{"id":537,"date":"2025-06-07T12:43:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T04:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamespot.top\/index.php\/2025\/06\/07\/the-best-upcoming-games-for-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one-in-2017\/"},"modified":"2025-06-28T12:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T04:27:56","slug":"the-best-upcoming-games-for-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gamespot.top\/index.php\/2025\/06\/07\/the-best-upcoming-games-for-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Xbox One Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">The\u00a0Xbox One\u00a0is nearing its 12th year on the market. And while it may not be long until Microsoft phases out its old console in favor of releasing games only on its current-gen\u00a0Xbox Series X\/S consoles, publishers are still releasing excellent games on the Xbox One.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">So, we&#8217;ve gone through the Xbox One catalog to pick out our 25 favorite titles. These games were selected by the entire IGN content team (after plenty of internal debate) and represent what we believe to be the very best Xbox One has to offer. You can also check out our list of\u00a0free Xbox games\u00a0for more options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Here&#8217;s our pick of the 25 best Xbox One games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>More on the best of Xbox:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>Best Xbox Series X|S Games<\/li>\n<li>Best Xbox 360 Games<\/li>\n<li>Best Original Xbox Games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"pit-article-above-slideshow-1\" class=\"jsx-2259271916 piano-template-placeholder jsx-2722561643 with-shadow\"><\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3853698584 slideshow-preview\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best Xbox One Games (Spring 2021 update)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"jsx-3853698584 images-container\" data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\">\n<p><button class=\"jsx-3853698584 hero-image\" type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image jsx-3069850610 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/top25xboxgames-slideshow-1600967273461.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/top25xboxgames-slideshow-1600967273461.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=888 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/top25xboxgames-slideshow-1600967273461.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=888&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Now that the Xbox One era has come to an end, we thought it was high time to take a fresh look back at its vast library of games and narrow down our favorites. This list was compiled by the entire IGN content team and \u2013 after plenty of internal debate \u2013 represents what we believe to be the very best that the Xbox One has to offer.\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\" data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\"><button class=\"jsx-3853698584 gallery-image\" type=\"button\" data-cy=\"gallery-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image jsx-3069850610 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--theme-elements-background-surfacecolor); border-radius: 6px; display: block; position: relative; width: 220.74px; aspect-ratio: 15 \/ 9; overflow: hidden; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.2s ease-out 0s;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/25-outerwilds-1600967277391.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/25-outerwilds-1600967277391.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/25-outerwilds-1600967277391.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;25. The Outer Wilds&lt;\/h3&gt;Outer Wilds may be a sci-fi game, but it has a strange sort of magic to it. Its open-ended nature could leave you drifting through space (and often into planets at literal breakneck speed) without much idea of what to do, but this handcrafted solar system is filled to the brim with enticing breadcrumbs, tantalizing story teases, and some downright incredible sights that constantly draw you into one breathtaking moment after another.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It\u2019s a world begging to be explored, and the time loop mechanic at its core both consistently leaves you wanting more and adds a terrifyingly tense pressure to its otherwise serene exploration. It may take you a moment to get your space legs, but Outer Wilds is a trek absolutely worth taking for yourself.\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/button><button class=\"jsx-3853698584 gallery-image\" type=\"button\" data-cy=\"gallery-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image jsx-3069850610 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--theme-elements-background-surfacecolor); border-radius: 6px; display: block; position: relative; width: 220.74px; aspect-ratio: 15 \/ 9; overflow: hidden; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.2s ease-out 0s;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/destiny-2-1621945760991.jpeg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/destiny-2-1621945760991.jpeg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/destiny-2-1621945760991.jpeg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;24. Destiny 2&lt;\/h3&gt;Destiny 2's new seasonal model was met with a bit of hesitance at first, but what Bungie has delivered is instead a compelling narrative that intertwines story beats from season to season. The fact that it has been added to Game Pass only sweetens the deal bringing more players into the fold. Whether you're looking to push back the darkness with Stasis or just shoot things with cool guns Destiny has proven the test of time and keeps players coming back.\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/button><button class=\"jsx-3853698584 gallery-image\" type=\"button\" data-cy=\"gallery-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image jsx-3069850610 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--theme-elements-background-surfacecolor); border-radius: 6px; display: block; position: relative; width: 220.74px; aspect-ratio: 15 \/ 9; overflow: hidden; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.2s ease-out 0s;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/23-hellblade-1600967281612.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/23-hellblade-1600967281612.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2020\/09\/24\/23-hellblade-1600967281612.jpg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;23. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice&lt;\/h3&gt;Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a masterclass of atmosphere, storytelling, and the marriage of mechanical and conceptual design. The care and attention Ninja Theory has clearly poured into Senua and her story has created something amazing. Hellblade\u2019s beautiful presentation and dense story reinforce its serious subject matter in this vivid tale of harrowing darkness.