Masterpiece Xbox Games Turning 10 Years Old In 2026
In 2016, there was only one major console that Microsoft was pushing: the Xbox One. The Xbox One launched in 2013, making 2016 the fourth year of its lifecycle. In terms of first-party support, there were some big games released exclusively on the console, with a few releases also getting simultaneous PC ports.
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Like most years, though, the Xbox One was able to survive because of third-party support from big publishers. Some games were released first on the Xbox One, while others also made it to consoles like the PS4. Xbox One exclusive or not, these are all great Xbox games that are turning ten years old in 2026.
Gears Of War 4
Sins Of The Father
Gears of War 4 was released for the Xbox One and PC, and they remain the only two places to play it today. It was a reboot, moving the series forward into a new trilogy which was now poised to star Marcus Fenix’s son, J.D., in an all-new war.
This was a big deal since Gears of War 3 was released in 2011, and while the new cast didn’t have quite the same gruff charm as Marcus’ original crew, it did play well. There was nothing astoundingly new to the gameplay, but the heightened horror elements and weather patterns were effective on top of the solid cover shooting that the series has always been known for.
Quantum Break
Remedy’s Most Experimental Game
Quantum Break was one of the most experimental games in the Xbox One’s library, and it was also simultaneously launched on PC. Remedy Entertainment always had a passion for including live-action elements in their games, but Quantum Break took things further by including what is essentially a full season of a TV show that parallels the game’s campaign.
Players go into missions and fight off enemies with solid gunplay and time-based combat powers, and then, in between, they’re instructed to watch a live-action episode of the show. It’s a weird presentation method to be sure, but the kinetic gameplay is enjoyable beyond the barrier to entry.
Forza Horizon 3
Drifting In Australia
There’s almost no bad entry in any of the Forza games, with the Horizon sub-series being particularly reliable for open-world fans. Forza Horizon 3 took players to Australia, where they could race in cities, the dusty outback, and even on frozen lakes.
The biomes were diverse, the open-world structure was inviting to players who wanted something more out of their racing games, and the car options were out of this world. Another highlight was the graphics, of course, because they looked photo-realistic at the time.
Titanfall 2
Super Fighting Robots
Titanfall 2 was not a console exclusive for the Xbox One, as it was released on the PS4 as well. That said, Titanfall is held by many to be an Xbox franchise simply because the original game was a console exclusive for the Xbox One, and it still is as of 2014, beyond the PC version.
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Semantics aside, Titanfall 2 is a great sequel simply because there was a single-player campaign, and it had mile-a-minute set pieces that are still mind-blowing a decade later. It’s widely considered one of the best single-player FPS story modes of all time. Between the fast-paced human gameplay and the slower but more powerful mech combat, the pacing couldn’t have been better in this first-person shooter.
Dead Rising 4
Frank Is Back!
While this game did make its way to the PS4 eventually, Dead Rising is definitely more tied to Xbox as a brand. Dead Rising 4 was a big deal because Frank West, the hero, hadn’t been the focus in a numbered title since the original was released for the Xbox 360 in 2006.
Frank was back in action in a big way, using more wacky inventions than any previous title, from motorized vehicles to a full-on mech suit. For anyone who just wants to go to town on hordes of zombies, there is no better series of games than Dead Rising.
Inside
Limbo’s Spiritual Successor
Playdead made a big name for itself when the developer launched Limbo on the Xbox 360, which was an early indie darling that was part horror, but a puzzle platformer at heart. Inside was its spiritual successor, which debuted on the Xbox One first before it was released to other systems later in 2016.
Playing as a nameless child, players make their way through a dystopian facility in hopes of escaping an unknown threat. Their movements and actions are limited, but the experience is more guided than Limbo was, so it’s harder to get stumped on a puzzle with Inside.
Dark Souls 3
The End Of A Trilogy
Dark Souls 3 marked the end of the trilogy, and it did see a simultaneous release across the Xbox One, PC, and PS4. It didn’t do too much differently from previous entries, but fans saw it as a return to form.
Players create their character and build, and then set off on a nightmare that is challenging beyond belief. It follows the established Soulslike formula of the time, which wasn’t wow-inducing for 2016. That said, a good FromSoftware game is still leagues above most experiences out there, and Dark Souls 3 is no different.
Tom Clancy’s The Division
Grounded Destiny
Tom Clancy’s The Division was a multiplatform game with one of the coolest premises ever in a Tom Clancy game. On Black Friday, a diseased money created a pandemic in New York City, thus shutting the city down and turning it into a warzone full of gangs and paramilitary groups.
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As part of The Division task force, players are sent in to take back the city. The mission structure is similar to Destiny, with a few caveats. Players explore the city on foot in a more open setting instead of traversing multiple planets, and it’s a third-person cover shooter instead of a first-person shooter. Tactically, this format worked better in a co-op setup.
Overwatch
Hero Shooters Reborn
Overwatch was a phenomenon out of the gate as the next big project from Blizzard. Even Blizzard fans couldn’t have foreseen how much it would dominate the hero shooter genre, though. Up until 2023, Overwatch was a standard for PC, PS4, and Xbox One players alike, thanks to the impressive roster of characters, each with unique powers and personalities.
All types of players were catered to, from healing fanatics to those who prefer speed over firepower. It’s a shame that the original game is mostly lost to time now, replaced with its sequel, which is a bit more divisive.
Dishonored 2
Two Stealth Warriors
Dishonored is pretty much an Xbox franchise now that Microsoft owns all of Bethesda’s subsidiaries, including Arkane. In Dishonored, players control Corvo, who is given a loose leash to explore the city and gather intel on his targets. Players can shoot or stab enemies loudly or quietly, along with dabbling in powers like light teleportation.
Dishonored 2 gives players a choice between two characters, Corvo or Emily, who have their own unique powers and tools. Thanks to tighter controls and an even bigger area to explore between assassinations, many fans prefer this sequel over the original now.
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