11 Xbox One Exclusive Games to get Excited About. Kill mutants, battle the Covenant and create your own levels with these must play Xbox One games. When the Xbox One arrived last November, Microsoft pushed exclusive titles like Dead Rising 3, Forza Motorsport 5, Killer Instinct and Ryse: Son of Rome. The publisher satisfied fans, but there’s much more to the lineup than a handful of exclusive games. Thankfully, there's more where that came from. Microsoft recently went on a huge push for original games, and several of them caught the public eye. That said, here are 11 Xbox One exclusives you’ll go nuts for. Insomniac Games' list of titles is impressive, between the Ratchet and Clank saga, the multiplayer oriented Fuse and the gritty Resistance trilogy. However, with Sunset Overdrive, it's doing things differently with a free-wheeling approach to action. You'll battle energy drink-infused aliens with every sort of weapon you can get your hands on, from a teddy bear explosive rifle to a bowling ball cannon. In addition, your mobility is ridiculously loose, as you can get around sliding on wires, running along walls and bouncing off explosive pads. Halo: The Master Chief Collection (November 18th) The Halo legacy stood tall over the years, even when development shifted from the folks at Bungie to 343 Studios, who proved its worth with the magnificent Halo 4. Now prepare for a double dose of Xbox One goodness, starting with The Master Chief Collection. This package features the first four games in the series, remastered to 60 frames per second and 1080p resolution. On top of that, the multiplayer was reworked, with all the maps and perks you've come to expect over the years. Finally, there’s beta access for Halo 5: Guardians. Bottom line, you can’t pass this up. Even though it's well over a year away, the next saga in the Halo franchise will easily be one of the most exciting, continuing Master Chief's quest to find out what happened to his virtual partner Cortana. He's not the only one hitting the ground running, however, as a mysterious new character will take part in the action with his own story to tell. The beta packaged with the Master Chief Collection, which kicks off this December, should also introduce a whole new level of multiplayer. Playdead Studios made a name for itself with the remarkable Limbo, a dark and haunting game that made the most of its environment with some great puzzle solving. It looks like the team will apply a similar logic to its forthcoming Xbox One indie title, Inside. Although details are scarce, it appears that you're once again playing a young, defenseless lad, trying to make his way through the confines of a large, trouble-filled prison. We've only seen bits and pieces of this one, but it should have no trouble becoming a classic. Project Spark (October 2014) It's been in beta for what seems like forever, but this October, Microsoft will finally launch the game creation tool Project Spark in all its glory. This build-your-own-adventure title benefits from a terrific user interface, along with various tools that let you do a number of things. In addition, you'll also be able to play around with Conker, the squirrel from the Xbox/Nintendo 64 release, Bad Fur Day, though he seems much tamer than usual. No matter – imaginative players will have a ball putting stuff together with Spark. The latest from Platinum Games, the developers of Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, is still a ways off, as only a teaser trailer was shown. Nevertheless, the premise behind Scalebound is rich and promising, revolving around a world of dangerous dragons and the magical knights who ride them. It's like How to Train Your Dragon, but on a much more epic scale, with the kind of action we've come to expect from Platinum. Look for it next year. You might scratch your head thinking, "What the heck is Cuphead?" This side-scrolling platformer takes the antics you've come to expect from games like Mega Man and Contra, but wraps it around multiple pathways that guide your adventure in all new directions. Perhaps the most stunning thing about Cuphead, though, is its art style. It mimics the classic Max Fleischer and old-school Mickey Mouse cartoons almost perfectly, right down to the dizzy animations of bosses and the hampered running style of your main character, Cuphead. This one is sure to be a sleeper hit. Ori and the Blind Forest (2015) In order to get a better perspective on what Microsoft wants to do with its independent game line-up, watch the trailer for the heartbreakingly beautiful Ori and the Blind Forest. In this Metroidvania-style adventure, you'll visit the darkest corners of a forest with a magical little creature, using abilities that can help them unlock new areas and tools they'll need later on in the game. Ori also looks to have a great story to tell, as you can see in the trailer above. Expect this to be a critical darling when it arrives next year. So what exactly has Remedy been up to since it wrapped up the Alan Wake saga on the Xbox 360? A lot, actually. In Quantum Break, you'll find an interesting new universe, where the main character guides time and space in certain situations in order to save others. This game was notably absent during Microsoft's presentation at E3 last month, but it's still in the works and looks incredibly promising. You can expect it to resurface sometime later in the year, in time for a big unveiling in 2015. Fans of Fable had plenty of opportunities to run around Albion and stir up trouble, but Lionhead Studios is definitely saving the best adventures for Xbox One. In Fable Legends, you'll be able to take on enemies with the help of friends, or even step into the role of a villain if you feel like squashing heroes flat. Although Legends will abandon the open-world role-playing style players have become accustomed to, it'll still have plenty of action to go around. Agent, you're back on mission. After the first two Crackdown games made waves on Xbox 360, the franchise continues on Xbox One with an even bigger city to explore, more abilities to unlock and more trouble to get into. The trailer above is all CG, but it gives you an idea of what you can do with your teammates, even if it means driving up the side of a building to bust into someone's office. We can't wait! What about Forza Horizon 2? We didn’t forget about this open world racer. 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Halo Wars 2 Beta Stats and Halo 5: Forge on Windows 10. Lots of exciting things happening in the world of Halo! The 17 Best Xbox One Exclusive Games Released So Far. Microsoft may not be winning the console war, but it’s doing everything it can to catch up. One key reason a gamer might buy into Microsoft’s ecosystem is for the Xbox One exclusive games you can’t find anywhere else. It’s important to note that many of the games below are Xbox One exclusives, but others, including all Microsoft-published games in the future, are also available on Windows 10. Below, we take a look at the best games available exclusively for Microsoft systems. Check out the list, and if you’re interested in the other side of the console war, also take a look at our list of the best PlayStation 4 exclusives. 17. Killer Instinct. Killer Instinct | Microsoft Studios. The classic fighting game from the ‘90s is back in an all-new Xbox One exclusive, with much better graphics and more intense gameplay than before. With a heavy focus on combos, this game lets you string together a series of moves into a torrent of pain for your opponent. The only catch is that the person you’re pummeling is always on the lookout for combo-busting opportunities that can quickly turn the tide of the match. One drawback is that the game only features eight fighters — a slim cast of characters compared to Street Fighter IV or Mortal Kombat — but it makes up for the deficit with tons of unlockables. Did we mention it’s free to play? 16. Dance Central Spotlight. Dance Central Spotlight | Microsoft Game Studios. