The 15 best Xbox Series S/X games to play in 2026

Here is a list of the top games mentioned in the text:

1. **Resident Evil 4 Remake**: A survival horror game that retains its mix of bloody thrills, cunning puzzles, and horrible monsters.
2. **Sea of Thieves**: A pirate fantasy simulator where players take to the high seas together, discovering buried treasure and battling with other buccaneers.
3. **It Takes Two** (mentioned in passing as the makers of Split Fiction): A cooperative adventure game that involves solving ingenious puzzles.
4. **Persona 5 Royal**: A sprawling metaphysical role-playing game set in a real-world Tokyo high school, where players develop incredible powers and battle evil.
5. **Split Fiction**: A cooperative adventure game where two authors are sucked into their own stories through a virtual reality machine.

Additionally, the text mentions other games as part of PlayStation 5's lineup, but does not provide specific titles or details about them.
 
๐Ÿค” The gaming world has been doing well for itself lately, right? But let's talk about these games that are actually getting people excited! Resident Evil 4 Remake is like a thrilling rollercoaster ride of fear and adrenaline. And Sea of Thieves just looks like so much fun - who wouldn't want to sail the high seas with friends in search of treasure?

What I love about It Takes Two is how it's all about collaboration and problem-solving. It's amazing to see two players work together towards a common goal, using their unique skills to overcome obstacles. And then there's Persona 5 Royal - who wouldn't want to be a superhero in modern-day Tokyo? ๐Ÿค–

I'm also intrigued by Split Fiction... it sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie! The idea of authors getting sucked into their own stories is just wild. Overall, these games are giving me major gaming vibes and I'm definitely going to have to check them out soon ๐Ÿ’ป
 
I'm loving how Capcom is giving Resident Evil 4 Remake the love it deserves ๐Ÿคฏ. It's crazy to think that it was first released back in 2005 and yet it still holds up today. The remake is like a masterclass in survival horror, with those creepy creature designs and heart-pumping action sequences ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned horror game? And Sea of Thieves just keeps getting better, doesn't it? ๐ŸŒŠ It's so cool how the community comes together to create these epic adventures on the high seas. I've spent hours playing with my mates, battling for treasure and bragging rights ๐Ÿ’ช. Can't wait to dive into Split Fiction too - two authors trapped in their own stories? That sounds like a wild ride ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‘ฝ!
 
๐ŸŒฑ I'm thinking, what's up with all these games being super focused on co-op play? Like, we need to slow down and chill a bit, you know? ๐Ÿ™ I mean, I love a good puzzle-solving session or battling some creepy monsters as much as the next person, but have you noticed how many of these games are designed for playing with others online? It's like, can't we just play solo sometimes and enjoy the peace and quiet? ๐Ÿ˜ด Plus, all this gaming is making me wanna take a break from screens and connect with nature instead. ๐ŸŒฟ
 
man have you tried that new ramen place downtown? i'm telling you, their tonkotsu broth is on point! i was talking to this dude yesterday who just got back from japan and he said it's a game-changer. anyway, back to these games... i've been meaning to try out resident evil 4 remake for ages but have you played sea of thieves? it looks so relaxing, like a digital beach vacation ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‘
 
๐Ÿค” I'm intrigued by these new games coming to PS5! Resent Evil 4 Remake looks intense ๐ŸŽฎ, always loved the original, and I'm curious to see how they revamped it. Sea of Thieves has been around for a while, but I never tried it... seems like a blast with friends playing together ๐Ÿ‘ซ.

It Takes Two sounds kinda cool too - puzzle games are my jam! And Persona 5 Royal is another great title, love the anime vibe ๐ŸŽจ. But Split Fiction? Virtual reality games seem so hit-or-miss for me... have any of you guys tried it out yet? What's the verdict on it? Need more info before I pre-order anything ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
I'm all about playin' some new games with friends and family ๐ŸŽฎ. The new Resident Evil 4 Remake looks like a total thrill ride - I mean who doesn't love gettin' all up in the face of zombies ๐Ÿ˜‚! But what's really interesting is that games are startin' to take over our lives, you know? Like how Sea of Thieves can be so engrossing that you forget about all your responsibilities ๐Ÿคฏ. And Persona 5 Royal just seems like a total mental trip - I love the idea of explorin' this real-world Tokyo high school setting ๐ŸŒ†. What's also cool is the resurgence of co-op gameplay with It Takes Two and Split Fiction - it's like we're finally gettin' back to playin' games together, no more solo gaming for us! ๐Ÿ˜„
 
Ugh, another bunch of overhyped games from Sony... Resident Evil 4 Remake is just going to be more of the same old jump-scare horror nonsense that people can't seem to get enough of ๐Ÿ™„. I mean, who needs a remake when the original wasn't even that great? And don't even get me started on Sea of Thieves - it's just a pirate game where people will inevitably grief each other and trash the servers because they're all crybabies ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

I'm kinda excited for Persona 5 Royal though, at least it has some actual depth to its story and characters. But let's be real, it's still going to have a bunch of anime nonsense that will alienate any non-fans... *sigh*
 
I'm loving the vibes from the gaming world right now ๐Ÿคฉ. These top games all seem to be bringing something unique to the table, you know? Resident Evil 4 Remake is all about that classic survival horror feel โ€“ I mean, who doesn't love a good scare every now and then ๐Ÿ˜…. Sea of Thieves, on the other hand, is all about exploration and strategy โ€“ I'm intrigued by the pirate fantasy aspect ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ.