\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/button><button class=\"jsx-3853698584 gallery-image\" type=\"button\" data-cy=\"gallery-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image jsx-3069850610 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--theme-elements-background-surfacecolor); border-radius: 6px; display: block; position: relative; width: 220.74px; aspect-ratio: 15 \/ 9; overflow: hidden; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.2s ease-out 0s;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/yakuza-1621945760994.jpeg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/yakuza-1621945760994.jpeg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/yakuza-1621945760994.jpeg?crop=16%3A9&amp;width=158&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;22. Yakuza: Like a Dragon&lt;\/h3&gt;Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a revolutionary take on the Yakuza game formula. Not only does it feature a new protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga, but the series' classic beat \u2018em up action transforms into a turn-based RPG. Add in a whole cast of laughably fun misfits behind Ichiban and hilarious side missions of delivering formula to diaper-wearing gangsters, and Like a Dragon takes Yakuza's absurdity to the next level.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; Yakuza: Like a Dragon is also just as much a drama as it is a comedy with its main storyline revolving around betrayal. The game also touches on themes of those who are marginalized from immigrants to sex workers.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; The makers behind Yakuza promise we will see more turn-based RPG games from the series going forward.\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"pit-article-below-slideshow-1\" class=\"jsx-2259271916 piano-template-placeholder jsx-2722561643 with-shadow\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"pit-below-content-1\" class=\"jsx-2259271916 piano-template-placeholder jsx-2722561643 with-shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\" data-cy=\"accent-divider\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">25. Outer Wilds<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/outer-wilds-1621905161827.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/outer-wilds-1621905161827.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/outer-wilds-1621905161827.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/outer-wilds-1621905161827.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A campfire on a planet\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: ANNAPURNA INTERACTIVE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Mobius Entertainment |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Annapurna Interactive |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:\u00a0<\/strong>May 28, 2019 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Outer Wilds review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Outer Wilds Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-1\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"COWJtO-gk44DFdJVDwIdwk4Cww\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Outer Wilds\u00a0may be a sci-fi game, but it has a strange sort of magic to it. Its open-ended nature could leave you drifting through space (and often into planets at literal breakneck speed) without much idea of what to do, but this handcrafted solar system is filled to the brim with enticing breadcrumbs, tantalizing story teases, and some downright incredible sights that constantly draw you into one breathtaking moment after another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">It\u2019s a world begging to be explored, and the time loop mechanic at its core both consistently leaves you wanting more and adds a terrifyingly tense pressure to its otherwise serene exploration. It may take you a moment to get your space legs, but Outer Wilds is a trek absolutely worth taking for yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye, an expansion we called &#8220;a wonderful return to the clockwork solar system of Outer Wilds,&#8221; is available for $15 USD. A\u00a0free 4K\/60fps update\u00a0is also available for Xbox Series X|S owners.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">24. Destiny 2<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/destiny-2-1621905524715.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/destiny-2-1621905524715.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/destiny-2-1621905524715.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/destiny-2-1621905524715.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A Destiny 2 charatcer aims a rifle\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: BUNGIE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Bungie |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Bungie\/Acvtision |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0September 6, 2017 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Destiny 2 review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Destiny 2 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Destiny 2&#8217;s new seasonal model was met with a bit of hesitance at first, but what Bungie has delivered is instead a compelling narrative that intertwines story beats from season to season. The fact that it has been added to\u00a0Game Pass\u00a0only sweetens the deal by bringing more players into the fold. Whether you&#8217;re looking to push back the darkness with Stasis or just shoot things with cool guns Destiny has proven the test of time and keeps players coming back, especially for expansions like\u00a0<u>The Final Shape<\/u>, which is available now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">See our\u00a0free-to-play guide to Destiny 2\u00a0to see everything you can do for free in the game.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">23. Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hellblade-1621905930962.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hellblade-1621905930962.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hellblade-1621905930962.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hellblade-1621905930962.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Close up of Senua\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: NINJA THEORY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Ninja Theory |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Ninja Theory |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0August 8, 2017 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-2\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CNrt7tOgk44DFQlFwgUdJlQuXg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice\u00a0is a masterclass of atmosphere, storytelling, and the marriage of mechanical and conceptual design. The care and attention Ninja Theory has clearly poured into Senua and her story has created something amazing. Hellblade\u2019s beautiful presentation and dense story reinforce its serious subject matter in this vivid tale of harrowing darkness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice is now optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Our performance review concluded that\u00a0Hellblade for Series X\u00a0even outperforms high-end PCs. A sequel,\u00a0<u>Senua\u2019s Saga: Hellblade 2<\/u>, is now available exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">22. Yakuza: Like a Dragon<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/yakuza-1621906218540.