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, Dance Central Spotlight brings back the boogie with a new array of tunes and moves to dance along with. The latest installment includes hits from the likes of Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, and Lorde, as well as plenty of extra downloadable tunes and dance routines. On top of the dance modes developed in earlier members of the series, Spotlight includes a workout mode. The new features and new jams helped make this game a quick hit and rose it up the ranks to be one of the Xbox One’s top exclusive games so far. 15. Quantum Break. Quantum Break | Microsoft Studios. Quantum Break , by the makers of Max Payne and Alan Wake , is a third-person shooter that was made alongside a live-action television series. The idea is that you play a section of the game, then watch an episode of the show, then lather, rinse, and repeat. Some of the scenes in the episodes presented to you will depend on the choices you made in the game. While this isn’t the first video game to have a TV show tie-in, the way the two interact here proves downright compelling, as do the hero’s clever time-manipulating powers that help him during shootouts. If you want more info, check out these Things You Need to Know About Quantum Break. #IDARB | Microsoft Studios. This oddly-titled game is a side-scrolling pixelated game about a brand new made-up sport. You and up to seven other players engage in team-based matches in which everyone’s leaping around the field, trying desperately to throw the ball into a goal. You can pass the ball to teammates, jump, double-jump, and swipe it away from opponents. It’s fast-paced and highly chaotic, just how we like it. 13. Dead Rising 3. Dead Rising 3 | Microsoft Game Studios. Set during the inevitable zombie apocalypse, Dead Rising 3 has you make your way out of Los Angeles before the military arrives to blow the city to smithereens. Previous games in the series were more boxed-in, but this one is open-world, which means you can wander wherever you want, picking up all kinds of common items and using them as weapons against the undead. The killer feature here is how many zombies the Xbox One hardware lets the game throw at you at once. It can become overwhelming at times — which is exactly how a zombie attack should feel. 12. Forza Motorsport 5. Forza Motorsport 5 | Microsoft Studios. This installment of Microsoft’s realistic racing series was the highest-reviewed Xbox One game to date (at the time of this article’s initial publication). This game delivers all the thrills of driving the best cars in the world through gorgeous locations worldwide. While this title is more forgiving than the PlayStation exclusive Gran Turismo series, it still offers a realistic driving simulator that’s great for racing game veterans and newbies alike. Not to mention that the game looks better than just about anything else out there on any system. Bottom line: If you have an Xbox One and you dig racing games, Forza Motorsport 5 should be in your game collection. 11. Sunset Overdrive. Sunset Overdrive | Microsoft Game Studios. From Insomniac Games, the makers of the Ratchet & Clank series, comes Sunset Overdrive , a third-person shooter that looks nuts in all the right ways. It takes place in the year 2027 when a new energy drink comes out and accidentally turns almost everyone into killer mutants. While most games would depict such a future as a dreary place, Sunset Overdrive just wants you to have fun. That’s why they call it the “awesomepocalypse.” As one of the few humans left, you run around the city, blasting mutants with an array of weaponry, and traversing the environment like you’re in a classic Tony Hawk game. You can run up walls, grind on railings, swing from ropes, and do all kinds of fun things to get from point A to point B. There’s even a multiplayer mode so you can play with your friends. If you’re a fan of parkour and shooting things in your video games, you’ll want to check this one out. 10. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition | Microsoft. The original Gears of War came out back in 2006 for Xbox 360, and it kicked off one of the best shooter franchises around. Before Gears of War 4 hit the shelves in 2016, Microsoft thought it would rekindle excitement for the series by polishing up the first installment for Xbox One. The ploy worked, because Gears of War is looking more and more like a timeless classic of the shooter genre. The game is just as brilliant as it was when it came out, and the new graphics make it feel fresh and exciting again. Now if only they’d remaster the rest of the series … 9. Rare Replay. Rare Replay | Microsoft. Ever since Microsoft bought Rare in 2002, most of the developer’s old games and franchises have been collecting dust. That changed with the release of this huge collection of 30 games from Rare’s past, including classics like Battletoads , Banjo-Kazooie , Perfect Dark , R.C. Pro-Am , and more. The only downside is that it doesn’t have famous Nintendo-published classics like Donkey Kong Country and GoldenEye 007 . But don’t let that get you down, because the whole thing only costs $30. 8. Gears of War 4. Gears of War 4 | Microsoft. The series that basically invented the cover-based shooter is back. Now that humans have triumphed over the alien threat of the previous installments, life is settling into a new kind of normal for folks in the futuristic Gears of War universe. Twenty-five years have passed, and most people are living in cities under the protection of enforcer robots. Since this is a game about shooting things, the peace obviously can’t last. The game centers around a group of friends led by J.D. Fenix — the son of series veteran Marcus Fenix — as they flee the chaos of the city, meet up with Marcus, and take on a whole new threat. The campaign only supports two-player co-op this go round, but the multiplayer is fully fleshed out. Expect to find familiar modes like Horde, King of the Hill, TDM, Guardian, and Warzone, alongside new ones like Dodgeball, Escalation, and Arms Race. Each one has a different set of rules, but Horde mode is the centerpiece. Whether you’re in it for the story or multiplayer, Gears of War 4 rocks. 7. Halo 5: Guardians. Halo 5: Guardians | Microsoft. Halo has been Microsoft’s premier shooter series since the original Xbox, and it continues on in fine form with this entry. The story this time around catches up with Master Chief after he’s gone AWOL. Missions switch between his adventures and those of Spartan Locke, who’s hot on the hero’s trail. The gameplay has never felt better — which is saying something in a series that has always led the way in terms of first-person shooter controls. The game comes packed with a campaign that lets up to four players work together to take down the Covenant and a pair of extremely fun multiplayer modes. The best one is Warzone, in which two teams of 12 players start on opposite sides of the map. Each tries to conquer a central base while also fighting off Covenant forces. If you like shooters and you have an Xbox One, this game deserves to be in your collection. 6. Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Halo: The Master Chief Collection | Microsoft. Have you heard of Halo ? Just kidding, that’s a silly question because the Xbox-exclusive series is a household name at this point. Halo: The Master Chief Collection gathers all four of the series’ main games into one gorgeous package. Best of all, the games that first came out on the original Xbox, Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 , have been totally remastered with graphics that look right at home on the Xbox One. But the developers didn’t stop there. They’ve also packed in every single multiplayer map that’s ever been released for all of the games, including DLC and PC-exclusive maps. Additionally, they’ve remade six of the most popular multiplayer maps from Halo 2 in a modified game engine so they run even better with tweaked layouts. All in all, it’s an impressive package, and a great deal for anyone with a fondness for the series. 