28 Best NEW Xbox Series X/S Games of 2024

Are you a fan of Xbox Series X/S? If so, 2024 might have some big games for you to play! Don’t consider this list ranked in any particular way. With so many different genres, we wanted to just showcase some games we think you might want check out.

Update: We will continue to update this list periodically throughout the year, so you will likely see some games removed or added. These games are not ranked in any particular order, as the focus here is to showcase titles we are excited to see hit the marketplace.

#28 Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The realm of Thedas is in great peril. In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you’ll be a person tasked with putting together a group of warriors of various classes to fight off the darkness that will attempt to consume the land. You’ll be someone that “no one expects,” and that means you’ll get to be who you desire as you attempt to fight for the land.

What character will you choose, and how will you use their abilities? How will you form your team, and how will you guide them in battle? You’ll have to answer this for yourself when the game arrives!

#27 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Are you ready to find out the truth? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set in a key period of world history, where the Cold War has ended, the Soviet Union has fallen, and yet, something still doesn’t feel right. Some people within the US suspect that there’s something going on the government doesn’t want the citizens to know about, and that’s what they’re looking into.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will feature a deep campaign mode, hopefully, and a robust multiplayer experience so that gamers new and old will have the time of their lives shooting their way through missions and multiplayer maps.

#26 Palworld

It’s almost a running gag at this point that we start out many lists with Palworld. Why is that? Well, we think the game is a bit mean-spirited towards the genre it’s mimicking, especially with some of the things you can do with the monsters.

Despite them being called “Pals,” you don’t have to treat them as such. Instead, you can create a large workforce of these “Pals” to build things for you and crank out weapons. You can even eat them, not that we recommend that.

Oh, and yes, you can use them in the more “traditional” ways by having them fight each other. But you get the sense that this isn’t what the game wants.

#25 Alone in the Dark

While many might not remember it, it was Alone in the Dark that helped set the tone for franchises like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Bringing horror to video games in a way that wasn’t done before.

It eventually fell to the wayside, but something like that doesn’t stay buried for long. And now, THQ Nordic has revealed that Alone in the Dark will be coming back via their studio, and the team behind it are behind games like Amnesia and Soma, meaning that they are minds that are adapted for horror.

There isn’t much known about the game outside of it being called Alone in the Dark. But the team are aiming to build a modern horror masterpiece. So be on the lookout for more info.

#24 Crysis 4

Another title that has been long rumored is that of Crysis 4. The original Crysis trilogy put you in a superpowered exosuit and dared you to stop multiple alien invasions in a variety of locations.

The fun was that you could upgrade the suit however you wanted and thus would be able to augment the player character to be who you really wanted it to be. We have confirmation that Crytek is working on Crysis 4, and even dropped a small teaser earlier in the year to highlight that.

What new abilities will you get? What new threats are on the way that you have to stop? We’ll find out more soon hopefully.

#23 Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new IP from Atlus, and it’s clear that they’re leaning heavily into the RPG stylings of their other beloved franchises to make this game stand out further.

While we don’t know too much about the title, it does give the tagline of “Face Your Fears, Take Back Tomorrow!” So if nothing else, you can guess that it’ll feature a plot to save the world. Just as important, it’ll feature the turn-based combat system that fans of a certain…Persona…will be used to. So hopefully, it’ll have that franchise’s quality as well.

#22 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

For the first time in its history, a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game is coming to consoles. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the fourth game in the series, will release on Xbox Series X/S in 2024. This new title aims to revive the series, which stopped in 2009 with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl was supposed to come out in 2012 as Call of Pripyat’s sequel, but was canceled on the year of its intended release. The game is now back on track, with a release window set in 2024.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an FPS set in the post-apocalyptic Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Mutated monsters and stalkers are roaming around this open world, and it is up to you to take part in a non-linear journey to decide the fate of this zone.

#21 Persona 3 Reload

Atlus has been on quite a roll ever since they released their fifth mainline title. They’ve brought many of their games to numerous platforms, and now, they’re remaking the entry that truly brought a shift to their series via Persona 3 Reload.

The game will give a complete makeover to the OG title and adorn it with updated graphics, UI, music, voice acting, and more. The title takes place in a world where a gateway to another dimension has unlocked an extra hour during the day. Now, a group of students must come together and unlock their Personas so they can save the world from the monsters that lurk within the realm of Tartarus!

#20 The First Descendant

If you’re looking for a shooter title with excellent visuals and a compelling story, The First Descendant might be one to gander at.

The title puts you in a world where invaders try to wipe out humanity. You are a “Descendant,” a warrior with special powers who can battle these beings. You’ll team up with other players to wander the world, fight bosses, and keep the continent you’re on safe.