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/yakuza-1621906218540.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/yakuza-1621906218540.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/yakuza-1621906218540.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Ichiban holds an electric baseball bat\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: SEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Ryu ga Gotoku Studios |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>SEGA |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0January 16, 2020 |\u00a0<strong>Review:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Yakuza: Like a Dragon review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Yakuza: Like a Dragon Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Yakuza: Like a Dragon\u00a0is a revolutionary take on the Yakuza game formula. Not only does it feature a new protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga, but the series&#8217; classic beat \u2018em up action transforms into a turn-based RPG. Add in a whole cast of laughably fun misfits behind Ichiban and hilarious side missions of delivering formula to diaper-wearing gangsters, and Like a Dragon takes Yakuza&#8217;s absurdity to the next level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Yakuza: Like a Dragon is also just as much a drama as it is a comedy with its main storyline revolving around betrayal. The game also touches on themes of those who are marginalized from immigrants to sex workers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Like a Dragon&#8217;s sequel,\u00a0Infinite Wealth, is also available on Xbox One, as is the series&#8217; 2025 release:\u00a0Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. See our guide to all of the\u00a0Yakuza games in order\u00a0for more information about the series.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">21. Gears Tactics<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gears-tactics-1621906480431.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gears-tactics-1621906480431.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gears-tactics-1621906480431.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gears-tactics-1621906480431.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"An armored man wielding a gun\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: MICROSOFT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Splash Damage\/The Coalition |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0April 28, 2020 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Gears Tactics review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Gears Tactics Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-3\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CLf0ktSgk44DFf9FwgUduKQhAw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"pogogenieiup\" data-pogo=\"genieiup\" data-google-query-id=\"CJy1od6gk44DFentTAIdFn0BbA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_15__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Just as Halo ended up making an excellent real-time strategy game in the form of Halo Wars, so too does\u00a0Gears of War\u00a0brilliantly make the leap to becoming an XCOM-like turn-based strategy game in\u00a0Gears Tactics. All of the classic Gears of War gameplay is here \u2013 cover-based combat, up-close executions, e-holes, and much more \u2013 just in a more strategic form. The formula works fantastically, and the story is pretty good too, thanks to the usual high-quality character development and plenty of gorgeous in-engine cutscenes. Franchises rooted in one genre don&#8217;t often make the leap to a completely different one so seamlessly, but Gears Tactics pulls it off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">The original Gears made our list of the all-time\u00a0best Xbox exclusives.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">20. No Man&#8217;s Sky<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/no-mans-sky-1621906996170.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/no-mans-sky-1621906996170.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/no-mans-sky-1621906996170.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/no-mans-sky-1621906996170.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Characters in pink grass\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: HELLO GAMES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Hello Games |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Hello Games |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0August 9, 2016 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0No Man&#8217;s Sky review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0No Man&#8217;s Sky Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">No Man&#8217;s Sky is the story that the entire industry points to when looking for a comeback tale and it&#8217;s well deserved. Hello Games managed to continue supporting No Man&#8217;s Sky with several updates that added quality of life features, like\u00a0Expeditions\u00a0that add a new set of challenges you can play with your friends, or the overhauled space stations, new enemies, cross-platform bases, and a ton of other community asks. Hello Games really does deserve credit because what they&#8217;ve created is beloved by players everywhere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">No Man&#8217;s Sky also made our list of the\u00a0best survival games\u00a0and is a great\u00a0game like Starfield\u00a0worth playing. For more of its magic, look ahead to\u00a0Light No Fire, Hello Games&#8217; upcoming survival adventure game that was announced at The Game Awards 2023.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">19. Elder Scrolls Online<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/eso-1621907382167.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/eso-1621907382167.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/eso-1621907382167.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/eso-1621907382167.