5. Forza Horizon 2. Forza Horizon 2 | Microsoft. The Forza Horizon games offer an enticing mix between a realistic racing simulator and a more off-the-wall arcade-style racer. Their gameplay is realistic, but unlike the core Forza Motorsport games, they sand down the rough edges, making for a less punishing, more newbie-friendly experience. When you try to take a tight turn too fast, for instance, the game will give you an assist to keep you on track, rather than turn your car into a heap of wreckage, as would happen in real life. Forza Horizon 2 offers over 200 real cars and an open-world stretch of land that covers northern Italy and southern France. If you want to see what’s happening in racing games these days, this is a great place to start. 4. Titanfall. Titanfall | Electronic Arts. Titanfall is a Microsoft exclusive that was made by Respawn Entertainment. Respawn, as you may or may not know, is headed by people who were responsible for making Call of Duty a household name — which means they know a thing or two about successful shooters. And they knocked it out of the park with Titanfall . The game made the bold move of ditching a single-player campaign to go all-in on multiplayer, and it worked: it was one of the most innovative shooters of its time. It has forward-thinking movement mechanics like wall-running and double-jumps, plus some very cool exoskeletons and mechs. What’s not to love? 3. Forza Motorsport 6. Forza Motorsport 6 | Microsoft. Developer Turn 10 Studios has been delivering some of the best racers ever made in recent years, with the core Forza Motorsport series of realistic racing sims and the more arcade-style Forza Horizon series. Forza Motorsport 6 makes up for the previous installment’s relatively skimpy amount of content with over 450 cars and 26 tracks, 10 of which are new to the series, including Rio de Janeiro, Daytona, and Watkins Glen. There’s also a major focus on weather this time around, with night and rain effects that not only look realistic, but that also affect the driving physics — just like in real life. 2. Ori and the Blind Forest. Ori and the Blind Forest | Microsoft. This side-scrolling adventure stars a forest spirit on a coming-of-age journey. Developer Moon studios spent four years on this game, trying to give it a similar feel to Nintendo classics like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Metroid . That’s a high bar to clear, but they actually did it, creating what gamers and critics alike agree is one of the best game you can play on Xbox One. 1. Forza Horizon 3. Forza Horizon 3 | Microsoft. Since Forza Horizon 2 was such an incredible game, it’s no surprise the developers managed to outdo themselves once again with the third outing, which brings the Horizon festival to the sun-splashed (or rain-drenched, depending on the conditions) continent of Australia. It has you drive all manner of vehicles — from Ferraris to ATVs — through environments like highways, dunes, forests, caves, vineyards, and beaches. And if you get lonely driving solo, you can play with up to three friends in co-op racing. 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By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's. See The Most Anticipated Xbox One-Exclusive Games Of 2018. Everything from Sea of Thieves to Crackdown 3 and more, here are the big upcoming exclusives that Xbox One owners have to look forward to this year. by Nick Margherita and Kevin Knezevic on Jan 23, 2018 03:48 AM. You are now subscribed. Xbox One may have had a slimmer lineup of exclusive games than either PS4 or Nintendo Switch in 2017, but the new year is certainly shaping up to be a busier one for Microsoft's console. Following the launch of its powerful Xbox One X last November, Microsoft is turning its attention to expanding its roster of first-party titles, with a solid selection of games that can only be found on Xbox One (and PC, thanks to the company's Play Anywhere program) lined up throughout the year. In the video above, we take a look at the most anticipated games coming exclusively to Xbox One in 2018. On top of some titles that we've already known about for quite some time, such as Sea of Thieves, the anticipated pirate game from storied developer Rare, Xbox One owners have a slate of exciting games to look forward in the coming months, from high-profile releases like State of Decay 2 and Crackdown 3 to some intriguing indie titles like Ashen and The Last Night. You can also see all of the year's big Xbox One exclusives in our gallery. Those certainly aren't the only big games coming to Xbox One this year, as a number of major multiplatform releases like Red Dead Redemption 2 are slated to arrive in the next few months. Microsoft will also continue to bolster the Xbox One's library by making even more original Xbox games backwards compatible. The first batch of original Xbox games arrived back in October and added classics like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Ninja Gaiden Black, and Microsoft has said that another selection will be available sometime this spring. Regardless of what platform you own, there are a ton of great games to look forward to in 2018. In addition to Xbox One, we've taken a look at the most anticipated PS4 games, Nintendo Switch games, and PC games of the year. We've also shared what we think will happen this year in our gaming predictions for 2018. Nick Margherita. Sea of Thieves. We'll begin emailing you updates about %gameName%. PS4 Games vs Xbox One Games. This page contains information on the different console games exclusive to either PS4 or Xbox One. This list shows every known game available to one of the consoles (as well as the PC) but not to the other. EditPS4 Vs Xbox One Exclusive Games Chart. Any Game colored in Green or Blue is specifically a console exclusive and not availble on PC or iOS devices. This is a comparison of titles currently known for both consoles, and only for those that have been confirmed for release and on specific platforms (Japan only games will not be listed). 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We have updated our PRIVACY POLICY and encourage you to read it by clicking here. IGN uses cookies and other tracking technologies to customize online advertisements, and for other purposes. IGN supports the Digital Advertising Alliance principles. Learn More. Top 10 Upcoming Xbox One Exclusive Games. For console gamers, the most important difference between the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 is the games. Sure, they differ in CPU and graphical power, but none of that matters unless it’s used to fuel awesome gaming experiences. To find out which console is worth your hard-earned cash, first look at the best exclusives on Xbox One. Then take a look at the upcoming Xbox One exclusives are in the works for below. Bear in mind that Microsoft will also be releasing many of these on Windows 10 PC as part of its Play Anywhere program, so these games aren’t true exclusives. Still, if you don’t want to shell out cash for a gaming PC, these are games you won’t find on any other console. 1. Halo Wars 2. Release Date : February 21, 2017. A real-time strategy game set in the Halo universe, Halo Wars 2 puts you in charge of an army of Spartan soldiers along with futuristic military vehicles like Warthogs and Scorpions that will be familiar to anyone who’s played a Halo game. The idea is to wipe out the threat posed by a “terrifying new enemy.” Whether you’ve played the original or not, this is a safe bet for any RTS fans out there. And the award for most unlikely video game title goes to Cuphead , a game that could also take an award for not looking like a video game at all. Done in the striking art style of 1930s cartoons, Cuphead puts you in the shoes of the title character, who has made a deal with the devil and has to defeat bosses to repay his debt. Gameplay-wise, you run around and fire off projectiles to defeat enemies. The bosses are huge, with widely varying move sets and abilities. All in all, this promises to be a game unlike any other. If it’s as enjoyable to play as it is to look at, Cuphead is sure to please any action platformer fan. 3. Crackdown 3. The Crackdown series follows a futuristic cop in a corrupt, open-world city overrun by violent gangs. What’s remarkable about it is how you start out as a pretty normal