With the latest Xbox One stirring up a ton of buzz in the market, there are a variety of games for you to pick up and play. From a bunch of exclusives to various indie titles, it can be a little hard to pick the right game for you. So, if you’re into gaming online, with your friends or just like jumping straight into a quick online match, we’ve curated some of the most popular multi-player games, just for you.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG is a game that you surely must have heard of. With a Battle Royale format, this game offers everything a gamer is looking for. From fast-paced action to the management of various resources, the game will keep you on your toes. The game offers four different maps to roam around in and a number of weapons to get your hands on. Starting with a hundred players on the board, you must fight for your survival. The game has solo, duo or squad modes where you can hop into the world of PUBG by yourself or with your partners in crime. PUBG also offers a Royal Pass, where you get a number of add-ons to make your gaming experience as exciting as it can be.
Destiny 2 follows the template of the first game as one of the better looter-shooters in the market today. Just like its predecessor, Destiny 2 is an online, multiplayer game that takes the perspective of a first-person shooter, making it one of the more immersive online games out there. The game allows you and your friends to form teams of 3 to 6 players as you raid dungeons, fight massive bosses and loot your way through a fantastical world filled with secrets and battles at every corner. If you’re into competitive multiplayer shooters, then you can’t go wrong with Destiny 2.
A recently launched title from the Gears franchise, the fifth game in the series sees the return of the grunts we’ve fallen in love with from 4 previous games. Gears has become one of the highest-selling games for the Xbox and this instalment will not disappoint fans of the series. It is a third-person shooter that offers not only a single-player mode but also a multiplayer local split-screen or online gameplay mode, making it a must-have for those serious gaming weekends. It also offers an escape mode, where you have to use your wits to make your way out of enemy hives from the inside. Exciting, fun-filled and intense, Gears 5 is a game that will keep you and your friends glued to the couch for hours at a time.
Overwatch – Legendary Edition was a game that was launched a few years ago and now has grown into a gamer favourite. It is a team-based multiplayer, first-person shooting game. Overwatch revolves around 30 players who are called heroes. These heroes are then divided into three sub-categories: snipers, builders and healers. As the name suggests, snipers are range management troops, builders get the duty of creating a shield or basically saving everyone from the enemy’s attacks, and healers are responsible for reviving and healing units in the game. The game includes two teams of six players, each choosing one hero with unique qualities. The game focuses mainly on two types of gameplay – securing certain points on the map and escorting the payload. With the quirky, colourful characters and exciting gameplay, Overwatch certainly offers a great experience to players looking for a true fast-paced multiplayer experience.