The phrase "sprawling world" refers to a vast, extensive, or wide-ranging world that covers a large area or is filled with numerous elements or aspects. Full definition
Its side view battles, choice and promotion of character classes, and sprawling world explored with fantastic vehicles quickly became standards of the series. (wp7connect.com)
Super Mario 64 defined 3D exploration, but over the years that genre became choked with sprawling worlds and arbitrary collect - a-thons (looking at you, Donkey Kong 64). (gamesradar.com)
«Dunkirk» — Christopher Nolan's sprawling World War II epic about the evacuation of allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces invade is a dazzling technical marvel. (kansas.com)