players and explore a massive landscape. Whether those other players are new friends or rivals on the road, you won’t be racing alone.

#7 SnowRunner

Publisher: Focus Entertainment

Developer: Saber Interactive

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch

Release Date: May 2021

This isn’t a conventional racing game by any standard. Some missions are timed, but ultimately the goal is immersion and skillful driving. Enjoy an open world sandbox with some of the most powerful commercial vehicles at your disposal and travel through forests, frozen roads, mudslides, and other hazards.

#6 Burnout Paradise Remastered

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Stellar Entertainment, Criterion Games

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch

Release Date: August 2018

Return to Big Surf Island in this remastered release of Burnout Paradise which also includes the original DLC. Players will get to roam around a scenic island and take get the full Burnout experience doing it. Hit the road, enter some races, and explore the coast alongside your friends.

#5 Need for Speed Rivals

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Criterion Games

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Release Date: November 2013

It feels like EA has the market cornered when it comes to racing games. Need for Speed Rivals is the third title on this list published by the company; it’s also one of the oldest. But don’t let that fool you–this game’s part of the popular Need for Speed franchise, meaning that it needs no introduction or defense. If you love driving, there’s no reason not to grab this title.

#4 Assetto Corsa

Publisher: Kunos Simulazioni

Developer: Kunos Simulazioni

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Release Date: November 2014

Assetto Corsa is an enigma among the other games on this list. While others feature high octane races with dramatic jumps and stunts, Assetto Corsa remains grounded in reality. Take to the streets while actually feeling the weight of the car you’re driving and watch your momentum. Realistic driving physics are the name of the game here, making this a more immersive experience.

#3 Need for Speed Heat

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Ghost Games

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Release Date: November 2019

This makes four entries for Electronic Arts, but when you release racing games with this regularity it’s hard not to overwhelm the list. Need for Speed Heat asks players to “hustle by day, risk it all by night” in the fast paced lifestyle of a street racer on the wrong side of the law. Make the city yours and disregard every traffic code in pursuit of making it big.

#2 Dakar 18

Publisher: Ravenscourt

Developer: Big Moon Entertainment

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Release Date: September 2018

When it comes to “open-world racing” you can’t get much closer with international cross-country rallies. Dakar 18 is named for the real life Dakar Rally which had racers travel from Paris, France to Dakar, Senegal. When you have thousands of miles to travel, you’re given a little wiggle room in the track you choose. An open-world title is just the way to do it.

#1 The Crew 2

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ivory Tower

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Release Date: June 2018

The Crew 2 took the lessons of the first game to heart. Players can now explore L.A. however they please while developing their own style with customizable vehicles and new races. There’s plenty of ways for players to carve out a unique niche in this open-world racing game. The graphics aren’t too shabby either.

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