The medium, arguably one of the most anticipated Xbox Series X games, will be released on December 10, 2020 for next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Steam. It will also be included with Xbox Game Pass at launch. The psychological horror game has interesting game mechanics. Players can explore two realities on the screen at the same time: the physical world and the spiritual world. You will have to use your physical abilities in both worlds to solve puzzles and avoid hostile spirits. Developer Bloober Team has stated that this shared reality game is only made possible by the power of next-gen hardware. Medium's soundtrack promises to be a highlight, as it's hosted by acclaimed Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka. So expect a haunting and bizarre composition throughout. While the Xbox Series X is no longer launching alongside Halo Infinite after a surprise delay, Microsoft's next-gen console will let gamers play thousands of games spanning four generations of Xbox hardware from day one. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also be able to access hundreds of games on November 10, many of which will be optimized for playing on Xbox Series X. All games from Xbox Game Studios will arrive on the service at launch and the recent acquisition . from Bethesda means that the publisher's older and newer titles are also in the works. Having a title like The Medium released before Christmas is a godsend for Microsoft's new next-gen consoles as you set yourself up for an unbelievably terrifying and unbelievably terrifying experience. Check out the trailer below for a preview of the game. Today's best Xbox Game Pass deals