The Xbox Series X|S guide: every optimized game, future releases, Game Pass and more!

You created a monster :stuck_out_tongue:

It could no longer be contained within the chains of our forum, it had to be set free

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Actually, brunopcosta1 is the name of the doctor.

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Awesome work!

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Releases Update | May 26, 2021

The following Series X|S games were released today:

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Human: Fall Flat ($19.99)
Developer: No Brakes Games
Publisher: Curve Digital
Genre: Action & Adventure
Size: 2.57 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; Smart Delivery
Release date: May 26, 2021

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Maid of Sker ($24.99)
Developer: Wales Interactive
Publisher: Wales Interactive
Genre: Action & Adventure
Size: 6.27 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS
Release date: May 26, 2021

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Out of Space: Couch Edition ($9.99)
Developer: Behold Studios
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Genre: Family & Kids; Strategy
Size: 0.95 GB
Tags: ā€“
Release date: May 26, 2021

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Releases Update | May 27, 2021

The following Series X|S game was released today:

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Conan Exiles ($49.99)
Developer: Funcom
Publisher: Funcom
Genre: Action & Adventure
Size: 103.11 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS
Release date: May 27, 2021

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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries ($49.99)
Developer: Piranha Games
Publisher: Piranha Games
Genre: Shooter; Simulation
Size: 37.20 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD
Release date: May 27, 2021

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Do you guys know if the Conan Exiles on GP is optimized/patched for X/S? Or just the Isle of whatever version?

Edit: according to the M$ Store game page, it is flagged now as X/S optimized.

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I must be remembering wrong, I could have sworn from the indie show earlier this year that the airport run by dogs was in game pass. It doesnā€™t look like it is though. 10% off though, and not super pricey. Might try

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It got optimized today!

  • Conan Exiles is now Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, providing:
    • Greatly improved Texture Quality.
    • Improved View/Streaming Distance.
    • Improved Water and Fog materials.
    • Volumetric Fog on Isle of Siptah.
  • Added Quality and Performance profiles for each XBOX model.
    • The Quality mode will favor higher image quality and graphical settings, including higher shadow quality, view distance, foliage quality, and better visual effects.
    • The Performance mode will favor smoother gameplay.
    • Hereā€™s a breakdown of the performance that can be achieved between both profiles:
      • XBOX One S: Quality (900p@30fps), Performance (720p@30fps).
      • XBOX One X: Quality (1440p@30FPS), Performance (1080p@30fps).
      • XBOX Series S: Quality (1080p@30fps), Performance (1080p@60fps).
      • XBOX Series X: Quality (2160@30fps), Performance (1440p@60fps).

The game was added to todayā€™s update post :slight_smile:

There were so many games shown during that showcase that it was hard to keep track of what would be on Game Pass and what would not :sweat_smile: This is from the same dev who made Hypnospace Outlaw, which is on Game Pass ā€“ but this one was published by No More Robots, while Airport for Aliens is self-published.

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Releases Update | May 28, 2021

The following Series X|S game was released today:

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A Little Lily Princess ($14.99)
Developer: Hanako Games
Publisher: Ratalaika Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Role Playing; Simulation; Word
Size: 0.42 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: May 28, 2021

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Family Mysteries 3: Criminal Mindset ($14.99)
Developer: Brave Giant
Publisher: Artifex Mundi
Genre: Action & Adventure; Family & Kids; Puzzle & Trivia
Size: 1.96 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 120 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: May 28, 2021

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Hmm wasnā€™t this 4k60 on Xbox Series X already?

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Yep. This optimization just adds more visual effects and a bigger multiplayer lobby. Not worth it, imo.

And the strangest thing is that the optimization is actually a DLC you have to buy in-game. It does not even show the game as optimized.

One of the strangest optimizations Iā€™ve seen so far, and I had my fair share of those while running this thread.


To make this day even stranger, we were also supposed to get Operation: Tango today ā€“ but it was then announced as a PS+ title and the Xbox version was suddenly delayed to summer :man_shrugging:

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Releases Update | June 1st, 2021

The following Series X|S game was released today:

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Necromunda: Hired Gun ($39.99)
Developer: Streum On Studio
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Genre: Shooter
Size: 35.06 GB
Tags: Smart Delivery
Release date: June 1st, 2021




Game Previews Update | June 1st, 2021

The following Series X|S game joined the Game Preview program released today:

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Super Animal Royale (Free-to-Play)
Developer: Pixile Studios
Publisher: Modus Games
Genre: Shooter
Size: 0.83 GB
Tags: ā€“
Release date: June 1st, 2021




Pre-Orders Update | June 1st, 2021

The following Series X|S was made available for pre-order today:

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure ($19.99)
Developer: ustwo Games
Publisher: PID Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Family & Kids; Other
Size: TBD
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 120 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: June 9, 2021

Torn between continuing to play Knockout City or giving Super Animal Royale a go. Also, shady behaviour from the Necromunda devs:

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Yeah, from what Iā€™ve heard I would definitely avoid Necromunda on Xbox at this moment ā€“ especially if you own a Series S.

Not surprised about Necromunda. ACG and Mr. Matty Plays gave ā€œwait for saleā€ despite being $40 while Skill Up seems to really like the game.

I was interested but yeah, im not buying and playing it anymore. Just nah. Iā€™ll wait for better games that are on my list.

Give Knockout City a shot. Itā€™s a ton of fun

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Donā€™t sleep on Alba. That game was a lot of fun on iOS.

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Soā€¦

Sniper: Ghost Warrior ā€“ Contracts 2 is now out.

This was the pre-order listing. It has stated the game as optimized since they started taking pre-orders.

Since the game is now out you canā€™t buy the game via the pre-order page. You have to buy it from the page below, which does not say the game is optimized.

When you actually download the game, you can clearly see the game is not optimized and that it is still an Xbox One app.

When will this end?

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Wow, this is very odd indeed. Itā€™s a good thing thereā€™s someone dependable keeping a close eye on all of this :smiley:

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The good thing of cataloguing stuff is that I have all the receipts :stuck_out_tongue:

I reached out the devs and an Xbox Store engineer I know. Will let you guys now whatā€™s happening once / if I get an answer.

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