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If you want to know which games have been optimized for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, thankfully it’s very easy to find out.
Games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves have all been updated on Microsoft’s new console, but how do you know what else has been fixed?
When Xbox One X games were improved, Microsoft only made this clear on a game’s store information page. Fortunately, though, it’s a lot easier to tell if one of your favorite titles has been giving the next-gen treatment.
Here’s how to tell if a game has been optimized for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Look for the X / S Series icon
All games that have been optimized for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will now have an ‘X / S’ icon above the game design. This is a clear indicator that a game will now benefit from higher frame rates, higher visual fidelity, and faster load times, and are perfect for showing what the new Xbox consoles can do.
Games that have not been optimized for the two next-gen consoles will not include this icon in the game art. They will still run on newer Xbox consoles thanks to backward compatibility, but the developer hasn’t specifically updated them.
Group by console type
One of the best ways to display all the games that have been updated for Xbox Series X and S is to group them by console type. This will organize all the games in your library into different categories: optimized for Xbox Series X / S games, Xbox One games, Xbox 360 games, and Xbox games.
Just go to ‘My games and apps’> ‘Games’ and then choose ‘Group by console type’ instead of the default ‘Sort by A-Z’. This is extremely useful if you already have a large library of games installed, and it’s also a great way to see if any games have recently received an update.
Check the Microsoft Store
Of course, a tried and tested method is to check the product information for a game in the Microsoft Store. While you are unlikely to do this to see if a game you already own has been optimized, Microsoft at least makes it clear which games have been updated before you buy it.
Again, you can see which games have paid extra attention for the prominent X / S icon in the game art, along with details in the game’s ‘Capabilities’ section.
