The Best Xbox Games Of 2023 According To Metacritic

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Compared to the previous year, 2023 has been a much better time for Xbox when it comes to games. More exclusives alongside an almost-constant supply of critically acclaimed games made for a fantastic year, and with Game Pass having several day-one releases to tempt people into subscribing, it has been a great time to own an Xbox console. Three years after it was introduced, the Xbox Series X|S generation feels like it is finally beginning.

Below, we're looking at the 2023 games that received rave reviews and high scores, masterpieces that can put a smile on your face or leave you scratching your head as you try to digest an existential crisis. Thanks to GameSpot sister site Metacritic, we know exactly which Xbox games earned top marks across the globe from a wide number of outlets. While there are a few obvious inclusions, there are also a few surprises on the list to read about as well. You can see them all below, with the highest-rated game being an old favorite starring a bathtub-loving sword-for-hire given a current-gen makeover. And for a more condensed list of games, check out GameSpot's feature on the best Xbox-exclusive games of 2023.

One of the best games of all time got even better in 2023, as CD Projekt Red updated The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for new audiences. This new version isn't just a graphical update, a congratulatory slap on the back, and a trip down to the local pub for a job well done, but rather a more exhaustive overhaul of the classic action-RPG. Subtle and overt tweaks, enhancements, and new features hammer home just how