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Elder Scrolls characters\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: BETHESDA SOFTWORKS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0ZeniMax Online Studios |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Bethesda Softworks |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0June 9, 2015 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Elder Scrolls Online review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Elder Scrolls Online Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-4\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CNSbzdSgk44DFX1PwgUdCl8vVw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_4__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">There are plenty of excellent reasons to play\u00a0Elder Scrolls Online\u00a0on Xbox. One, it&#8217;s an excellent online RPG that continues to get better with each new content update (side note:\u00a0Morrowind\u00a0is in here!). Two, it now officially takes advantage of the Xbox Series X. Three, we won&#8217;t be seeing\u00a0The Elder Scrolls 6\u00a0for quite some time. And finally and perhaps most awesomely, ESO is on Xbox Game Pass! It&#8217;s an MMO that can be dipped in and out of at will; no need to treat it like a second job. Just soak yourself in the world of Tamriel and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">See our guide on how to play the\u00a0Elder Scrolls games in order\u00a0for a full timeline.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">18. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-1621907706173.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-1621907706173.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-1621907706173.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-1621907706173.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Cal with a little robot on his back\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: EA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Respawn Entertainment |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>EA |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 15, 2019 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order\u00a0does an amazing job making you master the art of combat with perfectly timed parry\u2019s that you can follow up with a flourish of your lightsaber or the force power of your choosing. This is especially rewarding on the harder difficulties as you\u2019ll need to master all of your abilities to conquer the many foes after Cal Kestus. In addition to superb gameplay Fallen Order adds a cherry on top in the form of a memorable story that will have you travelling across the galaxy far far away with a band of misfits by your side. A great story, stellar gameplay, and plenty of Empire baddies to slice away at await you on this adventure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">A sequel,\u00a0<u>Star Wars Jedi: Survivor<\/u>, is available now on Xbox One, and is one of the\u00a0best Star Wars games\u00a0ever made.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">17. Titanfall 2<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/titanfall-2-1621908492448.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/titanfall-2-1621908492448.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/titanfall-2-1621908492448.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/titanfall-2-1621908492448.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A large mech with a person standing in front of it\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: EA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Respawn Entertainment |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>EA |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0October 28, 2016 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Titanfall 2 review\u00a0| IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Titanfall 2 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-5\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CI_Al9Sgk44DFQCJ6QUdn6I75A\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_5__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">The original\u00a0Titanfall\u00a0was great, but the sequel delivers everything the first game failed to: an outstanding single-player campaign and some meat on Titanfall&#8217;s strong but otherwise skinny multiplayer bones. The multiplayer part was obvious: more Titans, more game modes, more maps, etc. And\u00a0Titanfall 2\u00a0delivers there. But that campaign almost came out of nowhere. It may not have much of a story, but it&#8217;s one of the\u00a0best shooter campaigns\u00a0of this generation on the back of its smart, variety-is-king design. You&#8217;ll see when we mean when you get to *that* gameplay twist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">An ex-Respawn developer revealed that Titanfall 3 was in development for 10 months\u00a0<u>until Respawn canceled it in favor of Apex Legends<\/u>, which just so happens to be next on our list.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">16. Apex Legends<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/apex-1621908738302.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/apex-1621908738302.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/apex-1621908738302.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/apex-1621908738302.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A character holds a rocket launcher\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: EA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Respawn Entertainment |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0EA |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0February 3, 2019 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Apex Legends review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Apex Legends Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Respawn&#8217;s slick gunplay came to life in an exciting new way when its battle royal\u00a0Apex Legends\u00a0first launched in 2019, and since then, it&#8217;s only gotten better. Apex Legends&#8217; regular seasonal content drops are impressive. Not only can we expect a new Legend complete with story content and a neat kit, there&#8217;s often also map changes (and sometimes a whole new map), a weapon or mechanic, and quality of life updates alongside the battlepass. Those regular updates plus the occasional holiday event and addition of quests keep Apex Legends in our rotation. It&#8217;s one of the\u00a0best games like Fortnite\u00a0you can find.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">15. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/mgs-v-1621909247616.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/mgs-v-1621909247616.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/mgs-v-1621909247616.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/mgs-v-1621909247616.