10. Path of Exile
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 | Release PC: October 23, 2013, Xbox One: August 24, 2017, PlayStation 4: March 26, 2019 |USK: From 16 | Path of Exile website | Alternatives: Diablo 3, Grim Dawn
What is Path of Exile? If Diablo 3 is too “shallow” and colorful for you, the online hack-and-slash Path of Exile takes you into a dark world. As a former convict, you experience an exciting story, team up with other players, and fight hordes of monsters. By doing so, you level up, gain new skills, and acquire better equipment.
The action RPG is aimed at all who want complex game mechanics and mix it with hack-and-slash battles. An advantage over Diablo 3 is also that Path of Exile is continuously expanded like an MMO.
Does Path of Exile work on Next-Gen? Yes, according to Sony it should be playable on PS5, although certain features may not be available.
You can also play it on the Xbox Series X. There, 60 FPS should be the standard.
9. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 | Release: PC, Xbox One, PS4: October 25, 2019 | USK: From 18 | Modern Warfare website |Alternatives: Battlefield 5, Rainbow Six: Siege
What is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? The latest installment in the popular shooter series offers plenty of multiplayer fun on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for those who enjoy team-based shooter action. You can let loose in several multiplayer modes, fight against each other, and form teams to strategize.
Even single-player fans can enjoy an exciting campaign. For many, the best Call of Duty in years.
Does Modern Warfare work on Next-Gen? Yes, you can play Modern Warfare and the associated Warzone on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The upgrade to Next-Gen even reduces the size of the game.
8. Borderlands 3
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 | Release: PC, Xbox One, PS4: September 13, 2019 | USK: From 18 | Borderlands 3 website | Alternatives: Gears 5
What is Borderlands 3? If you want a completely outrageous shooter with crazy characters, lots of loot, and completely crazy weapons, then Borderlands 3 is just right for you.
Especially cooperatively with four people, the loot shooter is a lot of fun. On console, even in couch co-op. So, invite friends and grill enemies!
Does Borderlands 3 work on Next-Gen? Yes, anyone who owns Borderlands 3 can also play it for free on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The shooter supports 4K and 60 FPS. Moreover, for the first time ever, a 4-player split-screen is to be possible.
7. GTA Online
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 | Release: PC: April 14, 2015, Xbox One, PS4: November 18, 2014 | USK: From 18 | GTA Online website | Alternatives: Red Dead Online
What is GTA Online? Did you finish the story of GTA 5? Then just continue playing in online mode. Especially in a team with friends, you can have a lot of fun planning heists, engaging in chases through the city, driving planes or boats, participating in races, or just playing in the casino.
GTA Online is like a second home for all who want to play a criminal.
Does GTA V work on Next-Gen? Yes, anyone who owns GTA V can also play it on the Next-Gen console, but only through backward compatibility.
For 2021, Rockstar has already announced its own version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This will also be graphically enhanced.
6. The Elder Scrolls Online
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 | Release: PC: April 4, 2014, Xbox One, PS4: June 9, 2015 | USK: From 18 | ESO website |Alternatives: TERA, Neverwinter
What is The Elder Scrolls Online? If you are looking for a second home in a fantasy world full of deep lore, then you should take a look at the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online together with friends. It is one of the best multiplayer games because it can keep you busy with its contents for months or even years. Explore the vast world, fight enemies, and become a true hero.
For MMORPG fans who want to complete quests in a group, it is practically a must. It is undoubtedly one of the MMORPGs with the best story.
Does ESO work on Next-Gen? Yes, Bethesda was one of the first companies to announce a version of their games for Next-Gen.
However, so far you can only play it via backward compatibility. There is also supposed to be a separate version of ESO for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in the works.
