Best Xbox Series X|S Games: What to Play in 2025

Xbox Series X and Series S remain among the most powerful gaming platforms on the market. With the launch of the new generation, Microsoft has bet not only on performance but also on the diversity of gaming content. By mid-2025, dozens of titles worthy of attention have been released on the platform — from exclusives to multiplatform hits.

Starfield
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Genre: RPG, science fiction
Mode: single-player
Series S|X Support: full, 60 fps on X

One of the most discussed releases of recent years. Starfield offers an open world on a galactic scale with the ability to customize ships, explore planets, and engage in deep dialogues. Despite controversial technical issues at launch, patches in 2024 and 2025 improved optimization, especially on Xbox Series X.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Developer: Ninja Theory
Genre: action, psychological drama
Mode: single-player
Series X Support: full, with cinematic presentation

One of the most technologically advanced Xbox projects to date. The game focuses on emotional storytelling, visual realism, and atmosphere. Recommended for those who appreciate the depth of the story and visual execution at the level of interactive cinema.

Forza Horizon 5
Developer: Playground Games
Genre: arcade racing
Mode: single-player and multiplayer
Series S|X Support: 60 fps and high detail

Racing through the scenic landscapes of Mexico, hundreds of vehicles, realistic physics, and an active community. Forza Horizon 5 demonstrates the technical peak of Xbox and remains the benchmark for racing games on consoles.

Diablo IV
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Genre: action RPG
Mode: single-player and co-op
Series X|S Support: cross-platform play, stable performance
Grim aesthetic, open world, and a deep progression system. Diablo IV received support for updates and seasonal events in 2025, remaining relevant for fans of the genre. Especially convenient to play in co-op on one console or online.

Resident Evil 4 Remake
Developer: Capcom
Genre: survival horror
Mode: single-player
Series S|X Support: dynamic 4K, 60 fps

Capcom managed to preserve the atmosphere of the original while simultaneously adapting it to modern game design standards. The game received critical acclaim for its balance between horror, action, and quality direction.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Developer: CD Projekt RED
Genre: RPG, action
Mode: single-player
Series X|S Support: full optimization, ray tracing

The Phantom Liberty expansion elevated Cyberpunk 2077 to a new level. Improved optimization, revamped mechanics, and the involvement of Idris Elba made the game one of the best narrative-driven action titles on Xbox.