This past week spelled heaven for the gaming enthusiast over the globe. With the announcement of Xbox One X, the successor to the previously acclaimed Xbox One, Microsoft laid down a great precursor to the gamers. With so much mystery surrounding the gaming console, the launch offered a brief promise of the what will surely turn out to be one of the elusive ones.
We are here stationed to help you coast along in the stream of Xbox One X and lay out the best games for Xbox One X console. And we just can’t wait to get started on it. Join in as we seek through the miraculous offering of games under Xbox One X. But before we skip down, here’s a little synopsis on the console itself.
Xbox One X- An Aesthetic Gaming Console
Xbox One follows the path laid down by the previous Xbox series and will continue to battle along with the PlayStation for the market share. Its nearest competitor at the moment is the PlayStation 4 Pro of which much as been revered about. You can read the comparison between two consoles Xbox One X Vs PlayStation 4 Pro.
It features an all-time high 4K resolution and comes with dynamic rendering. The console is powered with an eight custom x86 cores that can clock a speed of over 2.3 GHz. The processor is supported by Integrated AMD graphics and sports 12GB DDR5 RAM. The storage for the same is of 1TB. It’s a little heavy than PS4 and has a weight of 8.4 pounds.
Best Xbox One X Games
Here’s us with the list of best Xbox One X games currently available in the market. Read along for the list.
1) Crackdown 3 (Best Open-World Action Xbox One X Game)
An upcoming action-packed video game continuing the legacy of the previous Crackdown 2, this one is set to release on the 7th of November this year. The game will be one of those visually rendering games on offer for Xbox One X and will be headed by David Jones, the former Realtime Worlds head. The game will focus on mass scale destruction and will enable almost everything imaginable and not.
It will come with greater feature than the earlier Crackdown 2 and will allow a user to leap from buildings, blow up guys, use crazy weapons and collect orbs for power. It allows you to explore the futuristic city, enjoy the thrills of racing through transforming streets and showcase powerful abilities to crack down an enemy empire.
This open-world action game will sport the 4K bearing and will be much more enthralling to use for. It will have 10-player multiplayer and have Microsoft Azure for destruction engine. The game is an ultimate mayhem and destruction piece and is sure to knock out many gaming enthusiasts out there.
Publisher– Microsoft Studios
Developer– Reagent Games, Sumo Digital, Cloudgine
Genre– Action Adventure
Platforms– Xbox One X, Windows 10
Release Date– 7th November 2017
Get the game– Amazon
2) Assassin’s Creed Origins (Best Storyline/Adventure Xbox One X Game)
Part of the Ubisoft’s glittering portfolio, Assassin’s Creed has been a game loved throughout. The next edition of the game titled as Assassin’s Creed Origins is set to make a few hearts racing. The game will be the successor to the previous Assassin’s Creed Syndicate and will come to Microsoft Windows, Xbox One X, PS4 and the Nintendo Switch. However, the gaming experience will be best felt in the Xbox One X platform adhering to its 4K resolution.
The game starts in Ptolemaic Egypt and begins with a storyline of Bayek, the protector of Egypt, whose personal trajectory will lead to the never before told an origin story. Bayek a Medjay will act as the protector of his people from any outside threats. The storyline will further lead to the creation of Assassin’s Brotherhood. The game is based on an action-adventure stealth one and brings into light the fictional story that acts as a prelude to the series.
The game is played in the third-person view as is the case with previous Assassin’s Creed games. A peculiar thing about the game is it allows you to experience things that weren’t back in the previous installments. It will allow you to ride on the camels, use eagle sidekicks and more. The game won’t feature any multiplayer option though. It is further set to release on the 27th of October.
Publisher– Ubisoft
Developer– Ubisoft
Genre– Action RPG
Platforms– Xbox One X, Windows 10, PS4, Switch
Release Date– 27th October 2017
Get the game– Microsoft (Pre-order)
3) Star Wars Battlefront II (Best Story-Driven Xbox One X game)
An action shooter game, this one is based on the famed Star Wars franchise and is the fourth major installment in the series of Star Wars Battlefront and seventh installment on a whole. It is a sequel to the reboot of the series done in 2015. The game is developed by EA in joint collaboration with Criterion Games and Motive Studios. The publishing rights of the game will remain with Electronic Arts (EA) though.
The game is a story-driven one with a single player campaign option. Although you can still get the multiplayer character classes with it. The game features characters and locations of cross-era from the prequel and the sequel of Star Wars movie bridging the events in between.