We weren’t kidding about teaming up to defeat bad guys. The title has a 4-player co-op for you to enjoy. So with each Descendant being different, you’ll have plenty of options on how to fight and what path to choose to achieve victory.

#19 Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is an upcoming action RPG inspired by a 16th-century Chinese novel called Journey to the West. The narrative of the game is based on the adventures of the Monkey King, a famous mythical character who is one of the novel’s primary characters.

In the game, this powerful monkey is referred to as the “Destined One.” He bears several abilities, such as the power to turn into a swamp of flying insects or transform into a giant monster. During his adventures, he will face various opponents, from headless monks to a powerful white dragon.

#18 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

We all know what this universe is about and the fun that can be had depending on the situation and story you’re thrown into. Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 continues the intense action-filled story of the Space Marines, who are once again sent by their leader to try and save the universe from the forces of evil.

As a lone Space Marine, or by teaming with your friends online, you’ll face unending waves of enemies as you go from planet to planet and must do all you can for the glory of the emperor. Oh, and so things can keep living, that’s important too.

#17 WWE 2K24

Are you ready to get into the ring with some of wrestling’s biggest superstars? If so, then you’ll need to get the newly released WWE 2K24! The game builds off the franchise’s return from last year and focuses not only on the legends of today but the legends of the past!

The company is celebrating 40 years of Wrestlemania, and that means you’ll get to partake in some of the greatest matches in the event’s history!

Or, you can go and build up your best roster, play as your favorite wrestler, and see whether you have what it takes to get to the top of the company!

#16 Sand Land

Based on the story by Akira Toriyama, Sand Land will take gamers into a unique world where people and demons both have a problem: there’s not enough water! That sucks!

You’ll play as the “Fiend Prince,” Beelzebub. With his two comrades, you’ll journey across a vast desert in search of a mythical spring that could end everyone’s woes! But, naturally, it won’t be an easy adventure, as monsters and foes will try to stop you.

Another key twist is that instead of fighting with your characters, you’ll build up vehicles to fight monsters for you! You can also set up a base within the desert and slowly grow it until it’s a city!

#15 Everywhere

A truth about our gaming industry right now is that everyone is attempting to make video games that give players “unparalleled freedom,” and the game Everywhere is another you can add to that roster. The game puts you in a vast world where your imagination will determine what you do next and how you interact with other players around you.

For example, you can build just about anything you want and then see how people like it. Or, you can go through various portals you find to fight monsters, build armies, or see the wonders of the universe.

So, what will you do when you have that much power at your fingertips?

#14 Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Many franchises have helped shape the gaming space for the better, and the series starring Lara Croft is definitely up there.

However, given the state of the franchise right now and the trilogy by Crystal Dynamics that filled the last several years, gamers might not have had the chance or desire to play the original adventures with Lara. If that is the case, the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered game will be one you should seek out.

This trilogy of adventures features Lara Croft jumping, puzzle-solving, and shooting her way through various locations to get ancient artifacts. The remastered look will make the games look better than ever, ensuring a fun experience.

#13 Towerborne

At first, you might think that Towerborne is a tower defense title. After all, it has “tower” in its name. However, that’s not the case, as you are instead an “Ace” who was born within a tower and is tasked with saving the people that rest within the Belfry.

But you won’t be merely setting up defenses. Instead, you’ll take your party, whether they be recruited characters or other Aces, out into the world to take down the forces that seek to harm the people.

You can build your Ace how you want, so don’t be afraid to go nuts with the customization. Plus, the world is constantly growing, so your adventures won’t end.

#12 Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

There are plenty of remasters and remakes being put out in the video game space recently, and now, we can add Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake to that list. The classic title is being reborn with new graphics, an orchestra-led soundtrack, new secrets to discover, and more!

At its core, the game is still intact. You’ll play as a pair of brothers on a desperate mission to save their father from the illness afflicting him. To get the cure, they must travel a fantasy-style world, solve puzzles, and rely on one another like never before.

Play this game with a friend for the ultimate “brotherly experience.”

#11 Tekken 8

The Tekken franchise is one of the longest-running, and most endearing, fighting game franchises out there, and for good reason. The series is known for its brutal fighting system, fun characters, and a fierceness about it that puts it above other franchises.

Tekken 7 is widely hailed as the best in the line because of not only its story, but the overall focus on gameplay and customization to make sure everyone enjoyed it. Now, Tekken 8 must try to top it, and the reveal trailer showed that things are picking up right where they left off. Jin and Kazuya are at it once more, and the game looks beautiful.

#10 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II was first announced back in 2019, alongside the reveal of the Xbox Series X. This game is a sequel to 2017’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, which follows the story of Senua, a character struggling with psychosis and the voices in her head.

