While Sony sticks to its holiday release schedule, Microsoft pushed up the release of the Xbox Series X to November. Both Sony and Microsoft usher in the next generation of gaming with brand-new consoles. Later this year, Sony will release the Playstation 5.
Xbox Series X in November
In a blog post, Microsoft announced the new Xbox’s November launch. The company also announced the delay of Halo: Infinite to 2021. Moreover, Kotaku reports that Microsoft will also launch over 50 new games for all Xbox generations, which will also be optimized for Series X.
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— Kotaku (@Kotaku) August 11, 2020
What Can I Play on the Xbox Series X?
Xbox gamers who buy the Series X at launch can expect to play a bunch of next-gen games right away. You can also play “over 100 optimized for Xbox Series X titles.” Among these next-gen games are Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Gears Tactics, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Watch Dogs: Legion.
Among the Series X-optimized games are Destiny 2, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Madden NFL 21.
With the Xbox Game Pass, gamers can also buy Xbox exclusives like Tetris Effect: Connected and Scorn.
The Xbox Series X’s New Features
As Microsoft’s flagship next-gen console, the Xbox Series X carries a ton of features. It’s the company’s first console that supports Direct X raytracing, that plays games at 120 fps, and speeds up loading times.
Xbox Series X also features Smart Delivery. Buy the games just once to play their best versions across generations of Xbox consoles. With Quick Resume, you can pause multiple games at once and pick up right where you left off.
With this news, Microsoft looks to land the first blow against Sony.
