10 Games Still Desperately In Need Of A PS5/Xbox Series X Upgrade

Next-gen upgrades have made it possible to play many games in their ideal forms on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, but there are still a lot of games that lack these updates. Not every studio has the resources or time to do extra work on games that were published years ago, so it's not surprising that many titles have been left in the past. All the same, it's disappointing when a game could clearly look and run better on the hardware with only minor tweaks.

Although adding features like ray-tracing can be nice, the biggest targets for next-gen upgrades are usually performance and resolution improvements. Updates for last generation's PS4 Pro and Xbox One X systems already do a lot of the heavy lifting, even on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, often making it possible to play in 4K, 60 FPS, or both. Not every game has been this lucky, however, and some are still capped at lower limits despite hardware capabilities that could offer so much more.

The series has been no stranger to next-gen upgrades, with and both receiving updates for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. It's understandable that older titles haven't received the same love, but in the case of, it's still a little disappointing.

Changes to the franchise’s formula in recent years could make the remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag more trouble than it's worth.

originally launched for the PS3 and Xbox 360, but it later received PS4 and Xbox One versions that offered a selection of graphical improvements to bring it closer in line with the PC version. Unfortunately, the game is still locked at 30 FPS, so there's no way for it to feel as fluid as the more recent releases. is a common favorite in the series, so having to play a great game over a decade old at an irrelevant frame rate cap can be particularly annoying.

might not be a juggernaut IP like some other games in need of next-gen upgrades, but its grounded take on a medieval roleplaying adventure has attracted plenty of fans. It doesn't run great on