During The Game Awards 2021, Ninja Theory shared an impressive trailer for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. Senua is leading a group into a cave to try and trap a giant. Their mission failed and the giant awaken, destroying everything in his wake. The exact story of this sequel is still a mystery, but Senua and the voices in her head are back with a new adventure powered by Unreal Engine 5.

#9 Clockwork Revolution

How does one start a revolution? Well, it often depends on the setting. In the case of Clockwork Revolution, the setting is the future, and the way you start a revolution is by going to the past. Your character realizes that someone with access to time travel has crafted their home and time.

Your goal is to return to the past and undo the damage that they’ve done. However, the more you mess with the timestream, the more the home you know will change.

How far will you go to undo what’s been done? Just as important, are things better now than they will be if you change them?

#8 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Picture this, please. The world has gotten an undead problem. But this time, it’s because of the gods! Yep, the gods are trying to take over the world with an undead army, and they’re doing a pretty good job of wrecking humanity.

So, in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, you’ll be part of a coalition of humans who are tired of losing and are doing everything they can to fight back. You’ll need to use magic and might to push back the armies of the undead and take the fight right to the gods!

But whether that works out will be up to you. Think you’re up to the challenge?

#7 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

In the realm of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, there are two beings that you need to be mindful of: the living and the dead. Banishers are humans who attempt to eliminate the spirits that linger in our world. But when a couple finds themselves on opposite ends of the “living spectrum,” a new mission must be carried out.

You’ll go through this mysterious and intense world to find a way to bring your lover back. But it won’t be easy. Both characters have unique abilities to use to get rid of threats, but in the end, it’ll be your choice how the story ends.

#6 Dragon’s Dogma II

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: March 22, 2024

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

When you see a game like Dragon’s Dogma 2, you know you’re getting an RPG experience. The question, as it were, is about what kind of experience you’ll get.

In the game, you’ll first customize your character, known as an Arisen, and tailor them to the RPG stylings you desire. So, if you want to be a swordsman or other kind of weapon wielder, you can do that. Or, you can choose to focus on magic and then style your magical abilities to do all sorts of damage to foes.

Then, head off and make choices that’ll affect you, your party, and the world around you.

#5 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Oh, look! Ichiban is back! That can only mean nice and totally not weird things are about to happen, right?

Yeah, we all know better than that! Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will continue the story of Ichiban as he attempts to build up a new life for himself while still being tied to the Yakuza life he has known for so long. The game will apparently “fill in the gaps” between certain entries while still being its own thing.

The turn-based RPG combat and quests will be present, given their success in the previous title, and things are likely to get even crazier in the sequel. So, if nothing else, prepare for things to get nuts.

#4 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Are you ready for a new adventure in the beloved platforming series? That’s good because Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the first new entry in quite some time. Oh, and unlike the remake we discussed earlier, we KNOW this game is coming out in 2024. It even has a release date!

The game will feature you as Sargon, a prodigy with skills that earned him a place in the prince’s royal guard. However, the prince is soon kidnapped and taken to a mystical place. Separated from your comrades, you must work your way through this mysterious place, unlock new abilities, and find the prince before it’s too late.

#3 Destiny 2: The Final Shape

When Bungie set out to make a sequel to their sci-fi epic, they knew they had to do something grand not just to capture the imagination of gamers, but ensure that they would stick with the game for a long time. That plan came to fruition through their numerous DLC expansions. Each told a story that was leading to a singular moment, and now, that moment has come.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape brings the story of The Witness to an end and possibly the end of everything as we know it! You’ll need to bring every ally you have and figure out a way to stop the “Final Shape” before it’s too late.

#2 Star Wars Outlaws

When it comes to games from a galaxy far, far away, it used to be very hit-or-miss as to whether they’d actually be any good. But recent times have shown that they can shine with the right people behind them. Ubisoft is the team behind Star Wars Outlaws, and early indications are that it will be something special.

The game will take place during the original trilogy, but it’s not focusing on the “main storyline” of those films, just the time period. You’ll be Kay Vess, who is attempting to get a new life for herself and has to outlast the criminal underworld to make that happen. Good luck with that!

#1 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Undoubtedly, many of you are looking forward to the first DLC for FromSoftware’s latest Soulslike title. Given how grand and fun it is, we’d bet that many of you are still playing the main game. But Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree aims to be more than just DLC. Or at least, that’s how many are perceiving it based on the little we’ve seen.

Many hope the game won’t just offer new quests and enemies to fight but expand upon the lore that made the unique world special. Get ready to dive into this challenging gameplay experience all over again.