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Snake with a metal hand on his face\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: KONAMI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Kojima Productions\/Konami |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Konami |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0September 1, 2015 |<strong>\u00a0Review:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN\u2019s\u00a0Metal Gear Solid 5 review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0MGS 5 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-6\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CMjsz5yhk44DFeMlewcdy4UkNQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_6__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Metal Gear Solid 5 \u2013 both\u00a0The Phantom Pain\u00a0and its precursor\u00a0Ground Zeroes\u00a0\u2013 is, without question, the most ambitious entry in the\u00a0Metal Gear series, both in terms of its gameplay mechanics and scattered (some might say incomplete) story. Featuring what is undoubtedly one of the most complex sandboxes in gaming history, The Phantom Pain gives players a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and AI companions to approach missions creatively. As always, stealthy tactical gameplay is rewarded heavily, but if a mission goes sideways (or if you\u2019re feeling squirrelly) the game doesn\u2019t punish you for getting loud and messy. While the full scope of Hideo Kojima\u2019s ultimate vision may have been stymied by creative differences with Konami, Metal Gear Solid 5 is still an absolutely worthwhile adventure for open-world stealth fans.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">14. Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/ori-1621909677184.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/ori-1621909677184.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/ori-1621909677184.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/ori-1621909677184.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A glowing wisp touches a baby creature in another creature's arms\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: MICROSOFT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Moon Studios |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0March 11, 2020 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Ori and the Will of the Wisps review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Ori and the Will of the Wisps Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Ori and the Will of the Wisps\u00a0picks up the torch that\u00a0Blind Forest\u00a0lit in 2015 and carries it to new heights. The foundation was already there, but Moon Studios spent the five years between games building out a livelier world, a fully-loaded moveset with a new emphasis on combat, and another helping of bittersweet story. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the best platformers you will find on any platform thanks to its creative puzzles and periods of racing platforming punctuated with soulful moments that give its characters a chance to breathe and shine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">IGN spoke with Moon Studios in 2020 to discuss the potential of a\u00a0new Ori game, though Microsoft is reportedly\u00a0no longer working\u00a0with the studio following what was said to be a &#8220;difficult relationship.&#8221; The studio released\u00a0No Rest for the Wicked, a Dark Souls-inspired ARPG, into early access in 2024.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">13. Forza Horizon 4<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/fh4-1621910000719.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/fh4-1621910000719.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/fh4-1621910000719.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/fh4-1621910000719.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"c sports car with mountains in the background\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: MICROSOFT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Playground Games |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft |<strong>\u00a0Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0October 2, 2018 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Forza Horizon 4 review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Forza Horizon 4 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-7\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"COOBgJ2hk44DFY2OuQUd1DgicA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_7__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Forza Horizon 4\u00a0isn&#8217;t just the best Forza game ever made, it&#8217;s the single greatest car game of the last decade, and maybe of all-time. With its four-season fictionalization of beautiful Great Britain and focus on socially fueled fun rather than hardcore simulation racing, it\u2019s the equivalent of a perfect, breezy, 72-degree summer day distilled into video game form. It has a gigantic, diverse selection of cars , its seasons change the look and feel of the experience, and its soundtrack is bright, cheery, and bound to put you in a good mood. Somehow, Forza Horizon keeps getting better, which seemed all but impossible after the sublime\u00a0Forza Horizon 3.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">The series&#8217; latest entry,\u00a0Forza Horizon 5, was crowned IGN&#8217;s\u00a02021 Game of the Year. It&#8217;s also available on Xbox One.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">12. Gears 5<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gears-5-1621910340835.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gears-5-1621910340835.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gears-5-1621910340835.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"undefined\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0The Coalition |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft|\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0September 10, 2019 | IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Gears 5 review\u00a0| IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Gears 5 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Gears 5\u00a0loses the \u201cof War\u201d part of its title but absolutely none of its third-person cover-based shooter gameplay excellence. The chainsaw gun-wielding soldiers return and it\u2019s finally time to uncover the mystery of Kait Diaz\u2019s past and resolve the cliffhanger from the end of\u00a0Gears of War 4. The story of Gears 5 is heartfelt, personal, and engaging, while multiplayer is once again a blast, too. The staple Versus and Horde modes are joined by the interesting new Escape mode that challenges a team of three to get the heck out of a map before a lethal poison cloud envelops them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Gears developer The Coalition has confirmed a prequel to the series,\u00a0Gears of War: E-Day, is in development and it&#8217;s working on &#8220;multiple new projects&#8221; using Unreal Engine 5. The studio has also partnered with Netflix to develop a\u00a0Gears of War movie\u00a0and an adult animated series.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">11. Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/halo-mcc-1621910465563.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/halo-mcc-1621910465563.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/halo-mcc-1621910465563.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/halo-mcc-1621910465563.