Xbox Series X: 10 Most Enhanced Games You Need To Play

Legendary games, better than ever for free.

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Ubisoft

One of the key selling points of the Xbox Series X is myriad performance benefits and enhancements for even original Xbox titles, all the way through to current releases. True to their word, a vast array of games find themselves running better than ever if loaded up on Microsoft's higher-end console.

These performance benefits go beyond the 'Series S/X Optimised' identifier you might see adorned to some games, whether on the Microsoft Store or other retailers.

Though some developers have made the effort to optimise titles for the latest generation, a major selling point of the Series X was the manner in which they improve performance, regardless of developer intervention.

Whether graphical upscaling, enhanced frame rates or just general stability, some games are more notably improved on Series X compared to others. These titles range from the current generation all the way back to the original Xbox.

So if you are looking for an optimal modern experience or to revisit a classic like never before, these are the ten best titles enhanced by the Xbox Series X.

10. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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Bethesda

Already running better on Series X than elsewhere, Oblivion is one of a few titles set to receive yet further enhancements very soon.

Set in the Imperial heartlands of Cyrodiil, the fourth entry in Bethesda's trailblazing fantasy series sees you begin as a lowly prisoner who happens to get taken along with the Emperor Uriel Septim (voiced by Sir Patrick Stewart), before you find yourself tasked with finding Septim's illegitimate son Martin (voiced by Sean Bean) in order to save the realm.

During the stream announcing the newly finalised acquisition of Bethesda by Xbox, Todd Howard seemed to accidentally let slip that Oblivion is on the slate to receive 4K support.

The enhanced graphical support the title will receive on Series S/X is one thing, however the 'High Velocity' architecture is where the really critical improvements come in, especially for players who remember the original lengthy load times and penchant for inopportune crashing.

Already Oblivion runs far more smoothly than it ever did on console before, but with new visual improvements en route, this title is set to be in the best shape of its lifetime quite soon indeed.

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