16 Best Xbox Series X|S Open World Racing Games

10.10.2023 - 17:15 / gameranx.com / Xbox Series / Best Xbox / Best / Series X

The racing genre in video games has been increasing in popularity ever since titles started to grow in scale. Whether it was due to a giant open world to explore, or a racing simulator title that puts you in the seat of a professional driver, gamers all around have become very particular when it comes to the feel of in-game driving mechanics.

There are plenty of times that you jump into a game with a giant world to explore, but the driving mechanics don’t feel good. Now you have a giant open world to explore but you’re fast traveling all over the place because the driving feels wonky, clunky, or straight up not fun to do. On the other hand, racing titles have become very precise; games such as Forza 5, Forza Horizon 4, and others that give players an abundant amount of detail. Not only do we get horsepower specifics, but the developers manage to include traction of the tire, power levels of different engines, and a ton of other details car fanatics will appreciate. 

However, with so many games released each year, you got to ask yourself, which developer does it the best? There are a ton of titles that manage to nail that in-game driving feeling just right, and today we are going to look at the top 11 racing games for the Xbox One/ Xbox One Series X.

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 14, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

Do you love car games but don’t love how they’re sometimes “too focused” on one aspect of it? If so, then The Crew Motorfest is a title you’ll want to check out. Ubisoft’s latest entry in the series promises to bring you to a place where all aspects of car culture can be truly appreciated.

For example, if you wish to do some campaigns to get your bearings on the world, multiple ones are awaiting you. If you wish to go straight into racing others, you can do that too! Or if you wish to roam around the beautiful Hawaiian landscape the title places you in, the world is yours to explore.

Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Platfrom : PC PS5 XSX|X
Release Date : December 02, 2022

The Need For Speed franchise isn’t just about racing; it’s about feeling like an outlaw while blasting through the streets.

If you’re looking for the latest experience in that series, you need to get Need For Speed Unbound. The title puts you in competition for The Grand, a special 4-week competition that’ll take you all over Lakeshore.

You’ll start at the bottom and then with each race, earn your way to the top of the racing world. If you do well on the streets, that is. Customize your car to fit your needs, and listen to some of the best young artists you drive out there.

There are a lot of types of racing out there, and many are technical in their own right, but easily