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Master Chief and Cortana\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: MICROSOFT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0343 Industries |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 11, 2014 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Halo: The Master Chief Collection review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Halo: The Master Chief Collection Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"autopogo-8\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo=\"autopogo\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CNOWsdSgk44DFa-H6QUdHHk7bA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/5691\/ign_desktop_web_display\/article_8__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">This collection of\u00a0six Halo games\u00a0stands tall for the campaigns alone \u2013 particularly the completely remastered Halo 2 Anniversary \u2013 but now that developer 343 has updated the once-maligned multiplayer suite along with new features, enhancements, and an overall level of polish,\u00a0Halo: The Master Chief Collection\u00a0is an absolute must-own that just keeps getting better year after year. This is the quintessential Halo experience that has finally fulfilled all of its massive potential. If you&#8217;re a longtime fan of the Halo universe or a newcomer who has no idea where to start in the long saga of the Master Chief, you can&#8217;t do better than this.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">10. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/sekiro-1621910853137.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/sekiro-1621910853137.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/sekiro-1621910853137.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/sekiro-1621910853137.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A samurai wields a katana\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: ACTIVISION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0FromSoftware |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Activision |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0March 22, 2019 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Sekiro: Shadows Die review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice\u00a0offers an exhilarating dose of what FromSoftware does best with new, skill-heavy combat systems that require precision and perfection to master. The supernatural take on Japanese history makes Sekiro\u2019s obligatory moody atmosphere and cryptic story stand apart from its Souls-Borne siblings, and the new additions to traversal and combat offer unique and welcome updates to the already-excellent playbook of fighting tooth and nail for every inch of progress. Its specific brand of action may not be for everyone, but those who stick it out will find Sekiro to be an immensely rewarding journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">FromSoftware&#8217;s latest game,\u00a0Elden Ring,\u00a0is one of the\u00a0best-reviewed games in modern history. It was crowned\u00a0Game of the Year\u00a0in 2022 by both IGN and The Game Awards.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">9. Inside<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/inside-1621911854457.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/inside-1621911854457.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/inside-1621911854457.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/inside-1621911854457.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A boy hides from people with torches\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: PLAYDEAD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Playdead |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Playdead |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0June 29, 2016 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Inside review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Inside Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">We define a 10 out of 10 as a &#8220;masterpiece,&#8221; and\u00a0Inside\u00a0is every bit of one. The non-sequel follow-up to the sublime\u00a0Limbo\u00a0took six years to make, and it looks like five of those were spent on polish. Every pixel, animation, ray of light, and audio cue feels considered \u2013 not to mention the puzzles themselves. Inside won&#8217;t strain your brain too hard, but its impactful non-verbal story will leave you contemplating what it all means for days after you finish it. Inside is simply unforgettable and should not be missed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">According to a 2021 job listing, developer\u00a0Playdead&#8217;s next game\u00a0is a &#8220;3rd-person science fiction adventure set in a remote corner of the universe.&#8221; It will be\u00a0published by Epic.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">8. It Takes Two<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/it-takes-two-1621912051474.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/it-takes-two-1621912051474.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/it-takes-two-1621912051474.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/it-takes-two-1621912051474.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Two dolls holding onto a flower\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: EA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Hazelight Studios |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>EA |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0March 26, 2021 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0It Takes Two review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0It Takes Two Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Admittedly,\u00a0It Takes Two\u00a0won&#8217;t exactly melt your GPU with its graphical intensity. Is it a nice looking game with a whimsical, fairy-tale tone and graphics to match? Yes, most certainly. But you need to play It Takes Two (with a friend or loved one either on the couch or via online play, of course, since It Takes Two cannot be played alone) because it is simply one of the best and most unique multiplayer experiences you can find these days. Writer-director Josef Fares \u2013 yes, he of &#8220;F*** the Oscars!&#8221; fame \u2013 follows up the equally excellent\u00a0A Way Out\u00a0with this, a story about a failing marriage that might just be able to be saved thanks to the couple being turned into children&#8217;s dolls and forced to work together to find their way back to their human forms. Play it and we promise you&#8217;ll smile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Hazelight Studios&#8217; next game,\u00a0Split Fiction, is releasing in March. Make sure to read our\u00a0Split Fiction preview\u00a0to get our thoughts.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">7. Control<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/control-1621912226404.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/control-1621912226404.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/control-1621912226404.