Microsoft starts on Thursday (13) what should be one of its biggest promotions of the year. No less than 500 games for Xbox One are on offer with discounts of up to 80%, including even great exclusives launched this year, as well as exclusive offers or not for the brand's consoles, catering to all tastes of players.
Xbox LIVE Gold or Ultimate subscribers also have an additional 10% discount on top of the special prices practiced in the store. When the boss goes crazy like that and offers hundreds of games on sale, it becomes a little difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff, so here we select our favorites from Microsoft's list. Check out:
1. Red Dead Redemption 2
One of the biggest open worlds of this generation is one of the highlights, too, of Microsoft's new round of promotions. Rockstar's latest release brings together the learnings of the GTA series with the story of honor, companionship and shooting that only a decadent Old West, which tries to cling to the past while not quite sure what to expect from the future, can offer.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was a strong candidate for the best game of the year in 2018, when it was released, and remains as one of the most interesting games of this generation. The story of Arthur Morgan and the Van Der Linde gang traces the beginning of the conflicts that we would see in the first game of the series and mixes beautiful graphics with an engaging plot and, above all, a lot to do.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming out with a 35% discount.
2. Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy
The most famous marsupial in the gaming world has returned in style in recent years, with complete remakes of his classic adventures, released in the mid-1990s. And we, as players and old men of war, were able to relive these memories in the most beautiful way possible , as well as passing hate with the phases that we didn’t remember being so difficult.
Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy brings together the first three games of the character and opened the door for his return to the spotlight of the gaming world. With new content and gameplay modifiers, it is the deserved return and also the expected introduction to a new generation of a character who, now, is about to win his first unprecedented adventure in many years.
- Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy appears with a 40% discount.
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
And since we are talking about returns to origins, Activision also gave us one of the good ones at the end of last year. After years of investing in futuristic ideas that did not please so much and turned the franchise into a generic reflection of what it was before, one of the biggest series of first person shooter games returns with a plot straight out of the newspaper pages.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare brings back classic characters in a new story, with the most beautiful graphics, and even served as the basis for Warzone, the evolution of the franchise's Battle Royale experience that was released as a free-to- play. There are new winds blowing in the world of shooters, and the sound of the shots, long ago, was not so glorious.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is coming out with a 15% discount on the Battle Pass Edition, which brings additional content and coins that can be exchanged to purchase more items in the game.
4. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order
While the franchise disappointed in theaters, the gaming world was awarded one of the best titles in the space saga ever released. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order puts us in a dark period, in which the old defenders of the order are being hunted by an Empire that still settles in control of the galaxy while condemning its opponents to death and everything that is contrary to their own interests.
It is in this opportunity that we control Cal Kestis, a Jedi apprentice who is forced to reveal his own past and ends up getting involved in a fight that takes him to the origins of the order itself. With gameplay inspired by the Dark Souls franchise and a touch of exploration of scenarios, the title published by Electronic Arts and developed by Respawn Entertainment is a must for Star Wars fans who also enjoy games.
- Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order appears with a 40% discount.
5. Resident Evil 3
The desperate escape of Jill Valentine for what remains of a Raccoon City dominated by zombies and biological weapons is the motto of Resident Evil 3, but not the only one. What would already be a fierce fight for his own life takes on even more complex contours with the presence of Nemesis, a black-cloaked monster that chases her through the streets and seems willing to burn the file on Umbrella's truths in the most violent way possible.
Resident Evil 3 brought back the 1999 classic in a new way, both visual and gameplay. The title also features in its pack the multiplayer Resident Evil Resistance, which puts survivors in a direct confrontation with biological weapons in the style of 4v1, with the players being at the mercy of a diabolical master who controls the monsters through the scene.
- Resident Evil 3 is being sold at a 30% discount.
6. Forza Horizon 4
Of course, Microsoft's own exclusives were not going to be left out of the list of offers, and when we talk about them, Forza Horizon 4 is one of the best. The game takes us to a festival of music and beautiful cars at high speed through the beautiful landscapes of Great Britain, a scenario more than adequate for all the action of the tracks.
The main highlight of the game, in terms of gameplay, is the dynamic climate, which changes the visuals and conditions of the asphalt in full race, as well as a portfolio of more than 400 vehicles and thousands of customization options. Not to mention the DLCs, which further expand the experience.
- Forza Horizon 4 appears with a 50% discount on its Ultimate version, which includes the base game and all additional content.
7. Bleeding Edge
Microsoft's bet on the world of hero shooters was one of the great exclusive releases for the company's platforms in 2020. With very characteristic heroes and a focus on teamwork, Bleeding Edge abandons the traditional shootings of competitive games in favor of a battle that takes place more closely, using special powers and weapons to place players face to face.
Divided into groups, Bleeding Edge brings the style hack and slash typical of its developer, Ninja Theory, but presents it in a way that is beyond the usual. Squads of four against four explore arenas, work on strategies and, mainly, fight for victory.
- Bleeding Edge is being sold at a 50% discount.
8. Gears 5
To close the triple of exclusives and just a small sample of what is in the middle of Microsoft's offers, we have the game that took one of the company's most celebrated franchises in new directions. Released in September 2019, the fifth game in the franchise that started on Xbox 360 takes us on a personal search of the protagonist for her origins.
The familiar theme appears alongside very recognizable characters, with Kat Diaz fighting alongside JD Fenix, Delmont Walker and, of course, Marcus Fenix, who has been in battle since the first game in the series. Developed by The Coalition, Gears 5 mixes the franchise's characteristic action with very personal themes.
- Gears 5 is on sale with a 50% discount on its Ultimate Edition, which includes the base game and additional content.
9. FIFA 20
Those who prefer to switch machine guns for sport also have a chance to promote Microsoft. And of course, the list of offers would also include one of the favorites of Brazilians, taking to the virtual lawns all the joy of the feet that we see in the late pre-pandemic matches and the collection of good old cards.
FIFA 20 brings it all together in a graphically beautiful package full of options, ranging from disputes not always friendly in online mode to strategy in assembling teams for disputes. Not to mention the Volta mode, which refers to the times of FIFA Street and brings matches to street courts.
- FIFA 20 is 70% off.
10. Tekken 7
The competitive streak devised by Katsuhiro Harada already brightens the virtual matches of the biggest fighting tournaments in the world and, now, can also arrive at your home for a special price. Marking the 20th anniversary of its franchise and its long-awaited and triumphant arrival of the current generation's consoles, the title introduced new mechanics to the usual frank crap.
Tekken 7 arrives with new combat techniques, in the form of special powers and combat mechanics, in addition to the traditional cast of special guests, which this time includes names like Negan (from The Walking Dead), Noctis (from Final Fantasy XV) and Akuma , the not-so-rival Street Fighter.
- Tekken 7 is coming out with a 70% discount.
See all offers
In addition to the games mentioned above, there are dozens of other options available at a low price on the official Microsoft website. You can check the complete list through the following link:
- Selection of offers on the official Microsoft website