The Xbox build towards the New Year sale is now live, or well the Xbox Countdown Sale 2018 is kicked off and we thought it was best to compile some top recommendations. With there being a plethora of somewhat festive games, here are the best deals and in general the best games you should be checking out on Xbox One. We've also taken the time to label games if they're Xbox One X enhanced for Xbox One platforms.
This is a great sale and we hope that the recommendations for this Countdown sale selection are quality. If you're purchasing any of the games please do so through our link as its affiliate based. Clicking the game title will take you do the page in your region so no extra tweaking is needed. All prices are in USD pricing, prices will change with your region just by clicking the link. If we missed any great Xbox Countdown 2018 games let us know!
Xbox One
Forza Horizon 4 "Enhanced" ($38.99) 35% off
-The ultimate open world racing title featuring dynamic seasons and being a Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 "Enhanced" ($38.99) 35% off
-The multiplayer only CoD delivers traditional competitive action, Blackout Battle Royale and Zombies.
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey "Enhanced" ($30) 50% off
-Choose your path as you battle between two factions in this epic, large scale adventure.
Hitman 2 "Enhanced" ($30) 50% off
-Get ready for another entire package of intense missions as Agent 47 does what he does best.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider "Enhanced" ($30) 50% off
-Lara Croft's origin ends with this release that brings epic moments and great content.
Mortal Kombat XL ($5) 75% off
-A great way to prepare for the follow-up, each and complete.
The Witcher 3: Complete "Enhanced" ($20) 60% off
-Geralt's epic journey concludes in what might be the best RPG ever created.
Ark: Survival Evolved "Enhanced" ($20) 60% off
-Prepare to survive in a hostile, dinosaur filled landscape locally or with others online.
Bioshock: The Collection ($15) 75% off
-Three amazing games with slight upgrades to make them run better on the current generation.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Complete "Enhanced ($6.80) 70% off
-This is one incredibly emotional and well developed episodic series, the complete season.
Sea of Thieves "Enhanced" ($29.99) 50% off
-Become a pirate as you work with others to collect loot, or battle it out against others.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War "Enhanced" ($12.49) 75% off
-Race to battle the various enemies as you take the land, convert the Orcs and then control Middle-Earth.
Star Wars Battlefront II "Enhanced" ($7.50) 75% off
-All of the eras, together with epic moments and authentic worlds from Star Wars.
Agents of Mayhem ($12) 60% off
-In the universe of Saints Row, wage war as Agents against the enemy factions.
Batman: Arkham Collection ($15) 75% off
-The three core Batman titles in one package, some are enhanced.
Dishonored 2 + Prey Bundle ($26) 60% off
-Two great single player games in one package, become crazy in multiple ways.
Call of Duty: WWII Gold "Enhanced" ($30) 50% off
-Head back to the historical take on the franchise, boots on the ground.
Crash Bandicoot & Spyro Reignited Trilogy Remastered Bundle ($48.74) 35% off
-Two incredible remasters of classic games in one packaged bundle.
Dead by Daylight ($12) 60% off
-This is a great multiplayer game where a killer takes on some survivors, classic horror monsters.
Dead Rising Triple Pack ($14.87) 35% off
-Three great Dead Rising titles bundled together with visual improvements for a better time.
Far Cry 5 Gold "Enhanced" ($45) 50% off
-All of Far Cry 5 which is an awesome, vast world to do whatever you'd like within.
Gears of War 4 "Enhanced" ($9.99) 75% off
-A long post-launch supported title, Gears of War 4 is a complete steal at this price.
Injustice 2: Legendary "Enhanced" ($12) 70% off
-An epic fight featuring DC Characters and a fresh narrative, warm up for Mortal Kombat 11.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 "Enhanced" ($30) 50% off
-A great LEGO title featuring a massive roster of well known and obscure heroes in a fresh narrative.
Life is Strange ($4) 80% off
-One incredible episodic season, very cheap and completely worth it.
Rise of the Tomb Raider 20th "Enhanced" ($12) 80% off
-Lara Croft returns in her second adventure, this includes all of the additional content.
Quantum Break "Enhanced" ($13.20) 67% off
-This is a well developed mix of games and TV featuring choice driven moments within time.
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