Fortnite (Xbox One)

Love it or loathe it (and we love it) there's no doubting that Fortnite is a genuine gaming behemoth. A slick and smooth shooter that's been upgraded to support 120FPS gameplay at 1080p and 60FPS at 4K, with a bunch of new dynamic visuals and physics effects on Series X, this is a colourful blast of Battle Royale action that just keeps on growing and evolving. And it's free to play!

Fortnite is the completely free online game where you and your friends fight to be the last one standing in Battle Royale, join forces to make your own Creative games, or catch a live show at Party Royale.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? No

Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox Series X|S)

One of the most exquisite looking games currently available on any gaming platform, that also happens to be just about as good as arcade racing games get? Yeah, that'll be Forza Horizon 5. Playground Games' latest may not do anything particularly new for the franchise, but it doesn't really need to, this is their open world racer's exquisite gameplay loops honed to absolute perfection and plonked down in the most spectacular setting the series has seen so far.

Discover living deserts, lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins, pristine beaches, vast canyons, and a towering snow-capped volcano, all while you lead breathtaking expeditions across Mexico’s gorgeous, ever-evolving landscape.

  • Smart Delivery? No
  • Xbox Game Pass? Yes

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Gears 5 (Xbox One)

Here's another upgraded Xbox One game for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Gears 5 is an absolute showcase for the power of next-gen at launch, delivering stunning graphics and rock-solid performance for an already fantastic game. There's loads of new content, too, so now is a great time to jump back into this one.

With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself. New campaign features let you take your character and weapon skins into new playthroughs and enjoy bonus difficulties and modifiers.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? Yes

Gears Tactics (Xbox Series X|S)

After first releasing on PC back in early 2020, Gears Tactics finally made its way to console at the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it plays just as well with a controller. The Tactics format adapts really well to the Gears Universe, and we've been having a blast with it on our new Series X so far.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? Yes

Hades (Xbox Series X|S)

Hades, the indie dungeon crawler that took the gaming world by storm, is a must-play experience, a stunning roguelike that feels like Supergiant Games reaching their full potential, bringing together all the best parts of Bastion, Transistor and Pyre to deliver their best game yet. Running at a super smooth 4K/60FPS on Series X, you owe it to yourself to check this one out!

As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unravelling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? Yes

Halo Infinite (Xbox Series X|S)

Halo Infinite was the big one we were all impatiently waiting for this past year and 343 Industries has gone and absolutely smashed it. With superlative multiplayer, and a campaign that takes the series' spectacular combat to all new levels, Halo Infinite successfully fuses the narrative-driven gameplay we know and love with a brand new open world setting, giving players a great big playground in which to indulge their Halo fantasies.

The Master Chief returns in Halo Infinite – the next chapter of the legendary franchise. When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.

  • Smart Delivery? No
  • Xbox Game Pass? Yes


Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Xbox One)

What's that? Another upgraded Xbox One game? While Halo Infinite won't arrive until 2021, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a great substitute in the interim, bumping up the frame rate to 120FPS on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for an ultra-smooth way to play through the campaigns and multiplayer.

The Complete Master Chief Story – Honoring the iconic hero and his epic journey, The Master Chief’s entire story is brought together as Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4 are all included with a total of 45 campaign missions plus more than 100 multiplayer maps (including the original Halo Combat Evolved maps) and Spartan Ops maps.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? Yes

Hitman 3 (Xbox Series X|S)

Considering how brilliant the first two games in IO Interactive's rebooted Hitman series were, it's no surprise that Hitman 3 turned out to be an amazing entry as well. In our review, we called it a "superb final entry in what must now be regarded as one of gaming's truly great trilogies", and a "fittingly slick and satisfying send off for Agent 47."

HITMAN 3 is the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Experience a globetrotting adventure and visit exotic locations full of opportunities. Become the Ultimate Assassin in a spy-thriller adventure.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? No

Immortals Fenyx Rising (Xbox Series X|S)

If you're looking for a similar experience to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Xbox, Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising is a great fit. You'll climb, glide and fight your way across its fantastical open world, taking on huge monsters and solving puzzles in the Vaults of Tartaros. We described it in our review as a "hugely entertaining, technically impressive Ancient Greek romp that's well worth experiencing."

Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods from a dark curse. Take on mythological beasts, master the legendary powers of the gods, and defeat Typhon, the deadliest Titan in Greek mythology, in an epic fight for the ages.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? No

It Takes Two (Xbox Series X|S)

Hazelight Studios' follow-up to 2018's A Way Out, It Takes Two is a wonderfully engaging co-op experience that blends a variety of fun gameplay mechanics with a captivating world and surprisingly personal narrative. The result is a delightful game that we can't recommend highly enough and, on Series X, it looks and plays better than ever. Grab a pal and dive in!

Bring your favorite co-op partner and together step into the shoes of May and Cody. As the couple is going through a divorce, through unknown means their minds are transported into two dolls which their daughter, Rose, made to represent them. Now they must reluctantly find a way to get back into their bodies, a quest which takes them through the most wild, unexpected and fantastical journey imaginable.

  • Smart Delivery? Yes
  • Xbox Game Pass? No