As it gets closer to the eventual launch of theXbox Series X, Microsoft has been slowly but surely pulling back the veil on the titles gamers can look forward to playing when thesystemfinally releases. Some titles likeGears 5orSea of Thieves, gamers expect to see on the Xbox Series X. But as always, with new consoles come new games that hopefully push the industry and boundaries gamers have become accustomed to with the current generation of hardware.
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The Xbox Series X is set to be the most powerful console ever released, and the anticipation for its arrival couldn’t be greater. Here are the five best launch games that have been confirmed and revealed so far, and five more games fans hope are announced soon.
10CONFIRMED: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Hellblade 2being an Xbox Series X exclusive is huge. Not only is it helping tear down the stigma that Microsoft consoles have no worthy exclusives to the platform, but it’s also arguably one of the most anticipated games announced so far for the system.
Ninja Theory crafted an immersive andeeriejourney into the human psyche with the original, and will no doubt raise the bar again whenSenua’s Sagafinally is released for theXbox Series X.
9HOPE IT’S ANNOUNCED SOON: Conker
Conker’s Bad Fur Daywas an absolute shock when it released on the Nintendo 64 back in 2001, with its crude humor and mature themes being something people didn’t see often on the family friendly platform. This didn’t stop the game from being one of the best titles released for the console. Rare had a hit on their hands, which makes it all the more puzzling that a sequel was never released.
When Microsoft purchased Rare, many fans thought they would finally see sequels to games likeJet Force GeminiorConkerbut unfortunately, Rare hasn’t done much since its acquisition. With the upcoming Xbox Series X, there’s no better time than now to change that and revisitConkerand some of those other franchises that have remained dormant for so long.
8CONFIRMED: Halo Infinite
What else needs to be said? It’sHalo, Microsoft’s biggest franchise and one of the most popular titles of all time. When the originalHalo: Combat Evolvedwas released, it changed thegamefor first-person shooters, and the series' popularity has only grown from there.
It’s only right that as Microsoft launches their newest and most powerful console ever, that Master Chief be there to lead the way.
7HOPE IT’S ANNOUNCED SOON: Lost Odyssey 2
Lost Odysseyarrived on the Xbox 360 at a time when JRPGs were scarce on the platform. It filled a void for players desperate for something different than the typical western-style RPGs of the time. For a console not known for JRPGs, the Xbox 360 has some of the best, with games likeEternal Sonata,BlueDragon, andTales of Vesperiaall being some of the best of the genre.
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Bringing backLost Odysseyfor the Xbox Series X would be a great way to add another big name exclusive to the platform and to diversify a portfolio already full of shooters and the like.
6CONFIRMED: Call Of The Sea
Microsoft has previewed quite a few games for the Xbox Series X that look set to pull players into unique and atmospheric worlds, andCall of the Seais no exception to that.
The game looks veryBioshock-esque but is being called a first-person puzzle adventure much likePortal, yet also being story-driven similar to games likeFirewatchorWhat Remains of Edith Finch.
5HOPE IT’S ANNOUNCED SOON: Ori & The Will Of Wisps Sequel
It took five years o get a sequel toOri and the Blind Forest,so the chance of getting another sequel anytime soon is small, however, that doesn’t change how amazing and impactful this game is for Microsoft. For a console whose main criticism is its lack of exclusive titles, games likeOriare extremely important.
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The key for Microsoft in this gaming generation is to maintain momentum by releasing games that set them apart from the competition. Big named shooters likeHaloandGears of War,whose sequels have become more of an inevitability than an event, just aren’t enough anymore.
4CONFIRMED: Scorn
In a few words, this game looks intense. Described as an atmospheric first-person horror adventure by its official web page,Scornseems ready to continue in the tradition of games likeDOOM Eternal.
Aside from its unique look,Scorn’sselling pointseems to be how it will builda sense of helplessness and isolation for the player as they explore the intricate corridors of the world created by developerEbb Software.
3HOPE IT’S ANNOUNCED SOON: Perfect Dark
The firstPerfectDarktook the gaming world by storm, following in the footsteps of the Nintendo 64’sGoldenEye. So when a sequel was announced for the Xbox 360, gamers everywhere rejoiced. That is until they actually playedPerfect Dark Zero, which bore no resemblance to its predecessors and seemed to be stuck in the past, especially when compared to othershootersof the time.
WithCall of Dutynot having much console competition each year when it comes to console first-person shooters, a newPerfect Darkcould be the Series X’s killer app to set itself apart from the competition. That, and it’s about time for aPerfect Darkredemption.
2CONFIRMED: The Medium
One thing is for certain: the Xbox Series X won’t have a shortage of suspense-driven experiences. The trailer forThe Mediumgives off majorSilent Hillvibes, which appears to be what developer Bloober Team was going for especially when you consider that longtimeSilent Hillcomposer Akira Yamaoka is helping with the soundtrack of the game.
The Mediumis shaping up to be another quality horror game for theXbox Series Xand should have gamers everywhere excited to play when the game releases this year.
1HOPE IT’S ANNOUNCED SOON: Fable 4
Fableis arguably one theXboxbrand’s most popular franchise along withHaloandGears, with the original trilogy being highly regarded amongst fans. The franchise has been on hiatus for some time now, and with the release of the Xbox Series X, there would be no time better than forFableto make its triumphant return.
With the cancellation ofFable Legendsa few years back, gamers have been left to wonder when they would be able to return to Albion. Hopefully, that time may soon be upon us.
