The best Xbox Series X games

The finest titles you can currently play on Mircosoft's next-gen console

If you're lucky enough to own Microsoft's hugely powerful next-gen machine, these are the games you have to play...

ASSASSIN'S CREED VALHALLA

Ubisoft's historical hitman series runs at 60 frames per second for the first time on console, and we have the Series X's hugely powerful CPU/GPU combo to thank. This viking adventure rules.   

HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION

It's taken a whole lot of updates to get here, but this bumper celebration of Halo is finally in terrific shape. Boasting six enjoyable campaigns, playing Chief's shootouts in dynamic 4K at 120 frames per second is a revelation.   

SEA OF THIEVES

Rare's pirate sim is the ultimate expression of Xbox Live, letting you and your buds explore some truly gorgeous oceans. Thanks to the might of the Series X, it now runs at 4K/60fps. 

FORZA HORIZON 4

This wonderful open-world racing gem can finally be played at 60 frames per second in full 4K thanks to the power of the Xbox Series X. One of the best racers of the past ten years. 

GEARS 5

The Coalition's excellent shooter is a technical knockout on the Series X. Not only does the campaign now support 4K/60fps gameplay, the superb multiplayer can be played at 120fps.

WATCH DOGS: LEGION

The only launch game on the Xbox Series X to demonstrate how integral ray-tracing is going to be for improving immersion in next-gen games. This gorgeous sandbox is a subversive hoot. 

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