guy, but thanks to incremental upgrades, by the end of the game you can leap up the sides of skyscrapers and wipe out swarms of bad guys single-handedly. We haven’t seen much of the third installment, but we do know that it will offer a cooperative campaign, destructible environments, and will take advantage of the Xbox One’s cloud computing feature. Watch the trailer above to get an idea of what to expect once the game comes out. 4. Sea of Thieves. Microsoft’s Rare Studio is behind this sea-faring title about being a pirate. You and other players will take to the seas, sailing ships, engaging in cannon battles, fighting fantastical creatures, and looking for treasure. Not much else is known about the game, but it looks promising so far. 5. Scalebound. Developed by Platinum Games, the makers of such excellent action games as Bayonetta 2 and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance , Scalebound looks like a fantasy game of epic proportions. You play as an adventurer who travels to a distant world full of enormous monsters. Luckily for you, you soon befriend a dragon who helps you take on these vicious beasts. Really, that’s about all we know so far about the game, but the trailer looks suitably grand. If the game is anything like that (or like the excellent titles Platinum has made in the past), it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on. 6. State of Decay 2. Looking to have some fun by surviving a zombie apocalypse? This is the game for you. State of Decay 2 follows in its predecessor’s footsteps by offering up a grueling survival role-playing game. Since surviving with friends is always more fun than surviving alone, it features up to four-player co-op multiplayer, so your buddies can drop in or out of your game at any time. Check out the trailer above if you could use more zombies in your life. 7. Phantom Dust. This game has been on quite a journey. While it was first released on the original Xbox in 2004 to positive reviews, Microsoft announced that a full reboot was in the works for Xbox One. Fans of the original were excited for it, until Microsoft shut down the development team. Apparently Microsoft has resurrected the project, a game that mixes an action RPG with card collecting. 8. Gigantic. The MOBAs just don’t stop coming, do they? Gigantic is the latest in a long line of “multiplayer online battle arenas” that pit two teams of five unique fighters against each other as they vie for control of the map. The idea is to power up your team each match to turn them “gigantic,” which provides a big leg up in battle. The best thing about it is that it will be free-to-play, so you won’t have to spend a time to give it a shot. When it comes to developers, Capybara Games is one of the most creative teams around. Capy is responsible for the fantastic strategy puzzler Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes , the artistic adventure game Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP , and the mind-bending shooter Super Time Force . If the developer’s next title lives up to the company’s high standard, you won’t want to miss it. The title in question is Below , a top-down action adventure game that stars a tiny hero on an enormous island. Unlike in most games, death is permanent here, meaning you have to start from square one each time you perish. That’s a risky choice that could lose a lot of potential customers. To find out if it pays off, we’ll have to wait for its release. Very little is known about this quiet, dark, atmospheric game, but the teaser trailer above sure makes a statement. It’s an action RPG about a group of wanderers in a dark world that’s full of ash and mysterious creatures (including a horned sky whale). According to developer Aurora44, “At its core, Ashen is about forging relationships. Players can guide those they trust to their camp – together, you might just stand a chance.” I’m not sure what that means, but I’m interested to hear more. The 17 Best Xbox One Exclusive Games Released So Far. Microsoft may not be winning the console war, but it’s doing everything it can to catch up. One key reason a gamer might buy into Microsoft’s ecosystem is for the Xbox One exclusive games you can’t find anywhere else. It’s important to note that many of the games below are Xbox One exclusives, but others, including all Microsoft-published games in the future, are also available on Windows 10. Below, we take a look at the best games available exclusively for Microsoft systems. Check out the list, and if you’re interested in the other side of the console war, also take a look at our list of the best PlayStation 4 exclusives. 17. Killer Instinct. Killer Instinct | Microsoft Studios. The classic fighting game from the ‘90s is back in an all-new Xbox One exclusive, with much better graphics and more intense gameplay than before. With a heavy focus on combos, this game lets you string together a series of moves into a torrent of pain for your opponent. The only catch is that the person you’re pummeling is always on the lookout for combo-busting opportunities that can quickly turn the tide of the match. One drawback is that the game only features eight fighters — a slim cast of characters compared to Street Fighter IV or Mortal Kombat — but it makes up for the deficit with tons of unlockables. Did we mention it’s free to play? 16. Dance Central Spotlight. Dance Central Spotlight | Microsoft Game Studios. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, Dance Central Spotlight brings back the boogie with a new array of tunes and moves to dance along with. The latest installment includes hits from the likes of Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, and Lorde, as well as plenty of extra downloadable tunes and dance routines. On top of the dance modes developed in earlier members of the series, Spotlight includes a workout mode. The new features and new jams helped make this game a quick hit and rose it up the ranks to be one of the Xbox One’s top exclusive games so far. 15. Quantum Break. Quantum Break | Microsoft Studios. Quantum Break , by the makers of Max Payne and Alan Wake , is a third-person shooter that was made alongside a live-action television series. The idea is that you play a section of the game, then watch an episode of the show, then lather, rinse, and repeat. Some of the scenes in the episodes presented to you will depend on the choices you made in the game. While this isn’t the first video game to have a TV show tie-in, the way the two interact here proves downright compelling, as do the hero’s clever time-manipulating powers that help him during shootouts. If you want more info, check out these Things You Need to Know About Quantum Break. #IDARB | Microsoft Studios. This oddly-titled game is a side-scrolling pixelated game about a brand new made-up sport. You and up to seven other players engage in team-based matches in which everyone’s leaping around the field, trying desperately to throw the ball into a goal. You can pass the ball to teammates, jump, double-jump, and swipe it away from opponents. It’s fast-paced and highly chaotic, just how we like it. 13. Dead Rising 3. Dead Rising 3 | Microsoft Game Studios. Set during the inevitable zombie apocalypse, Dead Rising 3 has you make your way out of Los Angeles before the military arrives to blow the city to smithereens. Previous games in the series were more boxed-in, but this one is open-world, which means you can wander wherever you want, picking up all kinds of common items and using them as weapons against the undead. The killer feature here is how many zombies the Xbox One hardware lets the game throw at you at once. It can become overwhelming at times — which is exactly how a zombie attack should feel. 12. Forza Motorsport 5. Forza Motorsport 5 | Microsoft Studios. This installment of Microsoft’s realistic racing series was the highest-reviewed Xbox One game to date (at the time of this article’s initial publication). This game delivers all the thrills of driving the best cars in the world through gorgeous locations worldwide. While this title is more forgiving than the PlayStation exclusive Gran Turismo series, it still offers a realistic driving simulator that’s great for racing game veterans and newbies alike. Not to mention that the game looks better than just about anything else out there on any system. Bottom line: If you have an Xbox One and you dig racing games, Forza Motorsport 5 should be in your game collection. 