Top 5 Xbox One exclusive games to get excited for in 2015

Last gen, it was clear that Sony focuses on exclusive games while Microsoft was working to define its console as an online first-person-shooter platform. If you were looking for unique experiences like those of The Unfinished Swan, Rain and Journey, the PlayStation platform would be the smartest choice. But if you were more of a Call of Duty/Halo player who craves for multiplayer matches, Microsoft’s console is the preferred one.

This gen, Microsoft took some notes from Sony and devoted time and resources to make new IPs. Best examples for that would be Insomniac Games’ takes on Saint Row with Sunset Overdrive, Crytek efforts to bring ‘God of War’ to ancient Rome with Ryse and Hidetaka Suehiro’s stylish D4. In between releases Microsoft put remakes on the market, with Halo: The Master Chief Collection being the biggest one.

[KingKionic]

Crackdown "3" listed in this article does not have a confirmed release date of 2015.

[TheNew1]

Not confirmed, but it was teased at E3 2013, so it's a safe bet.

[NeoGamer232]

I doubt it will be 2015. All they showed was a trailer. And it is by a new studio so, I don't expect it until 2016 at least.

[KingKionic]

"but it was teased at E3 2013"

Wut.

"Crackdown Xbox One - E3 2014 Trailer"

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[GameNameFame]

If it was to be released in 2015 they would have announced it.

They didn't. Chances are more likely it won't come out in 2015

[TheNew1]

@KionicWarlord222

If you actually searched something using the internet, you would know that the Crackdown logo was in the background during E3 2013 at one of the moments.

http://www.ign.com/articles...

@NeoGamer232

All Scalebound showed was a CGI trailer, buy Phil Spencer said that he has played it, so it's playable.

[medman]

Crackdown isn't confirmed for 2015 (substitute Quantum Break), Below needs to be here (even though it's a timed exclusive), and project spark is already available. #Fail

[otherZinc]

Quantum Break...
Tomb Raider...

[thanhgee]

"Xbox One exclusive" Tomb raider is coming onto the 360 and Xb1.

[Lawboy2]

What about smite...im loooking forward to trying a moba out...
Also ori and blind forest and space engineers

I dont really like indies but i want to try these out

[OB1Biker]

Just read the first sentence that doesn't make sense I doubt the rest of the article makes much sense.

[christocolus]

Tomb Raider and Quantum Break should be on that list. we also Know Phil will be making some surprise announcements but for now these will do.

http://n4g.com/news/1635406...

[Rimgal]

Project Spark?!?
That game is already out. You can buy it right now.

[GoPanthers999]

Yeah right, someone clearly did no research before writing the article.

[lifeisgamesok]

Quantum Break, Halo 5, Gears of War collection, Tomb Raider, Fable Legends

[Rimgal]

Gears of War collection?!?

Since when?

[Chanogram]

Rumor, but a fairly safe bet, honestly.

[ziggurcat]

considering the success of the MCC, it's a no-brainer, really.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

There's only two games on that list that are scheduled to be released in 2015. Project Spark came out in October. Not much on the Xbox One's plate for next year huh?

[gangsta_red]

Quantum Break, Below and Tomb Raider isn't on that list either...I'm so glad your concerned about the Xbox One, but you should have known that list wasn't complete.

[KiwiViper85]

Ori and the blind forest.

[NerdStar7]

Gears of War collection hasn't even been announced, stop lying.

[ziggurcat]

tomb raider is a timed exclusive, not a full exclusive.

[KiwiViper85]

If it is timed exclusive it won't be on PS4. Most likely PC a year later, the usual 3rd party deal for Microsoft.

But I wouldn't be surprised if after the SFV announcement Phil Spencer gave SquareEnix a call to rediscuss the terms.

[Illusive_Man]

You guys desperately want this title but it's not coming just as no Microsoft published title has ever appeared on a Sony console. And, before you use Mass Effect it took 5 years and the IP going to EA before it came to PS3.

Phil also said he wanted his own Uncharted and MS does not invest resources in games just for them to go to competing platforms.

Phil also said the deal was like Dead Rising 3 another title unlikely to ever go to PS4.

Of course TR does have a duration. It could be a year or more before it appears on its most likely final destination which is PC.

