We take a look at some existing games that deserve next generation enhancements.
GTA V
Despite being the most successful videogame of all time, GTA V has never been treated to an Xbox One X Enhanced patch. If you want to enjoy the Los Santos sandbox on a Team Green machine, you are stuck with 1080p. Not only should Xbox Series X be able to output the open-world masterpiece at 4K, its AMD architecture could most likely run the criminal smash at 60fps too.
Destiny 2
The sci-fi blaster is a joy to behold in 4K on Xbox One X, yet those drum-tight firefights remain stuck at 30fps. With twice the teraflops of its little brother, Series X should be able to run Destiny 2 at 4K/60fps without breaking stride. The shooter’s community remains as dedicated as ever, and we are sure tons of Guardians would relish playing this FPS at higher framerates.
RDR II
Rockstar’s cowboy classic is already the best-looking game on Xbox One X, so just imagine how Series X could transform the Western epic. Playing Red Dead Redemption II on the new console in Ultra HD at 60fps would be eye-popping perfection, so here’s hoping a next-gen patch is in the Wild West works.
Rainbow Six Siege
Ubisoft has confirmed its tactical shooter will be available to play on Xbox Series X from day one. Quite how this upgrade path will work for players who already own the tense FPS is unclear, but the next-gen system is certainly capable of breathing fresh life into Siege. A full-fat 4K resolution should be a doddle for Series X.
Sunset Overdrive
It may be one of the most delightfully colourful adventures on Xbox One, but six years after it launched, Insomniac’s playful sandbox is still waiting for a 4K patch. You would be hard pressed to find another game that is quite so empowering to control as the Sunset City sandbox, and the prospect of playing this overlooked gem not only in Ultra HD, but at 60fps to boot, is a mouth-watering prospect.
Forza Horizon 4
Playground Games’ blustery, Blighty-set racer looks amazing on Xbox One X, but the eye-arousing 4K action comes at a price: it only runs at 30fps. Yet with the power of Series X revving under its hood, Forza Horizon 4 should be able to hit 4K/60fps on the next-gen dream machine without issue. Doubling the refresh rate of the Xbox One version would transform Forza into a Series X-worthy speedster.
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