11. Sunset Overdrive. Sunset Overdrive | Microsoft Game Studios. From Insomniac Games, the makers of the Ratchet & Clank series, comes Sunset Overdrive , a third-person shooter that looks nuts in all the right ways. It takes place in the year 2027 when a new energy drink comes out and accidentally turns almost everyone into killer mutants. While most games would depict such a future as a dreary place, Sunset Overdrive just wants you to have fun. That’s why they call it the “awesomepocalypse.” As one of the few humans left, you run around the city, blasting mutants with an array of weaponry, and traversing the environment like you’re in a classic Tony Hawk game. You can run up walls, grind on railings, swing from ropes, and do all kinds of fun things to get from point A to point B. There’s even a multiplayer mode so you can play with your friends. If you’re a fan of parkour and shooting things in your video games, you’ll want to check this one out. 10. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition | Microsoft. The original Gears of War came out back in 2006 for Xbox 360, and it kicked off one of the best shooter franchises around. Before Gears of War 4 hit the shelves in 2016, Microsoft thought it would rekindle excitement for the series by polishing up the first installment for Xbox One. The ploy worked, because Gears of War is looking more and more like a timeless classic of the shooter genre. The game is just as brilliant as it was when it came out, and the new graphics make it feel fresh and exciting again. Now if only they’d remaster the rest of the series … 9. Rare Replay. Rare Replay | Microsoft. Ever since Microsoft bought Rare in 2002, most of the developer’s old games and franchises have been collecting dust. That changed with the release of this huge collection of 30 games from Rare’s past, including classics like Battletoads , Banjo-Kazooie , Perfect Dark , R.C. Pro-Am , and more. The only downside is that it doesn’t have famous Nintendo-published classics like Donkey Kong Country and GoldenEye 007 . But don’t let that get you down, because the whole thing only costs $30. 8. Gears of War 4. Gears of War 4 | Microsoft. The series that basically invented the cover-based shooter is back. Now that humans have triumphed over the alien threat of the previous installments, life is settling into a new kind of normal for folks in the futuristic Gears of War universe. Twenty-five years have passed, and most people are living in cities under the protection of enforcer robots. Since this is a game about shooting things, the peace obviously can’t last. The game centers around a group of friends led by J.D. Fenix — the son of series veteran Marcus Fenix — as they flee the chaos of the city, meet up with Marcus, and take on a whole new threat. The campaign only supports two-player co-op this go round, but the multiplayer is fully fleshed out. Expect to find familiar modes like Horde, King of the Hill, TDM, Guardian, and Warzone, alongside new ones like Dodgeball, Escalation, and Arms Race. Each one has a different set of rules, but Horde mode is the centerpiece. Whether you’re in it for the story or multiplayer, Gears of War 4 rocks. 7. Halo 5: Guardians. Halo 5: Guardians | Microsoft. Halo has been Microsoft’s premier shooter series since the original Xbox, and it continues on in fine form with this entry. The story this time around catches up with Master Chief after he’s gone AWOL. Missions switch between his adventures and those of Spartan Locke, who’s hot on the hero’s trail. The gameplay has never felt better — which is saying something in a series that has always led the way in terms of first-person shooter controls. The game comes packed with a campaign that lets up to four players work together to take down the Covenant and a pair of extremely fun multiplayer modes. The best one is Warzone, in which two teams of 12 players start on opposite sides of the map. Each tries to conquer a central base while also fighting off Covenant forces. If you like shooters and you have an Xbox One, this game deserves to be in your collection. 6. Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Halo: The Master Chief Collection | Microsoft. Have you heard of Halo ? Just kidding, that’s a silly question because the Xbox-exclusive series is a household name at this point. Halo: The Master Chief Collection gathers all four of the series’ main games into one gorgeous package. Best of all, the games that first came out on the original Xbox, Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 , have been totally remastered with graphics that look right at home on the Xbox One. But the developers didn’t stop there. They’ve also packed in every single multiplayer map that’s ever been released for all of the games, including DLC and PC-exclusive maps. Additionally, they’ve remade six of the most popular multiplayer maps from Halo 2 in a modified game engine so they run even better with tweaked layouts. All in all, it’s an impressive package, and a great deal for anyone with a fondness for the series. 5. Forza Horizon 2. Forza Horizon 2 | Microsoft. The Forza Horizon games offer an enticing mix between a realistic racing simulator and a more off-the-wall arcade-style racer. Their gameplay is realistic, but unlike the core Forza Motorsport games, they sand down the rough edges, making for a less punishing, more newbie-friendly experience. When you try to take a tight turn too fast, for instance, the game will give you an assist to keep you on track, rather than turn your car into a heap of wreckage, as would happen in real life. Forza Horizon 2 offers over 200 real cars and an open-world stretch of land that covers northern Italy and southern France. If you want to see what’s happening in racing games these days, this is a great place to start. 4. Titanfall. Titanfall | Electronic Arts. Titanfall is a Microsoft exclusive that was made by Respawn Entertainment. Respawn, as you may or may not know, is headed by people who were responsible for making Call of Duty a household name — which means they know a thing or two about successful shooters. And they knocked it out of the park with Titanfall . The game made the bold move of ditching a single-player campaign to go all-in on multiplayer, and it worked: it was one of the most innovative shooters of its time. It has forward-thinking movement mechanics like wall-running and double-jumps, plus some very cool exoskeletons and mechs. What’s not to love? 3. Forza Motorsport 6. Forza Motorsport 6 | Microsoft. Developer Turn 10 Studios has been delivering some of the best racers ever made in recent years, with the core Forza Motorsport series of realistic racing sims and the more arcade-style Forza Horizon series. Forza Motorsport 6 makes up for the previous installment’s relatively skimpy amount of content with over 450 cars and 26 tracks, 10 of which are new to the series, including Rio de Janeiro, Daytona, and Watkins Glen. There’s also a major focus on weather this time around, with night and rain effects that not only look realistic, but that also affect the driving physics — just like in real life. 2. Ori and the Blind Forest. Ori and the Blind Forest | Microsoft. This side-scrolling adventure stars a forest spirit on a coming-of-age journey. Developer Moon studios spent four years on this game, trying to give it a similar feel to Nintendo classics like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Metroid . That’s a high bar to clear, but they actually did it, creating what gamers and critics alike agree is one of the best game you can play on Xbox One. 1. Forza Horizon 3. Forza Horizon 3 | Microsoft. Since Forza Horizon 2 was such an incredible game, it’s no surprise the developers managed to outdo themselves once again with the third outing, which brings the Horizon festival to the sun-splashed (or