Just let it go.

Anyway

Halo 5
Fable Legends
Crackdown
Ori
Quantum Break
Screamride
Inside
Cup head
Below
Scalebound
Tomb raider
Forza 6 is highly likely as is GoW collection
And unannounced AAAs

Gameon!

[metatronx]

@ziggrucat uhmm MCC is a success? Online matchmaking was a mess and its still a problem for me and my friends.

[ziggurcat]

It has sold a lot. So, it's a financial success, which makes the idea of the gears collection a no-brainer.

[JMyers]

So rumoured games and release dates are part of the list now?

[mxguy93]

Is that it? Come on now Microsoft announce some games. As far as I know it's gonna be a dry first half of the year exclusive wise for xbox :/ I'd love a gears collection. I just hope it doesn't go in a bad direction like fable and halo did

[Vasto]

Replace Project Spark with Quantum Break and I am loving that top 5.

Almost forgot about Rise Of The Tomb Raider!

[kingbain90]

Who ever made this article have no clue lol.

For me day 1 buys
Halo 5
Quantum break
Ori

Scale bound and crackdown needs gameplay and may come 2016.

[nigelp520]

Quantum Break
Rise of the Tomb Raider
ScreamRide
Fable Legends
Halo 5: Guardians
Below
Ori and the Blind Forest
Crackdown
Phantom Dust
Scalebound

[Vasto]

Thats scary and I would love to see that for 2015.

[metatronx]

take crackdown, scalebound, phantom dust off that list. Those 3 arent release anytime soon

[jjonez18]

Halo 5
Quantum Break

Even though I don't own an XB1, I would love to be able to play these games.

[GusBricker]

1. Quantum Break
2. Halo 5
3. Tomb Raider: RotTR
4. Scalebound
5. Crackdown 3

[NeoGamer232]

1. Quantum Break
2. Tomb Raider
3. Halo 5 Guardians
4. Fable Legends
5. Phantom Dust

[IIFloodyII]

No Quantum Break? really? It's the only Xbox exclusive I'm looking forward to next year. when we see Rise of The Tomb Raider gameplay that'll probably change though.

[Rimeskeem]

Tomb Raider is not an exclusive to xbox, same with Project spark.

[Wonderful101]

1. Scalebound
2. Ori and the Blind Forest
3. Halo 5
4. Quantum Break
5. Fable Legends

[Gamer777]

Halo 5, Quantum Break, Tomb Raider and maybe Ori and the Blind Forest. Not sure if Scalebound is 2015 confirmed.

[PlayableGamez]

Where is Quantum Break? And Project Spark is already out.

[urwifeminder]

Screamride is my next game, H5 and Quantum break so far is all I have my eye on maybe cuphead.

[desertpunk86]

fable legends
halo 5
tomb raider
quantum break
ori and the blind forest
cup head
hope for scalebound release in 2015.

[Kingdomcome247]

Why does QB get left out constantly? Remedy has already shown their ability to create great games.

[MasterD919]

Halo 5 is my number one pick of course, but Crackdown is hard to resist. I really hope they evolve the gameplay a bit though...there's a lot of potential there.

I would love it if the new Gears of War game could somehow make it out by next Christmas, but I realize that's not going to happen.

[Trekster_Gamer]

I really want to see much more information on Halo 5.

[JMyers]

I see Indie titles are on most lists here... yet when other consoles do it there an out cry saying those aren't "real games".

Smh.

[SegaGamer]

That list doesn't exactly get me exited.

[VonSchtook]

How is the writer going to call Sunset Overdrive a take on Saint's Row?

[Kingdomcome247]

I don't know. The only similarities are the open world, over the top zany action, and crazy weapons. Insomniac has always been known for their crazy weapon design, though.

[Revengeance]

The only ones on that list that's remotely exciting is Halo 5 and Ori and the Blind Forest. I'm pretty sure Halo 5 won't stack up to the first 2. Although Ori does look interesting.

Oh and BTW both Ori and the Blind Forest and Project Spark are NOT Xbone exclusives. They're confirmed to be on PC and 360 also.

[supes_24]

Halo 5, Quantum Break and Rise of Tomb Raider are the only ones that are getting my attention right now.