Top Upcoming Xbox One Exclusives of 2018

Note: Article was updated in August of 2018.

Note: We understand that not all of these titles are strictly exclusive to Xbox One but they are console exclusive as gamers may be able to play them on the Windows 10 PC platform.

2018 is quickly approaching and with it will come a slew of new video game titles to look forward to playing. With that said, now’s a good time to start marking down what video games to keep an eye on when they officially launch next year. Let us lend a hand, in this list, in particular, we’re going over the top Xbox One exclusives launching in 2018.

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Sea of Thieves

Developer: Rare
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: PC, XB1
Release: March 20, 2018

Sea of Thieves is all about being a pirate with a crew. Scavenge for treasure, loot islands, take to the open sea, and battle against other crews that are unfortunate enough to come across your pathway.

Since the game released, developers over at Rare have supported with new content updates and expansions that add regions or enemies into world. We imagine this game will be supported for a good while though the game heavily relies on players jumping online and playing the game with friends.

State of Decay 2

Developer: Undead Labs
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: PC, XB1
Release Date: 2018

State of Decay 2 is a zombie-survival game that lets players have their own unique story. While battling zombies is very much a key aspect of the title, players are encouraged to work together in setting up their own community that’s able to successfully take out the undead threat.

A large part of the game is also managing and upgrading your base. The larger your base gets the more resources it will need forcing you to go out into the wilderness filled with flesh eating monsters. Of course, you’ll be able to work with friends as the game does offer four-player cooperative gameplay.

The Last Night

Developer: Odd Tales
Publisher: Raw Fury
Platforms: PC, XBO
Release: 2018

The Last Night is another video game title that we don’t have too many details on yet. We know that this is a platform title that features a cyberpunk theme setting, but we’re still a bit scarce in regards to gameplay and narrative information.

What we do know is that the game follows a low-class protagonist named Charlie who lives in a society that only the wealthy can enjoy. As a result, players will be subjected to a rough life filled with other citizens who are trying to get by.

Deep Rock Galactic

Developer: Ghost Ship Games
Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms: PC, XBO
Release: February 28, 2018 (Early Access)

Seeking to create a thrilling co-op experience, developers Ghost Ship Games is developing a title known as Deep Rock Galactic. This is currently an Early Access title that can be purchased today, though you can expect some changes and bugs until the final release launches.

Within the game, players are tasked with working together in digging into the underground as they collect valuable resources while exploring cave systems. However, you’re not alone underground forcing our team of miners to come packed and loaded with heavy artillery to face against the hostile threats.

Caves are procedurally generated with enemies and loot to collect making it a new adventure every time you start. As mentioned the game is currently an Early Access title so it’s likely this game won’t have a full launch this year.

Black Desert Online

Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Kakao Games
Platforms: PC, XBO
Release: 2018 (XBO)

Black Desert Online is already available by developers Pearl Abyss, however, the game is only available on the PC platform. However, soon the game will be launching on the Xbox One platform, where gamers will have a new MMORPG to enjoy with friends.

This is a fantasy MMORPG where two rival nations are at war and as a result, there will be quests and missions to take on. Likewise, there is a dynamic weather system, day and night cycle, player housing, active combat system, and mounts.

Gamers can work together in the campaign quests or go against each other in PvP areas. Currently, the game is set to the only launch on the Xbox One outside of the PC platform. Of course, we’ll be keeping an eye on any changes.

Ashen

Developer: Aurora44
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Platforms: PC, XBO
Release: 2018

Ashen is an upcoming action RPG title that follows players into a world that is full of hostile enemies and gloom. Little information has been released about the game so far, but what we do know is that players can opt to work together in hopes for a greater chance of survival.

Within the world, players may cross paths and can then team up in a means to increase the skill set and crafting abilities. Strength in numbers seems to be key for survival in Ashen where the game has a variety of creatures and hostile environments that lurk around the corners of this decayed world.

The Darwin Project

Developer: Scavengers Studio
Publisher: Scavengers Studio
Platforms: PC, XBO
Release: March 9, 2018

The Darwin Project is another video game set to launch the popular and trending battle royale genre. Within the game, ten players will battle it out to see who will be the last man standing, though unlike some of the other popular battle royale games in the market today, there can be a variety of ways a player is killed.

While players can kill each other using weapons, there are other elements to worry about such as the weather and environments. Likewise, the developers behind this video game, Scavengers Studios, are hoping that viewers will play a big role in game matches.

Another player will play as a host, who will have the ability to trigger events and cause some extra surprises for gamers to go through. However, viewers who simply watch the match can vote on certain elements to unfold as well. We expect matches to go relatively quick with all these elements combined and best of all its made to be a free-to-play video game.

Forza Horizon 4

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Developer: Playground Games
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: XBO, PC
Release: October 2, 2018

The Forza series, in general, does fantastic in the market though that statement is especially true with their Horizon line. Forza Horizon 4 will still follow the same feel and tone as the past installments though it will be taking place in a fictionalized United Kingdom.

With over four hundred licensed cars, players can race among each other through the variety of intense high-speed tracks. Likewise, there are servers that will support up to seventy-two players making races filling and competitive.

Pit People

Developer: The Behemoth
Publisher: The Behemoth
Platforms: PC, XBO
Release: March 2, 2018

Developed by the creators of Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers comes Pit People. This is a wacky action role-play strategy game that is beyond chaotic and visually hilarious to watch unfold. Within the game, players will be controlling an army as they explore the lands, gather loot and fight against foes that come across their way.

Controls are a bit odd as characters fight on their own so you may have some cast of army healing rather than fighting but this does make the game a bit more enjoyable to watch the battles unfold. If you’re looking for a game to also face against friends or other online players then it’s worth noting that Pit People does feature both a co-op along with a 2v2 game mode.