Gears 5 (Xbox One)
Here's another upgraded Xbox One game for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Gears 5 is an absolute showcase for the power of next-gen at launch, delivering stunning graphics and rock-solid performance for an already fantastic game. There's loads of new content, too, so now is a great time to jump back into this one.
With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself. New campaign features let you take your character and weapon skins into new playthroughs and enjoy bonus difficulties and modifiers.
- Smart Delivery? Yes
- Xbox Game Pass? Yes
Gears Tactics (Xbox Series X|S)
After first releasing on PC back in early 2020, Gears Tactics finally made its way to console at the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it plays just as well with a controller. The Tactics format adapts really well to the Gears Universe, and we've been having a blast with it on our new Series X so far.
Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.
- Smart Delivery? Yes
- Xbox Game Pass? Yes
Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Xbox One)
What's that? Another upgraded Xbox One game? While Halo Infinite won't arrive until 2021, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a great substitute in the interim, bumping up the frame rate to 120FPS on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for an ultra-smooth way to play through the campaigns and multiplayer.
The Complete Master Chief Story – Honoring the iconic hero and his epic journey, The Master Chief’s entire story is brought together as Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4 are all included with a total of 45 campaign missions plus more than 100 multiplayer maps (including the original Halo Combat Evolved maps) and Spartan Ops maps.
- Smart Delivery? Yes
- Xbox Game Pass? Yes
Hitman 3 (Xbox Series X|S)
Considering how brilliant the first two games in IO Interactive's rebooted Hitman series were, it's no surprise that Hitman 3 turned out to be an amazing entry as well. In our review, we called it a "superb final entry in what must now be regarded as one of gaming's truly great trilogies", and a "fittingly slick and satisfying send off for Agent 47."
HITMAN 3 is the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Experience a globetrotting adventure and visit exotic locations full of opportunities. Become the Ultimate Assassin in a spy-thriller adventure.
- Smart Delivery? Yes
- Xbox Game Pass? No
Immortals Fenyx Rising (Xbox Series X|S)
If you're looking for a similar experience to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Xbox, Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising is a great fit. You'll climb, glide and fight your way across its fantastical open world, taking on huge monsters and solving puzzles in the Vaults of Tartaros. We described it in our review as a "hugely entertaining, technically impressive Ancient Greek romp that's well worth experiencing."
Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods from a dark curse. Take on mythological beasts, master the legendary powers of the gods, and defeat Typhon, the deadliest Titan in Greek mythology, in an epic fight for the ages.
- Smart Delivery? Yes
- Xbox Game Pass? No
Mortal Kombat 11 (Xbox One)
There are a lot of fantastic 'optimised for Xbox Series X' upgrades from the Xbox One generation as we've already mentioned in this list, and Mortal Kombat 11 sits among them as offering impressively upgraded visuals and performance. Plus, it's a fighter you can often get very cheaply as part of Xbox Store sales these days. Win-win!
Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest installment in the critically acclaimed franchise, providing a deeper and more personalised experience than ever before. The all new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control of your fighters to make them your own.
- Smart Delivery? Yes
- Xbox Game Pass? No
NBA 2K21 Next Generation (Xbox Series X|S)
NBA 2K21 Next Generation is legitimately a very different game compared to its Xbox One counterpart. The visuals are fantastic, as you might expect, but it also features the introduction of the WNBA and the absolutely massive multiplayer mode 'The City', so it's definitely worth checking out for basketball fans.
The latest release in the world-renowned, best-selling NBA 2K series, NBA 2K21 leads the charge with next-gen innovations. Featuring extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into basketball and culture - where Everything is Game.
- Smart Delivery? No
- Xbox Game Pass? No
Comments (13)
Heh, I forgot Activision and 2K hate Smart Delivery.
I love Gears Of War it's my favorite franchise, But i really didn't like Gears Tactics. I can't stand the Xcom style gameplay they were going for..
Is there a reason why Watch Dogs: Legion is left out? That's one of the only games with ray traced reflections to show off the new hardware. Come to think of it Devil May Cry 5 is left of here too.
Valhalla really is excellent stuff.
Loving Yakuza. I feel that fans of the persona series would have fun with this one. Im about 40 hours in and really enjoying both the gameplay and story. And the mini games are actually fun and worth playing!
Dirt 5 is also a fun racer. Surprisingly colorful for a game called “Dirt”.
Currently about 50 hours deep in Valhalla.
Very good game for action RPG fans and quite a spectacle at times on Series X.
I'd actually suggest people check out the Series X version of Mortal Kombat 11. Visually brilliant and plays beautifully for fighting fans.
I'm waiting to check out 'Call of the Sea' next on Game Pass.
Supposed to feature Ray Tracing and 4K 60FPS. Looks a like a cool Lovecraft style adventure/puzzle game.
A special mention should gone to Hivebusters.
I know only about 4 hours long, but it did show some of what the series x can do.
Hivebusters should have been shown on advertising and pushed a bit more by Microsoft as a little bit of a series x, early showcase.
I can't reccommend Black Ops when it still crashes 3/5 time I try and play it. (Yes I tried no ray tracing, and the stupid "fix") Otherwise the list is good.
I have a top end 65” tv and FH4 and Assassins creed Valhalla look beautiful on series x.
@AJDarkstar @Scenes if you want another Ubi game on the list Immortals: Fenix Rising is much better than Watch Dogs: Legion. Sadly seems not to have sold well, it does a lot right and was a blast
@themightyant that’s on my wish list and will take the plunge when it’s under a tenner. 🙃
@themightyant I've looked at videos and reviews, doesn't look especially look like my sort of thing, but if I see it cheap enough down the line, maybe. The main problem is, I always have something else to play.
No love for The Division 2 lol
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