Middle First Look: Why We're Excited About Microsoft's Exclusive Xbox Series X

Middle First Look: Why We're Excited About Microsoft's Exclusive Xbox Series X

The Medium is one of the first next-gen exclusives for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2021. It will also be included with Xbox Game Pass at launch, and PC gamers can accessing the game on Steam (these are the specs you'll need to run The Medium). Our Games Editor Vic Hood previewed The Medium ahead of its release, and in this video, we'll talk about his first impressions of the upcoming Xbox Exclusive. The core gameplay of the medium revolves around interesting mechanics that help take the psychological thriller to another level. Players will have to explore two realities, simultaneously in split screen, to solve puzzles and navigate the world.

The X factor

Developer Bloober Team has stated that this shared reality game is only possible due to the power of next-gen hardware, hence the reason why The Medium will not be available on Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X. The famous Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka also added his signature style to the project, which should ensure the soundtrack is a big draw for fans of classic horror games. Today's best Xbox Series X deals