The Xbox Series X/S has been out for quite some time now, and the games that have come on these consoles have been pretty great. The future for these consoles is bright, with Microsoft striking some great deals and utilizing a brilliant Game Pass to strengthen the Xbox brand.
In fact, there are games that players can sink a ton of hours into on this console, letting players make the most of their newest purchase. The Xbox library is graced with many such games that are a joy to play, and here are some of the best games where players can put in hundreds of hours and still not get bored.
10 Apex Legends
Apex Legends has become one of the best battle royale games out there in a short span of time. The combination of the genre's classic gameplay along with the use of certain heroes has turned the game into a phenomenon.
The fact that Apex Legends is a free-to-play game is the cherry on top of a cake that is absolutely loaded with content. Most people would argue that a hundred hours is the least it takes to just understand all the heroes at play in this game, let alone master them.
9 Call Of Duty: Warzone
Speaking of battle royale titles, it would be hard to not mention Call of Duty: Warzone. The fact that one of the biggest franchises in gaming history has switched to a free-to-play format shows just how effective this genre really is.
Call of Duty: Warzone is a great game with its own spin on the gameplay systems featured in most battle royales. With the game hosting certain events as well, most people wonder whether Call of Duty will ever remove this battle royale mode for later games.
8 Crusader Kings 3
Crusader Kings 3 is one of the greatest grand strategy games ever made. The fact that this title received a console release means that more and more people can get into one of the most beloved strategy franchises of all time.
Roleplaying as a ruler and creating a dynasty is an incredible gameplay loop that never ceases to be entertaining. It's easy to see why players can lose hours while playing this brilliant title.
7 Destiny 2
Destiny is the first name that comes to mind when people talk about looter shooters. The series has served as a great way for people to get into this genre with its tight gameplay, and Destiny 2 made all the improvements that fans wanted from this series.
With a steady stream of content coming for this game, players will be going back to Destiny 2 time and time again. It's an easy title to get into and makes for a great time.
6 Elden Ring
Elden Ring took the world by storm when it was released. FromSoftware's collaboration with George R. R. Martin worked wonders, with the game reaching record levels of sales and player counts.
The massive world of this game, build diversity, and the addition of New Game+ means that players will be replaying this game time and time again. It makes for a brilliant experience that fans won't be tired of anytime soon.
5 The Elder Scrolls Online
To be fair, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim could've easily made this list as well. However, props go to The Elder Scrolls Online for featuring a massive amount of content that will take hundreds of hours to clear out.
Most MMOs tend to be pretty barren before unleashing waves of content packs and expansions to satiate their player base. The Elder Scrolls Online is no exception here and has given players a great excuse to sink hundreds of hours into this great multiplayer game.
4 Football Manager 2022
Simulation games are notorious for featuring tight gameplay loops that will keep players hooked for hours on end. Given the huge fandom behind Football Manager 2022, it's clear that there's something special about this game that fans adore.
The sheer depth of this simulation game genuinely makes it feel like players are actually coaching a real-life team. Getting a positive result in this game gives a rush that players will chase time and time again.
3 Fortnite
Fortnite is considered by many to be the king of the battle royale genre. It's one of the biggest and most popular video games around right now, with each so-called Season of this game bringing with it a wealth of great content updates.
It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but fans who love good battle royale games will have a great time with Fortnite. There's a reason why fans of this game go absolutely rabid with even the smallest of changes.
2 Grand Theft Auto 5
Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the most important video games that Rockstar has ever released. Not only did it showcase just how far Rockstar has come as a game studio, but it also opened the floodgates for online gameplay to bleed into the world of Grand Theft Auto.
The end result is a game that players are still enjoying to this day. GTA Online is a blast to play, and coordinating heists with other friends is always a blast.
1 No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky had one of the most disastrous video game launches of all time. The game and its lead director promised the moon, but delivered a gaming experience that was full to the grim with unfulfilled promises and half-baked worlds.
However, Hello Games pulled up their socks and constantly churned out multiple updates for the game that added in all these missing features. Now, No Man's Sky is one of the greatest adventure games ever made that fans will have a great time with.