The best free Xbox Series X games
Xbox Series X has built up an impressive roster of games since launching in 2020. From fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) games to challenging RPGs, Microsoft’s latest console has something for everyone. But with most new games clocking in at an eye-watering $70, it’s not always possible to play all the best Xbox Series X games. Thankfully, Xbox Series X is also home to a surprisingly deep library of free-to-play games.
While there is some crossover between the best free PlayStation 5 games, that just means there are more players to compete or join up with since almost all of these are cross-platform games.
Overwatch 2
65% Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Genre Shooter Developer Blizzard Entertainment Publisher Blizzard Entertainment Release October 04, 2022 <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«button» data-pid=«HXgpH0Fxmr» data-limit=«1» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant" id=«dtcc-HXgpH0Fxmr»> Overwatch 2 makes a few big tweaks to the original’s formula (such as a new 5v5 format), but returning players should immediately feel right at home. Every playable character from the old game is still playable, along with many of its maps. You’ll also get to experiment with a few new characters and a PvE mode that’s expected to drop sometime in 2023. Whether you’re a returning player or new to the franchise, Overwatch 2 is definitely worth checking out — especially since it’s free. Overwatch 2 — Free to Play Trailer — Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022PUBG: Battlegrounds
72% Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia Genre Shooter Developer PUBG Corp Publisher Bluehole Studio, Microsoft Studios Release December 20, 2017The first game to put the battle royale genre on the map was PUBG: Battlegrounds, but it ended up giving away its No. 1 spot to Fortnite mainly due to it being a PC exclusive. Thankfully, it didn’t stay that way forever and you can now jump into one