rain-drenched, depending on the conditions) continent of Australia. It has you drive all manner of vehicles — from Ferraris to ATVs — through environments like highways, dunes, forests, caves, vineyards, and beaches. And if you get lonely driving solo, you can play with up to three friends in co-op racing. This game is utterly fantastic, so whether or not you normally enjoy racing games, read our review to see if it might appeal to you. GamesRadar+ The best Xbox One exclusives 2018 - the releases you need to own. If you've got an Xbox One X recently, or still have a trusty S/original, you're probably looking for the best exclusive releases to show what it can do. Especially with a world of Xbox One X enhanced games to play now. With that in mind these are 10 of the best Xbox One exclusive games currently available. And, for the X owners out there, we've marked whether they're Xbox One X enhanced or not, so you'll know if you're going to get a little extra bang on your box. Most recently we've added PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds to the list, especially as its 1vs99 deathmatch popularity shows no sign of letting up any time soon. Then there are some of last years other Xbox hits like Cuphead , with it's cartoon charm and merciless challenge, and Forza Motorsport 7 , quite possible the best racer out there right now. And that's all on top of established classics like Quantum Break , Gears of War 4 and obviously a Halo game or two. Let's take a look. 10. Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) Real-time strategy games rarely flourish on consoles, but Halo Wars 2 manages to comfortably map every tactical function you need to the gamepad, putting the focus on fast-paced, top-down action while saving you the headache of having to constantly fiddle with the controls. This sequel adds the invaluable ability to create control groups for your units (all faithfully recreating Halo's most iconic vehicles and enemies), which makes micro-managing your army mid-combat a breeze. Halo Wars 2's campaign tells a gripping war story with plenty of impressive cutscenes, and the orchestral score is up there with the series' best. If you're jumping into the online multiplayer, be sure to check out the innovative Blitz mode, which couples classic RTS gameplay with a deck-building mechanic to become Halo Wars 2's best innovation. 9. Quantum Break (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) It might've overextended a bit with its experimental TV tie-in elements, but Quantum Break from Remedy Entertainment (makers of Max Payne and Alan Wake) has moments where its mix of third-person shooting and temporal powers really soars. As Jack Joyce (played by Shawn Ashmore, the lead in a relatively star-studded cast), you've stumbled into time-manipulating godhood and must use your newfound superpowers to wipe out waves of armed goons and prevent the cataclysmic End of Time. It's worth playing Quantum Break just for those moments when you've trapped enemies in a prism-like stasis bubble, peppered them with soon-to-be-unfrozen bullets, then warp-dashed over to another baddie for a melee takedown, all in the span of a few seconds. 8. Ori and the Blind Forest (Xbox One X Enhanced: no) The sheer artistry of Ori and the Blind Forest must be seen to be believed. This beautiful 2D platformer puts you in control of the adorable fluffball Ori, accompanied by a watchful spirit named Sein as you explore a lush, treacherous forest structured in brilliant Metroidvania fashion. It's all brought to life with beautiful hand-drawn art, silky smooth animation, and a stirring soundtrack that'd be right at home in a Hayao Miyazaki movie. As if the base game wasn't enchanting enough, the Definitive Edition expands Ori's adventure with new areas and additional abilities that shape how you nimbly dart around the expansive environments with invigorating fluidity. If you're not one to back down from a challenge - some difficulty spikes really test your skill and perseverance - Ori's adventure will enthrall you from start to finish. 7. Sunset Overdrive (Xbox One X Enhanced: no) Insomniac Games made a name for itself with the beloved Ratchet & Clank series, famous for their varied assortments of outlandish weaponry - so the studio decided to take that expertise in crafting absurd artillery, build an open-world, Jet Set Radio-style metropolis bursting with color around it, and infuse the chaotic proceedings with a healthy dose of punk rock attitude. Sunset Overdrive lets you pull off some spectacularly absurd feats of mass destruction, where you can launch bowling bowls, fireworks, explosive teddy bears, and more, mowing down hordes of mutants, robots, and bizarre gang members while you grind along telephone poles with your physics-defying sneakers. Its attempts at edgy humor constantly fall flat, but the sheer fun and freedom of grinding, flipping, and air-dashing around Sunset Overdrive's urban playground make it well worth a go. 6. Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) It's nowhere near the best Halo game , but as sci-fi FPS adventures go, Halo 5: Guardians makes for a solid system exclusive. Master Chief shares the spotlight with newcomer Spartan Jameson Locke, leader of the four-strong Fireteam Osiris. Halo 5's campaign is best enjoyed in online co-op (supporting up to four players, though sadly there's no splitscreen option), and though the plot itself lacks sufficient oomph, the new focus on verticality in the level designs keeps the tense, tactical firefights feeling fresh. Meanwhile, the multiplayer is as exciting as ever, especially in the large-scale, multi-objective skirmishes of the 24-player Warzone mode. As for all the other tried-and-true modes, you really can't go wrong with Halo multiplayer in any capacity. 5. Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) Forza Horizon 3 is that rare breed of racing game with universal appeal, even if you're not typically keen on the genre. Getting behind the wheel of a high-end vehicle - chosen and customized from a selection of hundreds, with everything from Ferraris to 4x4s - then zooming around an open-world, near-photorealistic version of paradisal Australia is an absolute treat. Doesn’t matter if you're merely cruising to take in all the beautiful sights or excitedly flooring it in pursuit of a personal best time. The sheer variety of challenges to take on let you set the pace however you see fit, and the campaign's online integration puts you in full control of how many players you want to share the road with, if any. With accessible handling, drop-dead gorgeous visuals, and a near-endless supply of things to do, Forza Horizon 3 can take anyone for a thoroughly enjoyable ride. And when you're in the mood for a decidedly ridiculous drive across miles of orange plastic, the Hot Wheels DLC is just fantastic. 4. Gears of War 4 (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) All the Locusts may have been wiped out, but humanity's war for survival is far from over. Gears of War 4 follows a new generation of lovable super-soldiers clad in bulky armor - Kait, Del, and Marcus Fenix's son JD - as they huddle behind cover and tear through legions of baddies with an assortment of bullets, explosives, and Lancer chainsaws. Whether you're playing solo or in two-person co-op (split-screen or online), Gears of War 4's campaign delivers one thrilling third-person shootout after the next, full of fast-paced, stop-and-pop combat against smartly designed opponents using a plethora of satisfying artillery. Diving into the PvP fray of online multiplayer is a great way to satiate any leftover bloodlust, and the revamped Horde mode (which introduces buildable structures generated by the Fabricator station) brings an appreciated tower defense vibe to the endlessly replayable PvE holdouts. 