The Xbox Series X|S guide: every optimized game, future releases, Game Pass and more!

[center][size=7]Full List of Optimized Games[/size][/center]

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the definitive guide for the Xbox Series X|S.

In this thread I will compile every available information for the new generation of Microsoft consoles, including a list of every optimized game, a calendar for upcoming games and what next-gen games are part of the Game Pass catalogue.

Please note that it has been a personal project so far, so it is subject to a few errors. Please feel free to point those out, as well as suggesting new additions and so on. My ultimate goal is to turn this personal project into a community project and become the go-to source for Series X|S information.

Introduction

Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series X is the ultimate console for players who want the most immersive games from a device designed, built and optimized for gaming with zero compromises. Powered by a next generation, custom designed processor including an 8 core Zen 2 CPU, delivering more than 4x the processing power of an Xbox One, and a 12 TFLOP RDNA 2 GPU, more than 8x the performance of the original Xbox One, Xbox Series X enables a new level of visual fidelity and immersion.

Pair that with the highest bandwidth GDDR6 memory of any next generation console, and a custom, next generation solid state drive (SSD), Xbox Series X provides developers the power to push their creative visions to the limit. With next generation innovations including DirectX hardware-accelerated raytracing, variable refresh rate and ultra-low latency input, Xbox Series X sets the stage for a new level of fidelity, precision and accuracy never before seen in console gaming.

Xbox Series S

The Xbox Series S delivers the same next generation speed and performance that define Xbox Series X. It is similar in CPU and has the identical I/O performance as Xbox Series X, making it easier for developers to deliver the same great performance, while rendering at a lower resolution. Xbox Series S delivers 4x the processing power of an Xbox One console and supports experiences up to 120fps, more immersive and responsive gameplay with support for hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing and Variable Rate Shading.

In addition, Xbox Series S includes 512GB of custom SSD storage and is powered by the Xbox Velocity Architecture, delivering more than 40x the I/O bandwidth of an Xbox One resulting in faster loading times, steadier frame rates and Quick Resume for multiple titles.


Fact Sheet


Overview

There are 237 Series X|S games available worth a total of $6,418.73.

Download Sizes Ranking

There are 237 Series X|S games available that weighs a total of 4,365.19 GB.

Here are the Series X|S games with the biggest download sizes:

  1. Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War [size=2](215.05 GB);[/size]
  2. Halo: The Master Chief Collection [size=2](133.92 GB);[/size]
  3. Marvel’s Avengers [size=2](121.58 GB);[/size]
  4. Ark: Survival Evolved [size=2](110.25 GB);[/size]
  5. NBA 2K21 [size=2](106.62 GB);[/size]
  6. Conan Exiles [size=2](103.37 GB).[/size]
  7. Microsoft Flight Simulator [size=2](102.14 GB);[/size]
  8. The Elder Scrolls Online [size=2](88.78 GB);[/size]
  9. Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla [size=2](87.19 GB).[/size]
  10. Destiny 2 [size=2](82.88 GB);[/size]

Releases calendar

September

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December


2022

January

February

April

June

  • Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
  • Steelrising

September

  • [size=2]September 22[/size] | Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown

November

  • [size=2]November 11[/size] | Starfield
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2020

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Game Pass

Overview

There are 41 Series X|S games available on Game Pass worth a total of $1,462.59.

  1. Ark: Survival Evolved - Explorer’s Edition [size=2] ($89.99) [/size]
  2. Call of the Sea [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  3. Conan Exiles [size=2] ($49.99) [/size]
  4. CrossCode [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  5. Dead by Daylight: Special Edition [size=2] ($29.99) [/size]
  6. Desperados III [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  7. Destiny 2: Beyond Light [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  8. Dirt 5 [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  9. Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  10. Forza Horizon 4 [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  11. Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  12. Gears Tactics [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  13. Gonner 2 [size=2] ($12.99) [/size]
  14. Halo: The Master Chief Collection [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  15. Haven [size=2] ($24.99) [/size]
  16. Human: Fall Flat [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  17. Maneater [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  18. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries [size=2] ($49.99) [/size]
  19. Minecraft Dungeons [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  20. MLB: The Show 21 [size=2] ($89.99) [/size]
  21. Monster Train [size=2] ($24.99) [/size]
  22. Morkredd [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  23. No Man’s Sky [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  24. Ori and the Will of the Wisps [size=2] ($29.99) [/size]
  25. Outriders [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  26. Planet Coaster: Console Edition [size=2] ($49.99) [/size]
  27. Sea of Thieves [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  28. State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition [size=2] ($29.99) [/size]
  29. Stellaris: Console Edition [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  30. Subnautica [size=2] ($29.99) [/size]
  31. Superhot: Mind Control Delete [size=2] ($24.99) [/size]
  32. Tetris Effect: Connected [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  33. The Falconeer [size=2] ($29.99) [/size]
  34. The Medium [size=2] ($49.99) [/size]
  35. The Touryst [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  36. The Wild at Heart [size=2] ($24.99) [/size]
  37. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]
  38. Warhammer: Vermintide 2 [size=2] ($29.99) [/size]
  39. We Happy Few [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  40. Yes, Your Grace [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  41. Zombie Army 4: Dead War [size=2] ($49.99) [/size]


EA Play

Overview

There are 4 Series X|S games available on EA Play worth a total of $159.97.

Games in the catalogue

  1. FIFA 21 [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  2. Knockout City [size=2] ($) [/size]
  3. Madden NFL 21 [size=2] ($59.99) [/size]
  4. Star Wars: Squadrons [size=2] ($39.99) [/size]


Game Previews

There are 3 Series X|S games available on Game Preview worth a total of $74.97.

  1. Fights in Tight Spaces [size=2] ($19.99) [/size]
  2. Grounded [size=2] ($29.99) [/size]
  3. Second Extinction [size=2] ($24.99) [/size]


Free-to-Play games

There are 8 free-to-play Series X|S games available.

  1. CRED: F.O.A.D.
  2. Destiny 2
  3. Enlisted
  4. Fortnite
  5. Rocket League
  6. Rogue Company
  7. War Thunder
  8. World of Warships: Legends

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Wow. Really nice.

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Now THAT is how you utilise the table feature. Awesome stuff.

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Yeah, lovely! My only suggestion would be to align content to the left in tables, cause it is easier to read/follow longer tables. All in all, good job!

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Thanks for the suggestion!

There’s less available space for the table than I thought I would have. I’m experimenting at the moment trying to make it more appealing.

To put things into perspective, this was my original spreadsheet:

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Nice thread.

Good work OP.

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Love the OP, great work

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Does Halo Infinite support HDR?

Nice, great job!

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Surely it has to.

Hi, do we know if the previous Yakuza games will be enhanced later down the line?

Thanks!

Without a doubt it will and even if it didn’t, the Series X could apply it at a system level.

Oddly it isn’t confirmed on the Xbox Page.

But I think it must have. If someone has any confirmation about it I’ll gladly update the list.

How long did it take you to make this thread :joy:

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Excellent work OP!

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Great OP! Thank you :slight_smile:

Great OP. Thanks for putting all this together!

I can tell a lot of effort went into this. Great job OP! :smiley:

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