Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One, December 2020: the best games of the month
However, this is not the only release of the month : In stores we will also find Immortals: Fenyx Rising, the new "mythological" action RPG from Ubisoft, the strategic Empire of Sin and the latest narrative adventure from Dontnod Entertainment, Twin Mirror.
In addition to the thrilling John Wick Hex, debuting on Microsoft consoles, will finally make its appearance some important updated games for the Xbox Series X | S, in this case FIFA 21, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege and Destiny 2.
Empire of Sin
Released on December 1st on Xbox OneEmpire of Sin is the new project by Romero Games, which projects us into the Chicago of the 1920s, in full prohibition, with the possibility of choosing one of fourteen different Mafia bosses to control and among others Al Capone, Goldie Garneau and Stephanie St. Clair. Our goal will naturally be to conquer the city within thirteen years, doing our worst.
As part of a strategic XCOM-style gameplay, we will therefore have to grow our criminal organization, manage its various departments, assigning the right people to the command posts, carrying out increasingly profitable deals and of course eliminating the competition by whatever means at our disposal.
Twin Mirror
Out December 1st on Xbox OneCreated by Dontnod Entertainment, the team behind Life is Strange and Tell Me Why, Twin Mirror is an interesting narrative-based adventure that tells the story of Samuel "Sam" Higgs, a former investigative journalist who returns in his old city to bring a last farewell to a friend who disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
His daughter Joan wants to find out what really happened and asks Sam to investigate, triggering a series of events that will characterize the thriller atmospheres of the game and to reveal aspects of the protagonist that we did not know; for example his inner voice, the "Double": a real second personality that peeps out from time to time and gets Sam into trouble.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege
Releasing December 1st on Xbox Series X | STom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege makes its December debut on next-gen platforms as well, with a free update for game owners that introduces some important improvements technical, above all a frame rate that reaches 120 fps and can therefore guarantee an extremely reactive and precise online experience.
This is just the proverbial icing on the cake for Ubisoft's tactical shooter, which can now count on a community made up of several tens of millions of passionate players and on a structure constantly enriched with new contents, placing itself as one of the reference titles in the field of eSports.
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
Out December 3rd on X box Series X | S and Xbox OneUbisoft's new action RPG, Immortals: Fenyx Rising, puts us in the shoes of Fenyx, a brave warrior given an extremely difficult mission: to save the gods of Olympus from a terrible curse. To succeed, the girl will be able to count on some divine powers that have been granted to her for the occasion, but will they be enough?
Characterized by a colorful and cartoonish graphic style, which in some ways recalls that of The Legend of Zelda, the game presents itself as a surprising adventure, with vast and fascinating environments, as well as a gameplay that alternates the spectacular fighting sections of rather multifaceted puzzle solving.
John Wick Hex
Out December 4th on Xbox OneDeveloped by Mike Bithell, author of Thomas Was Alone and Volume, John Wick Hex takes the famous movie character played by Keanu Reeves and catapults him into action strategy of great depth, in which you have to make quick decisions to eliminate the enemies that we will face from time to time.
The game, characterized by a very particular style cel shaded graphics, tells the to an unpublished story by John Wick and allows you to explore scenarios that are teeming with potential threats, while remaining in the wake of a grid made up of traditional boxes and considering turns as units of time: each action requires a variable amount.
FIFA 21
Released on December 4th on Xbox Series X | SFIFA 21 lands this month on next-generation consoles with an update that clearly improves the technical sector of the game and in particular the effects, thanks to a revolutionized lighting system that emphasizes the facets of the polygonal models and even the sweat on their skin, as well as any imperfections or details of beard and hair.
News on the front graphics give the entire experience a stronger and more decisive visual impact, also going to connect to the mechanics of the gameplay since new pivot points for the animations have been introduced, with the result more precise and responsive player control. All accompanied by the content we had already enjoyed on PS4 and Xbox One.
Destiny 2
Out on December 8 on Xbox Series X | SDestiny too 2 takes the plunge, debuting in December on PS5 and Xbox Series X with a technically improved version. Game owners on previous generation platforms will be able to upgrade for free and enjoy a 4K 60fps experience, up to 120fps in the Crucible, substantially faster uploads and cross-gen cross-play.
Undoubtedly important aspects, especially if grafted onto a now mature and well-tested system, which has recently seen the launch of the Beyond the Light expansion with its many contents and a new adventure to be experienced among the frozen lands of Europe. Grappling with mysterious power and an unprecedented threat, will we be able to play our role as Guardians?
Cyberpunk 2077
Out December 10 on Xbox OnePlate strong of the month, as well as one of the most anticipated titles ever, Cyberpunk 2077 throws us into the disturbing futuristic megalopolis of Night City, putting us in the shoes of a mercenary struggling with missions that will also see him oppose the powerful Arasaka Corporation, a multinational determined to take possession of an important technology that could change everything.
Using a first-person view, we will be able to navigate a vast open world full of things to do and see, carry out increasingly complex tasks and employ the money earned to enhance our character through new cybernetic grafts. All in the context of a campaign that promises to entertain us for over a hundred hours between action, dialogue, crossroads and romance.
Other games to be released in December 2020
Chronos: Before the Ashes, out December 1 on Xbox One Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of a Lost Age - Final Edition, out December 4 on Xbox One Call of the Sea, out December 8 on Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, out December 8 on Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One MXGP 2020, out December 10 on Xbox One Scott Pilgrim VS The World: The Game - Complete Edition , out in December on Xbox One
