With its high framerates, heightened visuals, and unparalleled load times, the Xbox Series X|S demands the developers to craft immersive gameplay experiences for passionate players around the globe. Xbox has been hosting various next-generation games throughout this year exclusively optimized for the Xbox Series X|S.
There were complaints from critics that the developers were not using the full potential of Xbox Series X and S while building the games. The redesigned motherboard has a smaller 6nm chip, with frame rates up to 120 FPS, and a copper heat pipe cooling system, that can submerge the users into a celestial gaming experience. The industry expects the below games to unleash the full power of the system.
Top 7 Upcoming Games For Xbox Series X & S
It was hard to pick the topmost games from the vast number of upcoming releases. However, we have finalized 7 games based on criteria such as advanced gameplay mechanism, community anticipation, and the strength of the narrative. Let’s start.
1. Assassin’s Creed Shadows
| Release Date | February 14, 2025 |
| Developer | Ubisoft |
| Genre | Action role-playing |
| Mode | Single-player |
| Director | Jonathan Dumont, Charles Benoit |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Windows, macOS, iPadOS |
Assassin’s Creed series’s fourteenth installment Shadows, set in Japan’s 16th century Sengoku period, will be available from February 14, 2025. It is one of the most awaited games by the global gaming communities. The previous installment had gathered 5 million players and earned $250 million in revenue.
The game’s open world will be filled with new features, including functions like the ability to crawl and the addition of Japanese-based weapons. Since the game has a huge following in Japan, the historically accurate Sengoku setting, including regions like Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka, and the Iga province, is expected to generate massive popularity in the country.
2. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
| Release Date | February 11, 2025 |
| Developer | Warhorse Studios |
| Genre | Action role-playing |
| Mode | Single-player |
| Director | Daniel Vávra |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Windows |
As a sequel to the celebrated 2018 game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, it is expected to set a record in the pre-order sale itself. It has recently won the Best PC Game Award at Gamescom 2024, increasing the pre-release hype.
Deliverance II’s world is double the size of its first part, with larger freely explorable areas and a connected world. The cultural landscapes like Bohemian Paradise and Kuutenberg inside the game are expected to give an enhanced Middle Ages action adventure.
3. Perfect Dark
| Release Date | 2025 or 2026 |
| Developer | The InitiativeCrystal Dynamics |
| Genre | Action-adventure, first-person shooter |
| Mode | Single-player |
| Director | Brian Horton |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X/S, Windows |
Perfect Dark, the reboot of the beloved science-fiction series, will explore the missions of agent Joanna Dark where the players can engage in direct combat with enemies and investigate to find dangerous secrets inside mega-corporations. With the highlight of the parkour system, gamers can interact with the environment in various ways and immerse themselves in enhanced gameplay.
The modern gameplay mechanics and nuanced narrative set in a near-future world, with the power of Unreal Engine 5, will include exciting additions like various weapons, gadgets, and a camera surveillance system. No formal confirmation of the release date has been made. However, it is expected to arrive around 2025 or early 2026.
4. Fable
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Developer | Playground Games |
| Genre | Action role-playing |
| Mode | Single-player |
| Director | Ralph Fulton |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X/S, Windows |
Set in the fictional world of Albion, Fable is a reboot that aims to incorporate the latest game mechanics and visual effects into its gameplay, to attract young gamers. Announced at Xbox Showcase in 2020, the game, developed by Playground Games, will be published by Xbox Game Studios. Xbox has promised that the game will have “high quality, crafting, and attention to detail”.
Since the release of its first game in 2004, the Fable series has been getting underwhelming responses from the gaming communities. The promise of radical changes and improvements by developers in this reboot has gained significant attention from the gaming communities. It is anticipated to arrive in late 2025.
5. Monster Hunter Wilds
| Release Date | February 28, 2025 |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Genre | Action role-playing |
| Mode | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Director | Yuya Tokuda |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X/S, Windows, PlayStation 5 |
Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest release from a series of fantasy-themed action role-playing games by Capcom. Launched the first game in 2004, the series has been praised by gamers and critics alike for its moving mechanics and advanced battles.
The previous release Monster Hunter Rise, which arrived in 2021, was a huge success, increasing the anticipation for the new installment. The release date is officially confirmed as February 28th, 2025.
6. DOOM: The Dark Ages
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Developer | Id Software |
| Genre | First-person shooter |
| Mode | Single-player |
| Director | Hugo Martin |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X/S, Windows, PlayStation 5 |
Launched in 1993 as one of the first pioneering shooter games, the series is popular for its blending of science fiction with concepts like heaven and hell. With a space marine, the protagonist travels through the Moon, Mars, and cosmic hell to battle the demons and the undead.
The previous installment Legacy of Rust, released on August 8th, 2024, gained positive reviews from critics and was commercially a success. The new installment, expected to be released in late 2025, will have a techno-medieval setting, exploring the earlier period in the life of the protagonist Doom Slayer.
7. Grand Theft Auto VI
| Release Date | October 2025 (or Q3/Q4 2025) |
| Developer | Rockstar Games |
| Genre | Action, adventure, crime |
| Mode | both single-player and multiplayer modes |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
Arguably the most anticipated game on the list, GTA VI is rumored to arrive around October 2025. Set in Florida-inspired Leonida, the game will probably have two protagonists, Lucia and her partner in crime. This is the first female protagonist among these 8 renowned games.
There has been no official update from the Rockstar Games since the trailer launched 11 months ago. However, the latest insider reports suggest that trailer 2 will be released along with the speculated 30th anniversary event of Playstation.
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Final Thoughts
The anticipation among gaming enthusiasts for 2025’s top Xbox games has reinforced the belief in gaming as an industry. With this support from millions of gamers, the gaming sector is going to evolve by pushing the limits of technology and creativity, which will be visible in those upcoming games.
Apart from the above list, games such as Star Wars Eclipse, Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, Chrono Odyssey, and The Outer World 2, have fans across the globe anticipating their arrival. Browse through our website to access more insights into the next-generation gaming world.
