While there are many great offers available through Xbox game pass, some players prefer to own their games, whether it be digital copies or physical ones that they can share with their friends. Of course, players may not wish to break the bank for their own games. Here are some awesome games that players can regularly find on sale for Xbox Series X.

10 Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is an MMORPG, first-person shooter, sci-fi game that launched in 2017 by developers Bungie and has garnered a fairly substantial fanbase since its meteoric rise. While 2017 may seem like a long time ago, Bungie has had no shortage of unique and fun DLCs available to go alongside Destiny 2 in order to keep it fresh and up to date.

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Destiny 2 also runs much more smoothly on Xbox Series X, with quicker load times. It also now supports a much higher resolution of 4k and 60fps.

9 Gears 5

Gears 5 is a third-person shooter from developers The Coalition. Released back in 2019, it is the fifth main installment of the Gears of War series. This award-winning, action-packed shooter is a must-buy for fans of the Gears series, especially for those who want it in a highly optimized format to go along with its upgraded graphics.

The story of Gears 5 takes place several months after the conclusion of Gears of War 4. It focuses mainly on protagonist Kait Diaz, whose primary goal is to find the origin of the Locus Horde. Players not only have the opportunity to enjoy this game’s excellent campaign, but also to enjoy Gears 5’s incredible multiplayer experience.

8 Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves is an action-adventure game from developers Rare that was released in 2018. In Sea of Thieves, players take on the role of a pirate who voyages across the sea towards various trading companies with plenty of fighting, exploring, and shooting along the way. The gameplay and graphics have seen many improvements since its release on Xbox Series X and has maintained a dedicated fanbase.

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This massively multiplayer online game may have had a rocky start back in its initial release; however, has since proven to be among one of the greatest open-world action-adventure style games.

7 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was developed and published by Ubisoft and released in 2020. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the twelfth major installment in the Assassin’s Creed series and follows the story of Eivor Varinsdottir, a legendary Viking raider.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has all the fan-favorite combat and gameplay, along with a compelling and challenging campaign to keep fans of this series on their toes. With great graphics and plenty of DLCs to enjoy, it’s no wonder this game is on many people’s wish lists.

6 Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game developed by Moon Studios that was released in March 2020. It is the direct sequel to the studio’s first game, Ori and the Blind Forest, and builds on the amazing world-building and adventure-style gameplay that players are familiar with.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps takes full advantage of Xbox Series X’s powerful hardware with truly astounding visuals and graphic capabilities. It allows gamers to play at a buttery smooth frame rate of 120fps and 4KUHD as well as HDR support.

5 Cuphead

Cuphead is a run-and-gun game developed and published by Studio MDHR that released in 2017. The game follows the main character Cuphead who is sent on a quest after losing a deal with the devil, to retrieve the souls of runaway debtors.

Cuphead has to be one of the most visually striking games ever made on the Unity engine, every inch of this game’s artwork was meticulously hand-drawn by highly skilled and dedicated artists, to achieve something truly spectacular. This is an absolute must-buy for those who have not yet experienced this award-winning game.

4 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a third-person action RPG developed and published by CD Projekt Red in 2015. It is the third installment in the Witcher series, which many fans regard as CD Projekt Red’s best games to date. The game’s story follows Geralt of Rivia, an infamous Witcher on a quest to find his adopted daughter Ciri. Players get the opportunity to make game-altering choices, as well as enjoy nearly endless monster hunting.

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In December 2020, Witcher 3: Wild Hunt received a Next-Gen update that greatly improved visuals. It also added Netflix-themed DLC, completely free of charge.

3 Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 is a racing game developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios that was released in 2021. It is the twelfth installment in the Forza series and is set in a lively open-world landscape of Mexico.

This game has everything for every kind of racing game enthusiast. Often regarded as the best car game ever made, Forza Horizon 5 can be as casual or as serious as players want it to be. From the pinpoint accurate car customizations, the stunning graphics, and amazing gameplay this game is a must-have for all racing/car game lovers.

2 Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios in 2021. It is the sixth main installment in the Halo series and is set after the events of the previous Halo game, Halo 5: Guardians, and follows Master Chief on a mission to neutralize his former partner.

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While Halo Infinite’s campaign is already enough to keep fans of the series satisfied, it also comes with everybody’s favorite online competitive multiplayer, which is completely free to play.

1 Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a Japanese RPG developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega that was released in 2020. The game is set three years after the events of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, and follows a new main character, Ichiban Kasuga.

The game’s unique sense of humor and addictive gameplay truly grip players into its captivating story and characters. Yakuza: Like a Dragon features a massive change in its original combat system that fans of the series were familiar with, from a traditional real-time beat-em-up to a much more streamlined turn-based RPG, giving players a nice breath of fresh air.

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