You can further customize and even upgrade the game components like heroes, troopers or starfighters in it. You can also play your role against the iconic Stars Wars universe characters like Darth Maul, Kylo Ren, Han Solo and more. The game is set to release in the month of November 2017. Here’s a little snippet of the game itself.
Publisher– Electronic Arts (EA)
Developer– DICE, Criterion, Motive
Genre– Action & Adventure, Shooter
Platforms– Xbox One X
Co-op– Offline Mode, 2 players
Multiplayer– Online, 4-40 players, Xbox Live Gold
Release Date– 17th November 2017
Get the game– Microsoft (Pre-order)
4) Super Lucky Tale (Cutest Xbox One X Game)
An adorable game to play for, Super Lucky’s Tale was one of the surprise announcements at the Microsoft’s E3 this past week. Not many saw this being revealed in the event, but there it is, Super Lucky’s Tale with a major influence at Microsoft’s show.
The game is a sequel to the previous Lucky’s Tale game announced back in 2016. The previous edition grew upon people’s perspective once they laid their hands on it and the sequel is set to continue it. The game will be a shorter and lightweight one and will support all of Xbox systems and Microsoft’s Windows 10.
A peculiar thing about playing the game in Xbox One X is that the game will run at 60 frames per second on this one. That itself will allow the game to have an impactful performance and will provide greater aspects about the gameplay like controlling the characters and more. Super Lucky’s Tale is certainly one of the cutest and beautiful games around and we surely can’t wait for its release scheduled on 7th November 2017.
Publisher– Microsoft
Developer-Playful
Genre– Platformer
Platforms– Xbox One X, Windows 10
Release Date– 7th November 2017
Get the game– Microsoft (Pre-order)
5) Forza Motorsport 7 (Best Racing Xbox One X Game)
Forza games for long have performed the role of the showpieces for Xbox hardware and this next edition of them isn’t an exception to it. The game is part of Turn 10 Studios and is published by Microsoft for its dearest Xbox platforms. In fact, such is the fame of this simulation racing game that it has been continued along for all of Xbox options like Xbox 360, Xbox one and the upcoming Xbox One X.
The game looks stunningly beautiful on the 4k resolution packed Xbox One X and seems pretty realistic to view upon. Such has been the detailing done in the game that you’re sure to get hooked on it. It comes with over 700 cars and features competitive options for playing. The game will be played at 60 frames per second on Xbox One X truly revealing its finest graphical interference.
Forza Motorsport 7 has fully dynamic weather system and changes the scenes in during the game. It also comes with an added feature on player character customization not seen on the earlier editions. It will feature both the single-player and multi-player gameplay option. The game is set to be released on the 3rd October 2017.
Publisher– Microsoft
Developer-Turn 10 Studios
Genre– Racing
Platforms– Xbox One X, Windows 10
Release Date– 3rd October 2017
Get the game– Microsoft (Pre-order)
6) Ashen (Best Survival Xbox One X Game)
An upcoming open world survival based game, this one is set to be launched for the Xbox One X platform in the nearest future. The game featuring fantasy environment and visual flair will bring into light the new Microsoft console, i.e. Xbox One X. It’s a pretty brutal game that engages in third person combat and provides action against the backdrop of dark haunting forests.
The gameplay for the same is set in a sunless world where a character, played by you is on the lookout for a home. The game will offer open world exploration, offers co-operating and forging of alliances, add combats with persons and monsters out in the world. Its multiplayer theme will allow you to interact with other players and incorporate aspects like crafting and more. The character will grow in line with the equipment and see the characters upgrade themselves on the basis of it.
The game runs over 20 hours and is set to make the gaming enthusiasts pretty on hooked to it. It will intrigue you to the core and make you want more. Ashen developed by Aurora 44 and is published by Annapurna Interactive. It will run on Microsoft’s console and Windows. The release date is yet to be announced for the same.
Publisher– Annapurna Interactive
Developer-Aurora 44
Genre– Action RPG
Platforms– Xbox One X, Windows 10
Release Date– TBA
Get the game– Ashen (Official Website)
7) Gears of War 4 (Best Third Person Shooter Xbox One X Game)
A successor to the previously hit Gears of War 3, this one is set after the events of the previous installments. The game continues on 25 years after the occurrence of Gears of War 3 and offers a storyline on the same. It’s part of ‘The Coalition’ developers and is published by Microsoft for its platform. It’s a third person shooter game and offers both single player and multiplayer option.