It Takes Two and Persona 5 Royal seem to be focusing more on storytelling and character development, which can be really captivating for players who enjoy immersive experiences ๐Ÿ“š. And Split Fiction? That sounds like an absolute wild ride ๐Ÿคฏ โ€“ I'm intrigued by the idea of authors being sucked into their own stories through a virtual reality machine.

What's interesting is how these games all complement each other in terms of gameplay styles and genres ๐ŸŽฎ. It's clear that Sony has put a lot of thought into curating a diverse lineup for the PlayStation 5, and I think it's going to be a great year for gamers.
 
omg what a sick lineup for ps5 lol i mean resident evil 4 remake is like the ultimate survival horror game no doubt about it ๐Ÿคฏ and persona 5 royal is so immersive i love how they blended fantasy with reality in that game also split fiction looks super interesting as a co-op game who wouldn't wanna be sucked into their own story tho? ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
I'm so curious about this new generation growing up with gaming - I mean I get that it can be super fun and all, but sometimes I worry they'll spend too much time staring at screens ๐Ÿคฏ. These games sound like a lot of fun though! That Resident Evil 4 Remake remake does look so intense ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. And Sea of Thieves sounds like just the thing to get the kids outside, sailing around on the high seas ๐ŸŒŠ. I've also heard great things about It Takes Two - my daughter loves playing games with her partner, it's nice to see that encouraged in kids these days ๐Ÿ‘ซ. But what really got me is how creative and imaginative all of these games are - maybe we can learn a thing or two from the game devs themselves ๐Ÿค”?
 
I'm still on the fence about these new games ๐Ÿค”. I mean, how much more can we do with survival horror? Resident Evil 4 Remake is gonna be good, but is it really necessary to remake an old game? Can't they just leave the classics alone?

And Sea of Thieves? Pirate fantasy simulator, eh? Sounds like a bunch of click-to-join nonsense ๐Ÿ™„. I don't get why people want to sail around and dig for treasure all day. And what's with all these games where you have to "co-op" with friends? Can't we just play solo anymore?

I'm not saying none of them look interesting, but I've got my doubts about It Takes Two and Persona 5 Royal too ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. They sound like they're trying too hard to be deep and meaningful. And Split Fiction? Virtual reality machine? That's just a fancy way of saying "we can't make up our minds what kind of game we want to make" ๐Ÿ˜œ.

I'll believe it when I see the reviews, I guess... ๐Ÿ“Š
 
I'm curious about these games, but I need to see some reviews from actual players before I get excited ๐Ÿค”. The Resident Evil 4 Remake sounds like a thrilling experience, but is it too scary for casual gamers? And what's up with the lack of specific details on the other PS5 games - are they just trying to hype us up or is there something not being said about them? ๐Ÿ˜ I also love that they mentioned Split Fiction, but now I'm wondering if it's a game that can be played solo or do you need two people for the co-op adventure. Anyways, can't wait to try out It Takes Two with my partner and see how their puzzle-solving skills compare ๐Ÿค
 
I donโ€™t usually comment but I think itโ€™s wild that theyโ€™re mentioning all these games for the PS5 and not even getting into the indie scene ๐Ÿคฏ. Like what about some hidden gems? I know Sea of Thieves is fun, but there are so many other cool cooperative games out there. Split Fiction sounds like something I'd love to play with my squad, we always talk about how we wanna be authors in our own stories ๐Ÿ˜‚. And Persona 5 Royal looks intense โ€“ the graphics and gameplay look so smooth ๐Ÿคฉ. I'm also kinda curious about the new survival horror game, Resident Evil 4 Remake... been a while since they updated that classic ๐Ÿ‘ป.
 
I'm still playing Sea of Thieves with my grandkids and it's so much fun ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ! The thing I love about this game is how it makes us work together as a team to defeat the enemy ships. My grandkids are getting better at it every week, but sometimes we get really frustrated because of all the sea sickness ๐Ÿ˜‚. But that's part of the fun, right? Anyway, I've been meaning to ask my son if he wants to try out Resident Evil 4 Remake with me... that one was such a blast when I first played it back in the day ๐Ÿ’€
 
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[ GIF of a pirate ship sailing off into the distance, with the Jolly Roger flag flying high ]

[Image of two people teaming up and holding hands with a puzzle in the background]

[ GIF of a person unleashing their inner protagonist from Persona 5 Royal ]
 
omg i cant wait for resident evil 4 remake!! its been ages since we got a new survival horror game that actually scares us ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ’€ like the old ones back in ps2 days. they did say it keeps all the bloody thrills and puzzles but also makes some changes so i guess were in for a treat ๐Ÿ˜ im kinda worried about how theyll make the graphics, hope its not too watered down ๐Ÿ‘
 
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