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/control-1621912226404.jpeg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A red-haired woman holds out her hand\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: 505 GAMES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Remedy Entertainment |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>505 Games |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0August 27, 2019 |\u00a0<strong>Review:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Control review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN\u2019s\u00a0Control Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Control\u00a0won IGN\u2019s 2019 Game of the Year award for good reason: it\u2019s an exceptional third-person action-adventure that does nearly everything right. Developer Remedy has long been known for its storytelling prowess, and that\u2019s on full display here. Great characters solving an engaging mystery in a beautiful brutalist-inspired setting, plus one of the best takes on telekinesis in gaming all combine to make Control a can\u2019t-miss experience. It\u2019s a game that keeps you guessing from the opening to the end credits, and even then you\u2019ll be wanting to know more about its bizarre world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Remedy also released its superb horror sequel,\u00a0Alan Wake 2\u00a0in late October 2023, and its story ties into the lore of Control. That story is set to expand in\u00a0Control 2, which is currently in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The studio is also busy developing a Control multiplayer game called\u00a0FBC Firebreak\u00a0and\u00a0remakes of Max Payne 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">6. Hitman 3<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hitman-3-1621912578082.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hitman-3-1621912578082.png?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hitman-3-1621912578082.png?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/hitman-3-1621912578082.png?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Agent 47\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: IO INTERACTIVE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0IO Interactive |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>IO Interactive |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0January 20, 2021 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Hitman 3 review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Hitman 3 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Agent 47&#8217;s latest (and for now, last) outing is not only a much better game than its two predecessors, it&#8217;s a much prettier one too.\u00a0Hitman 3\u00a0has some truly breathtaking scenes from an eye-candy perspective. The first mission in Dubai will get you hooked, but the remaining five \u2013 including the second one, which is essentially like a playable version of the fantastic film Knives Out \u2013 will keep your Xbox powered on for hours as you try out the myriad ways to take out your targets. This is the best Hitman since\u00a0Blood Money.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Hitman 3 was rebranded as\u00a0Hitman: World of Assassination, moving all of the trilogy&#8217;s content into a single game. For now, IO Interactive has\u00a0<u>placed the Hitman franchise on hiatus<\/u>\u00a0to focus on developing the anticipated James Bond game,\u00a0Project 007.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">5. Doom Eternal<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/doom-eternal-1621914609147.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/doom-eternal-1621914609147.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/doom-eternal-1621914609147.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/doom-eternal-1621914609147.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"An armored person\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: BETHESDA SOFTWORKS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0id Software |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Bethesda Softworks |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0March 20, 2020 |\u00a0<strong>Review:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Doom Eternal review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Doom Eternal Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Doom Eternal\u00a0is arguably the best single-player FPS campaign we\u2019ve seen in the entire Xbox One generation. Its entire gameplay loop is built around you being a badass \u2013 complete with other characters you encounter in the game being very, very aware of your badassery \u2013 but Eternal meets you in the middle by throwing literally dozens of demons at you at a time to even the odds. As the enemies get bigger and nastier during the campaign, you get faster, smarter, and more powerful too. It\u2019s an incredible combat dance that\u2019s quite simply unlike anything else on Xbox One.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Doom Eternal also made our list of the\u00a0best Steam Deck games.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">4. Assassin&#8217;s Creed Valhalla<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/assassins-creed-valhalla-1621913022247.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/assassins-creed-valhalla-1621913022247.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/assassins-creed-valhalla-1621913022247.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/assassins-creed-valhalla-1621913022247.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"A viking wields dual axs\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: UBISOFT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Ubisoft Montreal |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Ubisoft |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 10, 2020 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Assassin&#8217;s Creed Valhalla review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:<\/strong>\u00a0IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Assassin&#8217;s Creed Valhalla Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed has essentially evolved from a stealth action-adventure to a full-blown open-world RPG, and\u00a0Assassin&#8217;s Creed Valhalla\u00a0is perhaps the best example of its modern form yet. You&#8217;ll never be lacking in things to do within its Norse-Viking world, and when you do get into combat, it&#8217;s as weighty and brutal as it&#8217;s ever been. What&#8217;s more, if you&#8217;ve never played an Assassin&#8217;s Creed game before, you can jump right into this one, as even though there&#8217;s a larger universe at play here, there&#8217;s no pre-required knowledge that will stop you from thoroughly enjoying your time here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">The next game in the series is\u00a0Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows, set in Feudal Japan. See our guide to the\u00a0Assassin&#8217;s Creed games in order\u00a0for more info about the series.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">3. Red Dead Redemption 2<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/red-dead-2-1621914983264.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/red-dead-2-1621914983264.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/red-dead-2-1621914983264.