The gameplay continues along from the previous editions and features many aspects from the past. However, plenty of new additions has been made in form of Drop shot weapon, Buzzkill weapon and more. It also allows gamers to use shoulder charge over a short distance allowing them to knock the enemies off balance. That way you can perform takedowns on them.
The visual aspect of the game is pretty lively and features 4 different weather categories. The said weathers are trees, dust, leaves kicking up to the violent windstorms making ground. The game will be facilitated with free updates over the next few months and will definitely see more improvements with time.
Publisher– Microsoft
Developer-The Coalition
Genre– Third person shooter
Platforms– Xbox One X, Windows 10
Release Date– 11th October 2016
Get the game– Amazon
8) Resident Evil 7 (Best Horror Xbox One X Game)
A survival based horror video game, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is the seventh one in the series of the Resident Evil game series. The game reinvents the series that has been in place for 20 years into something that’s good once again. It was initially released back in January 2017 and is available on Microsoft’s platform alongside PS4 too.
This game is the first one in the series to be played with a first-person perspective and features the storyline of civilian Ethan Winters. Ethan, on his search for his wife Mia, comes face with the derelict plantation that has been inhabited by the Baker family. Ethan in a bid to battle against them makes use of weapons and a humanoid form of bacteria. The game features puzzle that can be solved on to continue the story.
It has a mystery and menace about it and is pretty much filled with horror all around, something that Resident Evil needs to have. It consists of special keys, deeply hidden secrets, terrifying bosses. It’s a pretty good horror game and is a perfect balance of the old and new game components. The game has already sold over 3 million copies till date too.
Publisher– Capcom
Developer-Capcom
Genre– Survival Horror
Platforms– Xbox One X, Windows 10, PS4
Release Date– 24th January 2016
Get the game– Amazon
9) Final Fantasy XV (Best Role-Play Xbox One X Game)
Another of those open world action game that allows a user to role-play, this one is home to the Microsoft’s Xbox consoles and Sony’s PS4 game consoles. This is the fifteenth installment in the series and continues the legacy carry forth from the past ones. The game has incorporated abilities like switching weapons, battling in an action based scene and indulging in activities like camping and vehicle traveling.
Final Fantasy XV is part of Square Enix group and is developed by Square Enix Business Group 2. The game allows only the single player mode to play for. Final Fantasy XV is based in Eos, a fictional world where all the world’s nations except Lucis, are under the rule of Niflheim. The game continues as part of Noctis Lucis Caelum, an heir to the Lucian King on his journey to reclaim the lost homeland and Magic Crystal.
It has a common mythos seen in the previous Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Type-0. The game was well received by critics and all and saw great sales in numbers. It has already shipped over six million copies since the launch and the same trend is set to continue for the Xbox One X option.
Publisher– Square Enix Business Division 2
Developer-Square Enix
Genre– Action role-playing
Platforms– Xbox One X, PS4
Release Date– 29th November 2016
Get the game– Amazon
10) Forza Horizon 3 (Best Fun-filled Xbox One X Game)
Another offering from Forza in our list, this one is an open world racing game that offers really fast cars and fine terrains to race on. You can even deem Forza Horizon 3 as the go-to game when in need of a fun time. The game has everything from the Australian land to collective cars offering you a thrilling drive every single time.
It’s the ninth installment in the Forza series and is developed by Playground Games with the assistance coming in from Turn 10 Studios. The game is published by Microsoft and is available on Microsoft’s consoles as well as Windows. It runs on a fictional presentation of Australia and offers expansive racing modules. The game in itself is over twice the size of Forza Horizon 2, its predecessor.
A player can indulge in aspects like drifting, time trails, bucket list, and much more in the game. Any upgrades of the game aspects can be purchased for via the site. Although, the availability of 350 cars at the launch is much more to handle for and buying additional cars won’t be needed for. The game was previously launched on 27th September 2016 and will undergo changes to make it supportive for Xbox One X platform.
Publisher– Microsoft
Developer-Playground Games
Genre– Racing
Platforms– Xbox One X, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows 10
Release Date– 27th September 2016
Get the game– Amazon
Xbox One X is certainly one of the finest and most powerful of the gaming consoles on offer at present and it’s something worth getting for. Since it’s still the initial stages, the gaming options are limited to a few choices. However, it will grow onto with time and many more gaming options will come around. We here had a great time going through the games on offer and wish you had the same journey with us. We will be back with another one the next time. Till then, it’s us bidding adieu for today.