3. Cuphead (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) After all delays and hype Cuphead finally delivered when it arrived on Xbox One. Most importantly it proved it more that just a distinctive and beautiful art style. Under that cure exterior is a mix of bullet hell style bosses and tricky platforming that'll challenge the best of you. It's precise and well balanced mechanics cater mix a range of abilities and options that encourage replays, as well simply wanted to best your previous playthroughs and it's a great co-op option to play with a friend. It's wonderingly presented throughout with that gorgeous presentation extending to the music and more. An Xbox essential. 2. Forza Motorsport 7 (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) After a questionable previous installment Forza Motorsport 7 finally perfects it's racing game. Everything is as flawless as those 4K visuals with better AI, improved handling, more substantial collisions - everything you need to make the cars all feel great. The precision of the controls creates some great moments as you push cars to their limits - screaming around corners on the edge of the tyres grip. It all combines to deliver an experience that's both realistic and fun, as long as you don't mind working for it as some of the progression can be a little demanding as you try to collect cars and win events to get ever further. But, even though there's a hint of grind this is still one the greatest racers currently available. 1. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (Xbox One X Enhanced: yes) Sure PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a little rough around the edges, but then it's always been that way and that hasn't stopped it becoming the biggest game around. The key to it's success is the ruthless thrill seeking behind it's 1vs99 deathmatch. Yes, you'll probably die. No, you probably won't reach number one. 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Microsoft’s friendlier version of its Forza racing series turns three and celebrates with a glorious open-world romp through Australian dream-locales like Byron Bay and Yarra Valley. Cooperate with other players, and compete cross-platform, whether you’re racing on Xbox One or Windows. You’re now also the director of Oz’s global racing festival (instead of just a player), giving you custom control of races and events, including who can or can’t compete in them. Buy this game if… You want to pilot any of 350 outrageously beautiful cars through gobsmacking scenery in a sprawling sandbox you can explore at leisure. You can buy it here. Steer clear if… Racing or obsessing over automotive minutia isn’t your thing. What critics said: “…captures the childish glee of playing with toy cars and combines it with the adrenaline of throwing yourself around in a very expensive hunk of metal.” (Trusted Reviews); “A must have for casual car fans and hardcore gearheads alike.” (EGM); “As an open world racer Forza Horizon 3 is epic and diverse, as a racer it’s satisfying yet deep, and as a place to hang out it’s a whole heap of fun.” (VideoGamer) Gears of War 4. Leaping 25 years forward in the series fiction, Gears of War 4 imagines a future in which the cataclysmic measures that eliminated the original trilogy’s enemies also triggered global storms and other post-apocalyptic tropes. Still a tactics-focused third-person shooter, you play as the son of the original trilogy’s protagonist, doing battle with a new enemy dubbed The Swarm. Buy this game if… Thinking about where to hide or hunker matters as much to you as where you point your weapon. You can buy it here. Steer clear if… Shooters aren’t your thing. What critics said: “A gleefully gritty, gruesome, and grand continuation of the franchise.” (NZGamer); “…does everything required to bring the franchise roadie-running into 2016 without losing what made it so good to begin with.” (Trusted Reviews); “ Gears of War 4 is exactly what you’ve come to expect a Gears of War game to be over the years—an impressive visual showcase in the campaign, with the accompanying competitive and cooperative modes to keep you busy long after the credits roll.” (Attack of the Fanboy) Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It’s the first four Halo games remastered and packaged as one. As if that’s not enough, you can play the campaign levels any way you like, since everything’s unlocked from the start. And 343 includes special curated playlists that remix some of the best solo or multiplayer levels along thematic lines. If you want to shoot it out on maps that emphasize sniper-play, for instance, you can, by way of the “Team Snipers” playlist. Buy this game if… You want to see what all the Halo hullabaloo’s about, or revisit Microsoft’s storied franchise with souped up high-definition visuals. You can buy it here. Steer clear if… Shooters aren’t your thing. What critics said: “There’s more love and care lavished on The Master Chief Collection than you see in countless other big-money, brand new blockbuster releases.” (Digital Spy); “…an instantaneous embrace of past and present that combines gaming’s powerful sense of nostalgia with its perpetual arms race of processing and graphical power.” (Eurogamer); “This is the new gold standard for remakes. Well done, 343 Industries.” (Destructoid) Ori and the Blind Forest. Ori and the Blind Forest sees a catlike, snow-white biped with wings who darts like a sylph across the screen on a journey to revivify an evanescent forest. It’s technically a Metroidvania, gaming’s hipster portmanteau of the 2D Metroid and Castlevania games wherein players leap between platforms while navigating labyrinthine maps. But it may be more aptly described as a painting in motion: a vivid, lively adventure chock full of both familiar and novel platforming ideas. Buy this game if… You’re up for an inventive exploration-focused platforming game evocative of the visual stylings of Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. You can buy it here. Steer clear if… You’re no fan of 2D platforming games. What critics said: “A staggeringly beautiful puzzle-platformer that remains a masterpiece.” (God is a Geek); “Immaculately detailed environments coupled with engaging gameplay, all driven home by an emotionally driven plot makes this journey one for the ages.” (DarkStation); “…a beautiful, surprisingly poignant, and simply well-designed take on a familiar genre.” (CGMagazine) Sunset Overdrive. Sunset Overdrive is developer Insomniac’s first try at an open world game, tapping the same screwball vein as its Ratchet & Clank series, only with a grownup twist. Imagine a punk-informed quasi-parkour game by way of a zany skateboarding simulation by way of a metropolis-sized circus playground that knowingly winks at you as it periodically deconstructs itself. Buy this game if… Grinding, back-flipping and zip-lining on wires, cables, pipes, railings and pretty much the edge of anything while blasting lunatic mutants sounds appealing. You can buy it here. Steer clear if… You hate goofball humor or you’re not into open-world games. What critics said: “…you’re some kind of grind-fu god, working a style meter that requires continuously deft finger work into an acrobatic lather … Insomniac calls Sunset Overdrive a ‘traversal shooter,’ as if that explains anything. I’d just call it a damned good time.” (TIME) SPONSORED FINANCIAL CONTENT. You May Like. Stories From. Sign Up for Our Newsletters. Subscribe & Save. Sign Up for Our Newsletters. TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. The Xbox One is struggling because video game exclusives still matter. Where have all the Xbox One games gone? Photo: Horizon Zero Dawn. We’re three months into 2017 and it’s already unusually crowded with great exclusive video games. The PlayStation 4 is on a hot streak. Nioh , Yakuza 0 , Gravity Rush 2 , Horizon Zero Dawn, and Nier Automata have already landed to largely positive reviews. In the coming months, the console will also get, MLB 17: The Show , and Persona 5, along with a grab bag of big-name indie titles, including Nex Machina , Nidhogg 2 , and Pyre . And Nintendo has The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , arguably one of the best launch titles of all time. There have never been more third-party releases, and many of the best-selling games appear on multiple platforms. And yet in 2017, exclusives seem as significant to a hardware’s success as ever before. Take Nintendo, for instance. Nintendo