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

I was scrolling through the shop last night and saw this for the first time. It doesn’t look bad or anything but I was just shocked by the price. Especially when you compare the price to Deaths Door lol.

1 Like

I’m more surprised that this is a self-published CyberConnect2 title coming out of nowhere in the West.

I mean, Tembo was already an odd, similar try by Game Freak that didn’t do well – even with Sega backing the project and a fair price.

I actually bought Tembo and really liked it lol but yea I’m sure that game bombed and this game will definitely do poor in sales category. I thought the game has a cool art style and could be interesting but not for 40$

1 Like

Oof, the Deluxe Edition for the game is now up and it’s SIXTY DOLLARS


Pre-Orders Update | July 22, 2021

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

image
Hindsight 20/20: Wrath of the Raakshasa ($14.99)
Developer: Triple-I Games
Publisher: Triple-I Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Role Playing
Size: TBD
Tags: 4K Ultra HD
Release date: September 9, 2021

I saw. Maybe take a minute to look around at what similar games are priced lol.

1 Like

Free next-gen update out of nowhere, right after that sweet FPS boost. Pretty cool.

4 Likes

Both Sniper Elite 4 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider getting a next-gen update after getting the FPS Boost treatment gives me hope for Fallout 76!

4 Likes

Oh yeah, I’m really hoping for that one.

That’s difficult in a short timeframe, it’s an online only type of game with a GaaS structure, if I remember correctly the X|S Optimised logo was shown for The Pitt/Expeditions expansion announced for a generic 2022, so at best it would be optimised next year. IMO cross-play should be prioritised, games with cross-play enabled are not coincidentally the ones with the bigger success nowadays and I remember Todd Howard criticising Sony for the lack of cross-play in F76. I hope now MS can force their hand like with Minecraft.

1 Like


Releases Update | July 23, 2021

The following Series X|S games were released today:

image
Freddy Spaghetti 2.0 ($4.99)
Developer: Playful Pasta
Publisher: Ratalaika Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Simulation
Size: 0.65 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: July 23, 2021

image
Orcs Must Die! 3 ($29.99)
Developer: Robot Entertainment
Publisher: Robot Entertainment
Genre: Action & Adventure; Shooter; Strategy
Size: 9.71 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; HDR; Smart Delivery
Release date: July 23, 2021

image
Shadow of the Tomb Raider ($39.99)
Developer: Eidos-Montréal
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: Action & Adventure
Size: 22.64 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; HDR; 60 FPS
Release date: July 23, 2021

image
Sniper Elite 4 ($59.99)
Developer: Rebellion
Publisher: Rebellion
Genre: Action & Adventure; Shooter
Size: 48.23 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS
Release date: July 23, 2021

1 Like

The first Series X-only game not optimized for Series X :stuck_out_tongue:

1 Like

Sniper Elite 4 with the X|S update is still Durango/Gen9 aware. So you can potentially play it from a HDD.

1 Like


Releases Update | July 27, 2021

The following Series X|S game was released today:

image
Microsoft Flight Simulator ($59.99)
Developer: Asobo Studio
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Genre: Simulation
Size: 102.14 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; HDR
Release date: July 27, 2021

3 Likes


Pre-Orders Update | July 27, 2021

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

image
Armed Emeth ($14.99)
Developer: Hit-Point
Publisher: Kemco
Genre: Role Playing
Size: TBD
Tags: Smart Delivery
Release date: August 6, 2021

image
Untitled Darkness ($3.99)
Developer: 8 Bit Pxl Games
Publisher: 8 Bit Pxl Games
Genre: Simulation
Size: TBD
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: August 10, 2021


Releases Update | July 29, 2021

The following Series X|S games were released today:

image
Blaster Master Zero 3 ($14.99)
Developer: Inti Creates
Publisher: Inti Creates
Genre: Action & Adventure
Size: 0.43 GB
Tags: Smart Delivery
Release date: July 29, 2021

image
Eldest Souls ($19.99)
Developer: Fallen Flag Studio
Publisher: United Label
Genre: Action & Adventure; Role Playing
Size: 1.90 GB
Tags: 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: July 29, 2021

image
Fuga: Melodies of Steel ($39.99)
Developer: CyberConnect2
Publisher: CyberConnect2
Genre: Role Playing
Size: 1.51 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; Smart Delivery
Release date: July 29, 2021

image
Paint the Town Red ($19.99)
Developer: South East Games
Publisher: South East Games
Genre: Action & Adventure
Size: 3.53 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: July 29, 2021

image
The Ascent ($29.99)
Developer: Neon Giant
Publisher: Curve Digital
Genre: Action & Adventure; Role Playing; Shooter
Size: 16.88 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; HDR; 60 FPS; Ray Tracing; Smart Delivery
Release date: July 29, 2021

2 Likes


Releases Update | July 30, 2021

The following Series X|S game was released today:

image
Apple Slash ($4.99)
Developer: Agelvik
Publisher: Ratalaika Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Classics
Size: 0.55 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: July 30, 2021


Releases Update | August 4, 2021

The following Series X|S game was released today:

image
Castle of Pixel Skulls DX ($4.99)
Developer: Josep Monzonis Hernandez
Publisher: 2Awesome Partners
Genre: Action & Adventure
Size: 0.43 GB
Tags: 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: August 4, 2021


Releases Update | August 5, 2021

The following Series X|S games were released today:

image
Dodgeball Academia ($24.99)
Developer: Pocket Trap
Publisher: Humble Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Role Playing; Sports
Size: 1.04 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS
Release date: August 5, 2021

image
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles ($29.99)
Developer: Prideful Sloth
Publisher: Merge Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Family & Kids; Role Playing
Size: 21.92 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS
Release date: August 5, 2021


Releases Update | August 6, 2021

The following Series X|S games were released today:

image
Armed Emeth ($14.99)
Developer: Hit-Point
Publisher: Kemco
Genre: Role Playing
Size: 0.84 GB
Tags: Smart Delivery
Release date: August 6, 2021

image
Bone Marrow: Console Edition ($4.99)
Developer: HugePixel
Publisher: Ratalaika Games
Genre: Action & Adventure; Classics; Puzzle & Trivia
Size: 0.32 GB
Tags: 4K Ultra HD; 60 FPS; Smart Delivery
Release date: August 6, 2021