Microsoft has been talking more about 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' games today, which is the indicator for titles "that take advantage of the full power of Xbox Series X."
As part of this, the company also provided a full list of currently confirmed games under the 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' umbrella. We've included all of them below, complete with an explanation of what 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' actually means!
What Are 'Optimized For Xbox Series X' Games?
According to Microsoft, "when you hear a game has been Optimized for Xbox Series X, you’ll know that the developer has either natively designed or fully rebuilt their game to take full advantage of the unique capabilities of our most powerful console ever." They can be brand-new games built natively for the Xbox Series X, or previously released titles with Xbox Series X optimised features.
"Games featuring the Optimized for Xbox Series X badge can showcase anything from virtually eliminating load times via the Xbox Velocity Architecture, heightened visuals and hardware-accelerated DirectX raytracing powered by our custom, next generation GPU, to steadier and often higher framerates up to 120fps."
Which Games Will Be Optimized For Xbox Series X?
At the time of writing, Microsoft says the following games will be Optimized for Xbox Series X:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Bright Memory Infinite
- Call of the Sea
- Chivalry 2
- Chorus
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Destiny 2
- DiRT 5
- FIFA 21
- Gears 5
- Halo Infinite
- Hitman 3
- Madden NFL 21
- Marvel’s Avengers
- Outriders
- Scarlet Nexus
- Scorn
- Second Extinction
- The Ascent
- The Medium
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon
As expected, the list will reportedly grow in the weeks and months leading up to the Xbox Series X launch, so keep an eye out for more 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' games in the near future.
Which of these games are you most looking forward to playing on Xbox Series X? Let us know below.
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No Minecraft? With Microsoft putting out the demo showing Ray-tracing on it with the Series X, I thought for sure it would be here
They need optimise their exciting Xbox one console first. I have an Xbox one x.
And two annoying things that even cheap blu ray players do, switch and PS4
No HDMI switching when you turn the console on, I know get the TV or AV remote and push the bottom to turn the channel over, but why is this simple feature not there.
HDR does not alway turn on when you suspend a game and out the console in stand by mode. Meaning when you switch back on, you have come back out the game to dashboard and back to game again to get HDR. Both gears 5 and ghosts breakpoint are guilty of this. Again simple firmware hiccup. I do like my Xbox one x bit for god sake Microsoft you should sort these bugs out, they are report on your forums by thousands and you do nothing.
Well if these are not corrected for series X you not getting my money. Get the simple things sorted first then move to VRR etc.
@Dezzy70 The first thing I know the Xbox One definitely has because I use it frequently. The second I can’t really say anything because I have yet to get into HDR.
Hoping we get some older games optimized like Halo MCC and The Witcher 3.
How do you get hdmi switching to work then
I tried tv control and everything and used various tv’s. It is well know that it tires to use an inferred signal back from the Kinect days.
But does not work that well. It’s in there forums that it does not have true HDMI CEC switching controls.
@Bezbot I'm sure that Minecraft will be added.
@Dezzy70 It works on my TV (LG C9), both HDMI automatic switching and automatic HDR mode, it must be that the TV is not recognised or something. Contact customer service so they consider adding support for your TV. What brand is it, anyway?
I’d love to see them go back and Patch some older games. Forza Horizon 3 and 4 can run at 4K 60 on PC for example, would be great to see them optimised for Series X. Gears of War Ultimate too.
@Bezbot
No Sea of Thieves, either. 😧
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