The Xbox Series X and Series S have now been out for three years, bringing better resolution, higher frame rates, and ray tracing to gamers around the world. And the upcoming Xbox Series X games on this list promise to continue to show off all those bells and whistles in fun, new experiences.
If you’re eager to find out what Microsoft has in store for the years ahead, we’ve rounded up every game confirmed so far, including new offerings, franchise installments, and ports of existing titles. We’re looking beyond the first-party projects here to encompass all the great games coming to this powerful piece of gaming hardware. Maybe some of them will end up being among the best games on Xbox Series X.
Upcoming Xbox Series X games 2024
The games listed below either have 100% confirmed release dates or solid release windows that we expect them to hit in 2024. Any games with more ambiguous release windows will be listed below the confirmed releases.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - May 21
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game inspired by the cult classic ’80s film. Choose your side: either become one of the iconic Killer Klowns and plan your alien invasion, harvesting humans with wicked glee, or band together with fellow citizens of Crescent Cove to fend off the extraterrestrial menace. The choice is yours in this goofy yet chilling adventure
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Frostpunk 2
Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to the highly acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated society survival game that blended city building, strategy, and management gameplay, creating a brand new genre. Its successor takes place 30 years after the apocalyptic blizzard storm, and Earth is still overwhelmed by the icy climate of neverending frost and harsh weather. This sequel plays out more like a city-building and management game where players must deal with all the political and resource-allocating decisions that come with running a struggling city.
Black Myth: Wukong
Star Wars Outlaws
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
The galaxy is in peril. Entire worlds are falling. The Imperium needs you. Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine, the greatest of the Emperor’s warriors. Unleash deadly abilities and an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid hordes.
Possible 2024 releases
These games are confirmed to be coming to PS5 at some point soon. We aren’t entirely sure when, or if, they’ll drop in 2024, but we have hope.
The Plucky Squire - 2024
Embark on a magical journey with The Plucky Squire, an enchanting Zelda-like adventure that unfolds beyond the confines of a storybook. Join Jot, a brave squire, and his friends as they discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book, only to encounter the sinister Humgrump, who seeks to rewrite their destiny.
Jot must overcome unprecedented challenges to rescue his friends from the clutches of Humgrump’s dark forces and restore the book’s once-happy ending. Prepare for an immersive adventure where courage and friendship prevail against all odds.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Upcoming Xbox Series X games 2025
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Marathon - April 27, 2025
Bungie is looking to reaffirm its mastery in sci-fi shooters (see Destiny 2 and Halo) by giving a nostalgic nod to the ’90s with the revamped classic Marathon. The PvP-focused extraction shooter unfolds on the enigmatic Tau Ceti IV, where players become cybernetic mercenaries navigating the remnants of a lost colony. Solo or in crews of three, they hunt for alien artifacts, loot, and gear.
Games with no release window
All we know about the games listed below is that they’re in development. Most of them are probably a few years away from launch.
Grand Theft Auto VI
Ark II - Q4 2024
Ark II is going to give fans of the survival series exactly what they want — more dinosaurs. First announced in 2020, trailers starring Vin Diesel (yes, you read that correctly) describe a war in the past that led to the state of the world being a mashup of prehistoric animals and futuristic technologies. We think it’s safe to assume that gameplay will be very similar to the first game — you’ll explore with friends, raise dinosaurs, hunt dinosaurs, be hunted by dinosaurs, and try to build a safe settlement in a harsh world. This game has been pushed back to late 2024, but we could see it slipping into 2025.
Perfect Dark
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
The Elder Scrolls VI
State of Decay 3
Avowed
The Outer Worlds 2
Fable
Wonder Woman
Star Wars: Eclipse
Everwild
Announced during the XO19 event by Microsoft, Everwild is the new title from Rare Studios. Everwild is an adventure game with a similar art style to that of Rare’s Sea of Thieves. There has not been a confirmed release date or much information about the gameplay. However, check out the trailer for Everwild to get a glimpse of what the game will look like graphically.