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/red-dead-2-1621914983264.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Arthur Morgan pointing a revolver\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: ROCKSTAR GAMES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Rockstar Games |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Rockstar Games |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0October 26, 2018 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0Red Dead Redemption 2 review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN\u2019s\u00a0Red Dead 2 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Both a stunning technical achievement and a new gold standard for video game storytelling in an open-world setting,\u00a0Red Dead Redemption 2\u00a0is one of the best games Rockstar has ever made, and one of the greatest games ever, period. While its story is a complex tale of honor, loyalty, and loss woven around rich characters brought to life by nuanced performances, the real star of Red Dead 2 is its world. A sprawling and stunning recreation of the American south and west, it\u2019s packed so full of detail that getting from A to B is virtually impossible without going off the beaten path to some other distraction. Whether it\u2019s hunting, fishing, taking on any number of side quests for a parade of memorable NPCs, or just stopping to admire the verdant scenery, every single aspect of its world is deeply considered in its own right; providing a bespoke level of detail that makes Red Dead 2 nothing short of a masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Despite being out for only seven years, Red Dead 2 is already one of the\u00a0best-selling video games of all time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/witcher-3-1621914111351.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/witcher-3-1621914111351.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/witcher-3-1621914111351.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/witcher-3-1621914111351.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Geralt unsheathes a sword\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: CD PROJEKT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer<\/strong>: CD Projekt Red |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>CD Projekt |\u00a0<strong>Release Date<\/strong>: May 19, 2015 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0The Witcher 3 review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0The Witcher 3 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Few RPGs manage to put forth a larger chunk of sophisticated content than\u00a0The Witcher 3. Its massive open-world areas impress, in terms of both scope and density. Each massive area is generously dotted with great monsters to slay, tantalizing mysteries to solve, and personal stories to unfurl. It\u2019s also one of the most impressive overall productions in gaming history, with reams of great dialogue performed by a stellar voice cast, an incredible original soundtrack, visuals that qualify as both a technical and artistic achievement, and a story with more branches than you could shake David Cage at. Package all that with two of the best and biggest expansions in recent memory, and you\u2019ve got not only one of the best Western RPGs of all time, but a game that sets the bar for open-world adventures for years to come.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">CD Projekt Red has confirmed\u00a0The Witcher 4\u00a0is in development and will star Geralt&#8217;s adoptive daughter, Ciri, as the protagonist. An Unreal Engine 5\u00a0remake of The Witcher 1\u00a0is also in development.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">1. Grand Theft Auto 5 \/ GTA Online<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gta-5-1621914892717.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-2920405963 progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gta-5-1621914892717.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gta-5-1621914892717.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2021\/05\/25\/gta-5-1621914892717.jpg?fit=bounds&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;dpr=2 2x\" alt=\"Trevor holds a lit lighter\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\" data-cy=\"caption\">IMAGE CREDIT: ROCKSTAR GAMES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Rockstar Games |\u00a0<strong>Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Rockstar Games |\u00a0<strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 18, 2014 |\u00a0<strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN&#8217;s\u00a0GTA 5 review\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Wiki:\u00a0<\/strong>IGN\u2019s\u00a0GTA 5 Wiki<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Grand Theft Auto 5\u2019s sprawling, meticulously detailed map is still the high-water mark to which all other modern open-world adventures aspire. Not only is it huge, it\u2019s impossibly dense with excellent content \u2013 and that\u2019s not just the driving and shooting that make up its campaign, nor is it limited to the numerous side activities that could amount to a full game on their own \u2013 but one rich with all the sights, sounds, and bustling activity you&#8217;d expect to find in a city teeming with humans, seedy underbelly included.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Its single-player story is an engaging crime epic, one that smartly conveys Rockstar\u2019s satirical take on the 21-st century American dream through three different playable characters, and when you\u2019ve finally rolled credits on that &#8211; after some 30-plus hours &#8211; there\u2019s literally years worth of content to dig into in its multiplayer component,\u00a0GTA Online.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Featuring everything from elaborate multi-phase heists to custom high-stakes racing to flying DeLoreans and Mad Max-style vehicular deathmatches, Grand Theft Auto Online offers unparalleled variety, and with so much to do, explore, and play with, both with friends and on your own, there\u2019s no question that GTA 5 remains the best Xbox One game ever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">Rockstar has officially confirmed\u00a0GTA 6\u00a0will release in 2025. It will feature a return to Vice City and star the series&#8217; first female playable character in a Bonnie &amp; Clyde-inspired adventure \u2014 details that were seemingly corroborated by a massive\u00a0GTA 6 leak. See our guide to the\u00a0GTA game series\u00a0for more info.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-cy=\"title2\">Upcoming Xbox One Games<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" data-cy=\"paragraph\">There are plenty of\u00a0upcoming Xbox One games\u00a0in 2025, including\u00a0Little Nightmares 3,\u00a0Atomfall, and the\u00a0<u>Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster.<\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Xbox One\u00a0is nearing its 12th year on the market. 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