hasn’t exactly been great at making sure the latest mainstream titles are available for its consoles (something that will hopefully change with the Switch). But Nintendo stays afloat because while it lacks the option to play Call of Duty or the latest sports titles, it has a strong catalog of exclusive titles and continues to release excellent new entries. It’s a strategy the company is already leaning into with its latest hardware, the Nintendo Switch, which has had a great launch carried almost single-handedly by the stellar The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While sales haven’t officially been reported, research firm SuperData estimates that 89 percent of Switch owners have bought Link’s latest open-world adventure, to the tune of 1.34 million copies. Perhaps the most revealing example of the power of exclusives is Microsoft’s Xbox One, the console that’s struggled to find its niche with first-party games. While Sony has recently offered a variety of games in a short window of time, and Nintendo has, well, Zelda , Microsoft hasn’t quite found its footing. Instead, Microsoft has dealt with underperforming new entries in popular franchises, false starts to new properties, and a number of high-profile cancellations. And this isn’t a case of critical darlings failing to find an audience. The top 50 Xbox One games on Metacritic contains few exclusives: two Forza games ( Forza Horizon 3 and Forza Motorsport 6 ), the original Titanfall , Ori and the Blind Forest , and a pair of legacy remake collections: Halo: The Master Chief collection, and the Rare Replay collection. Highly hyped Microsoft exclusives like ReCore , Quantum Break , and Halo Wars 2 have been released to semi-positive reviews, but the company has been mum on sales. The few critically lauded Xbox One exclusives, like Halo 5: Guardians or Sunset Overdrive, have quickly faded from the spotlight. Worse, some of Xbox’s biggest franchises have struggled to match the sales of previous entries. The Xbox One’s exclusive lineup has also suffered delays, setbacks, and closures. Quantum Break saw numerous delays before its release, and Crackdown , announced years ago, won't hit until later this year at the earliest. Scalebound , Fable Legends , and Ion were outright canceled, and Project Spark was shut down. And even Microsoft’s big-name indie titles Below and Cuphead have experienced delays. Exclusives aren’t everything. Nintendo's inability to get mainstream third-party releases on its hardware has made its wares into a secondary console for many customers — hardware people buy after they purchase a console that runs Madden and Grand Theft Auto . Where does that leave Microsoft in the current living room landscape? Without unique games, the Xbox One is a slightly less powerful, definitely less popular PlayStation 4. What’s strange about the Xbox One’s troubles is how it’s being bested by a playbook it wrote. The Xbox 360 basically pioneered indie publishing for consoles with the Xbox Live Indie Games program and Summer of Arcade. But Sony and Nintendo have since welcomed indie developers with open arms (and sometimes open wallets). In recent years, major indie releases hit PS4 first, while Microsoft's baffling parity clause — which required that any games that released for other platforms had to launch on the Xbox One at the same time, or not at all — drove away a number of developers. Microsoft is finally softening its stance on that issue, which is why Xbox owners can finally play Rocket League and Shovel Knight months after the hype. Microsoft made the Xbox 360 the go-to place for fans of popular first-person shooters and AAA blockbusters, securing DLC timed exclusivity for Grand Theft Auto IV and the Call of Duty series. But now, Sony has the timed exclusivity not just for Call of Duty , but the massively popular Destiny . This is where it would be nice for the story to pivot, but things just aren’t that sunny for Microsoft. In addition to the onslaught of big titles that just got released as PS4 exclusives, the company has also announced Uncharted: The Lost Legacy , The Last of Us Part II, the upcoming God of War sequel, Insomniac's Spider-Man game, Kojima’s Metal Gear follow-up Death Stranding , and Square-Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake , all of which will only be available on Sony's console. Nintendo obviously has Fire Emblem and a massive Mario game on its slate, but at least is trying to attract more widespread games — who’d have thought that a Nintendo-built console would ever run Skyrim ? But Microsoft has surprisingly few announced big-name exclusives: Crackdown 3 , Sea of Thieves , and State of Decay 2 , and a pair of indies in Below and Cuphead . Of course, it is possible Microsoft is just operating in a stealth mode until it can use E3 and Scorpio as a chance to reboot? Sure. Xbox head Phil Spencer commented in a recent blog post that Microsoft is “committed to delivering even more exclusive games for both Xbox One and Windows 10 this year than we launched in 2016.” But then the question becomes whether Microsoft can really announce a slate of exclusives at E3 that will be ready for the Scorpio launch in the fall? There’s also the looming possibility that Microsoft will make the exact same mistake as it did with the original Xbox One launch. Then, Microsoft made the poor decision of focusing too much on the hardware, emphasizing Kinect and the pass-through HDMI port largely saving game announcements for a future presentation. The worst-case scenario for the Project Scorpio announcement reveal would be a continued focus on the superior hardware, once again ignoring the importance of actually having great games to play on it . Or perhaps Microsoft believes raw power is its best play. It’s possible that Scorpio could see Microsoft taking a page from PC gaming’s playbook — focusing less on exclusive titles, and more on offering a powerful platform that will run third-party games better than any other console. Project Scorpio could be an interesting middle ground between the offering the convenience of console gaming with the incredible graphics and experience offered by a traditional gaming PC. We’re already even seeing crossover between PC and Xbox gaming through the Xbox Play Anywhere program, which offers cross-compatible titles. Project Scorpio could be the next step in bridging that divide, with less of a focus on exclusive titles and more on offering the best gaming experience possible in your living room for the wealth of games that are available on all platforms. In this case, Microsoft would have a new take on the idea of exclusivity: it might not have the most or best exclusives, but with Scorpio and crossplay, it could become the best place to play everything else. And considering most of the best-selling games each year are third party, it’s perhaps not the worst strategy. Look, console exclusives suck. They split up the player base, force developers to pick sides, and bring endless amounts of dumb, pointless feuding to the gaming community. Imagine how much longer the original Titanfall could have lasted with a console customer base that was twice as large. When Battlefield or Destiny content gets arbitrarily locked to whichever console paid Activision of EA the most money that year, it’s players who suffer. But for better or for worse the console exclusives are still crucial to a successful console in today’s day and age. It’s the reason that, as of January, the PS4 was still outselling the Xbox One by nearly twice as much. It’s the reason that Nintendo is able to bank on Zelda for driving early Switch adoption. In an ideal world, you’d be able to buy just a single device based on its own merits and get the games you’d like for it rather than having to drop almost a grand on hardware just to be able to play all of the great games. But unfortunately, we’re not there yet. And so for Microsoft, Project Scorpio may be an opportunity: if it can’t win the game of exclusive software, why not make exclusivity about hardware instead? Next Up In Gaming. Now Trending. Command Line. Command Line delivers daily updates from the near-future.