4 Xbox Series X/S Games to Play This Weekend (August 29 – August 31)

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This upcoming Labor Day weekend signifies the informal goodbye to summer and the first significant break before autumn officially arrives. While others may be choosing between beach trips or barbecues, avid gamers might be preparing for a unique farewell: an extended gaming bash with friends. It’s an excellent opportunity to unwind, pick up your controller, and make the most of these additional days by exploring something thrilling. If you’re a fan of the Xbox Series X/S, this holiday weekend presents the perfect incentive to stock up on team-oriented or cooperative games.

These Xbox games are structured to encourage teamwork, conversation, and an ideal dose of excitement. They have a knack for transforming a leisurely weekend into a series of entertaining gaming episodes with your dear ones. Whether you’re planning a battle in outer space or racing against time to prevent a fire in your kitchen, these games will ensure that this Labor Day is an unforgettable experience.

Helldivers 2

This week, Helldivers 2 created a stir by officially releasing on Xbox Series X/S on August 26, making it perfect for a holiday weekend filled with action. Renowned for its non-stop, squad-oriented battles, this shooter places you and your companions in the thick of an interstellar war against hostile alien factions. Your objective is to promote “managed democracy” throughout the galaxy: one shot, air strike, and friendly fire mishap at a time.

To celebrate its first appearance on Xbox, Helldivers 2 offers an exclusive bonus for Xbox enthusiasts: a Halo 3: ODST-themed warbond. This is a fitting tribute to Xbox’s history and a stylish preparation for plunging into the fight. If your team is eager to trade barbecue for battlefield action, now’s the ideal moment to get ready and demonstrate the might of Super Earth in the galaxy.

Overcooked 2

If you’re seeking a game that could potentially stir up some friendly rivalry among your group of friends, I highly recommend giving Overcooked 2 a try! This Labor Day weekend, gather your pals and dive into this engaging cooperative experience. In the early stages of the game, you’ll find yourselves coordinating to ensure dishes are prepared and served on time. By working together, communicating effectively, and thinking quickly, you can achieve success… but only for so long!

As the game progresses, it will test even the most skilled virtual chefs with increasing difficulty, moments of confusion, and the occasional shouting – particularly when someone accidentally sets something alight due to being in the wrong workstation.

Split Fiction

Hazelight Studios has built a strong reputation for itself, earning acclaim with titles like “A Way Out” that wowed cooperative gaming fans, and shocking the world with their 2021 Game of the Year win for “It Takes Two”. It appears that Hazelight’s trajectory can only move forward. This year, they’ve also released “Split Fiction”, which seems to be their most ambitious project so far.

In this side-by-side gaming adventure, two aspiring writers, Zoe and Mio, find themselves trapped in a cutting-edge simulation conceived by a ruthless publishing house intent on pilfering their unique ideas. As allies, they delve into each other’s creative realms – fantasy and science fiction – taking advantage of system glitches to break free from the simulated world. The contest to command their intellectual properties becomes an exciting collaboration as friends and partners join forces to solve intricate puzzles, all while marveling at the breathtaking vistas crafted by Hazelight for players’ entertainment. Laughter is sure to be had throughout the journey!

Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is widely admired as one of the top single-player games currently available. However, it also offers a cooperative mode where friends can venture into Faerun together. A co-op campaign in Baldur’s Gate 3 allows up to four players to participate, and with appropriate mods, every party member can delve into the captivating companion stories that Larian Studios has created. And if players are skillful enough, they might even dare to attempt Honour Mode for their best chances of survival.

Baldur’s Gate 3″ is an exceptional choice for those who enjoy a game with a more substantial narrative edge. The risks are high, the enigma of the Absolute leads your group on twisting paths, and each companion offers unique solutions to problems. It’s these unpredictable elements that make “Baldur’s Gate 3” such a distinctive, rewarding experience, worthy of being crowned as Game of the Year in 2023. Whether you’re embarking on your first mind flayer infection or revisiting Act 1 for the tenth time, “Baldur’s Gate 3” is an essential gaming journey that I wholeheartedly recommend, especially when played with friends.

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2025-08-29 13:04