GAMES

FROM PATCHED XBOX ONE CLASSICS TO ALL-NEW RELEASES, THERE’LL BE NEW NO SHORTAGE OF 4K GOODNESS HEADING THE XBOX ONE X’S WAY

CRACKDOWN 3

Crackdown is a series known for destructive chaos, and its third instalment looks like it’ll be no different. Starring Terry Crews as Commander Jaxon, the game will invite players into a sandbox world in which all environments are completely destructible. That’ll look great in 4K.

SEA OF THIEVES

Sea of Thieves is a swashbuckling massive multiplayer online adventure from legendary dev studio Rare, the minds behind classics such as Banjo-Kazooie. When it’s released in 2018, players will be able to jump into its huge, shared world as a pirate and take part in thrilling cooperative adventures.

SUPER LUCKY’S TALE

A game for players of all ages, Super Lucky’s Tale is a colourful platformer that follows the relentlessly cheerful Lucky and a quirky cast of supporting characters in his quest to help his sister rescue the mysterious Book of Ages.

FORZA MOTORSPORT 7

Forza is one of the most popular racing series in the world for good reason. For this latest outing around the track, it’ll boast best-in-class 4K HDR visuals running at 60 frames per second, as well as more than 700 cars and 30 locations, including Mount Panorama. You’ll almost think you were in the driving seat yourself.

GEARS OF WAR 4

Gears of War 4 is an Xbox One game that will receive a patch to upgrade to 4K visuals for Xbox One X. Expect the same great dramatic shooting, but with the added benefit of smoother frame rates and incredibly sharp details.

ORI AND THE WILL OF THE WISPS

A sequel to the multi-award winning Or i and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps will follow Orion his latest adventure through the forest of Nibel and his quest to find his one true destiny. Picturesque plat former Or i and the Blind Forest was praised for its beautiful visuals and touching story, so we can’t wait to see what the sequel will do with the 4K splendour of the Xbox One X.

STATE OF DECAY 2

No console is complete without a zombie game, and State of Decay 2 is the standout title for Xbox One X. This game will have players build a community and attempt to survive in an open world populated by hostile zombies. It’s up to you whether you do it alone or online with friends.

FORZA HORIZON 3

Like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3 is another Xbox One title that will be patched for Xbox One X. The more sandbox side of the Forza racing series, this game will benefit massively from the console’s 4K visuals and HDR colours.