The Best Games to Play on Xbox Series X|S Right Now
While the ongoing chip shortage will continue to restrict entry into the new generation of Xbox consoles, those lucky enough to own an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S are in for another exciting year. Microsoft will follow up its strong 2021 with a number of big games in 2022, including Redfall and Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield. Though the future is bright for Xbox owners, the consoles' current lineup is already worth celebrating, and so we've put together this list of the best Xbox Series X|S games you can play right now.
With the consoles' first full year behind us, we've updated our list to feature only games with dedicated Xbox Series X|S enhancements — no more Xbox One backward-compatible games.
Whether you're diving into an all-new adventure, getting the most out of your gaming TV with 4K 120Hz gameplay, or revisiting an old favorite through backwards compatibility on Xbox, these are the IGN staff's picks for the 15 best Xbox Series X|S games.
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Xbox-owning baseball fans have been waiting an entire console generation to play a great simulation of America's pastime once again, and thanks to MLB making Sony take the phenomenal MLB The Show multiplatform, it is now here on Xbox Series X.
This year's game brings a long-requested feature, a stadium creator, as a next-gen exclusive option, while continuing to deliver a fantastic looking, sounding, and playing baseball game to the field, with great modes like the long-running Road to the Show as well as newer favorites like March to October.
Release Date: April 20, 2021 | Developer: Sony San Diego | Last position: 10 | IGN's MLB The Show 21 Video Review | IGN’s MLB The Show 21 Wiki | Buy It Here: Best
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