Most of these games play well on Series S as well.
The latest generation of Xbox consoles recently celebrated their one-year birthday. That said, there have been some must-play games released on Xbox last year that make looking for one of these consoles well worth the effort.
We've put together a handful of great games. Fortunately, many are available with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This gives you access to a library of games as well as online multiplayer for a flat monthly fee.
Of course, you can buy these games piecemeal, but unless you're a collector, there's little reason not to go the Game Pass route and use a monthly subscription to access all the games below.
HALO INFINITE
Of course this list Halo Infinite I would start with. The latest (long in development) installment of the beloved sci-fi first-person shooter series features an intense campaign alongside a free-to-play multiplayer mode. The recently released classic Halo on how he stacks up to his games, Infinite While it certainly gives a lot of nods to its past, it gives Master Chief a sense of gameplay by equipping it with crisp, detailed visuals and new tools like a grapple. refreshing.
Both campaign and multiplayer modes are available through Game Pass.
FORCE HORIZON 5
A racing simulation that lets you race on famous tracks around the world. with Forza Motorsport in comparison, Forza Horizon it's all about letting you go out into the field to explore. One of the newest games in the series Forza Horizon 5 , so far up to it's the best introduction and gets your wheels on the ground with a fictional perspective on Mexico. It's not a game that takes itself too seriously, both in terms of objectives and how the game speaks to the player. You will participate in various festival challenges trying to be the best racer around, and you can play online with others if you want to race against real people instead of AI.
You will also get free access to this game with a Game Pass subscription.
MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
for Windows PC Flight Simulator , has long been one of the best and most realistic ways to imagine what it would be like to operate a small airplane or jet. of Flight Simulator its newest iteration is on the latest Xbox consoles where it all comes out, with stunning graphics and intelligent cloud technology that pulls localized weather data in real time. It is the perfect flight simulator experience and therefore a slow paced game that invites you to get lost in the beauty of aviation. This isn't aimed at gamers who really want nonstop action.
THE ASCENT
Last year on consoles Cyberpunk 2077 If you've ever felt that you've been burned by Cyberpunk 2077 If you can't quench your thirst for aesthetics to The Ascent look at . It is a double stick isometric shooter with fast-paced RPG elements. This game was built by a small team but is packed with richly detailed environments, branching dialogue options that let you play however you want, and deep RPG elements that let you level up your character to gain strengths in weapons, hacking and more.
This game is available on Game Pass and if you want to play a grumpy shooter you should really try it.
PSYCHONAUTS 2
The cult classic platform launched in 2005 of your game the long awaited sequel Psychonauts 2 It was a huge success when it hit Xbox consoles in early 2021. It retains the light-hearted yet somewhat unsettling aesthetic reminiscent of some of the wacky cartoons used. It will air on Nickelodeon. The game's mix of platforming and collecting items feels delightfully focused compared to many games being built these days, with numerous missions to control and vast worlds to explore. gameplay fun on its own, but of Psychonauts 2 Its clever level design and great writing make it a must-play.
Psychonauts 2 , Game for Xbox consoles in Pass It is available.
SABLE
A small team in London, an exploration game that is extremely low on what you have to pursue or fight. Sable created . Compared to most open world games full of objectives, Sable is an experience made to let you relax and appreciate its beauty. There are lots of things to collect and surprises to stumble upon, but as my colleague Ash Parrish noted in his review, “ Sand He's gifting you a podiatrist and encouraging words about self-determination and exploration, so let's go.”
EXO ONE
Alongside PC, Xbox Series X and S consoles are the relatively new game, a planet (and dimension) crossover title that hides an interesting story beneath its simple gameplay. Exo One It's the only other platform you can play on. You play as a shape-shifting object that uses gravity and the elements to gain enough speed to fly into the air to reach greater heights. If that sounds boring, believe me. exo one finds a way to turn it into an engaging yet zen-like experience that will keep you entertained for a while.
MLB THE SHOW 21
Xbox finally has a great game of baseball and it's made by Sony. Show The franchise has historically only been released on PlayStation consoles, but has been multiplatform for the game's 2021 release. Now Xbox players can enjoy photorealistic graphics, get an updated roster with their favorite players, and experience some of the best baseball games around.