Best Xbox One Role-Playing Games (RPGs) in 2021

Once the bombs fall, the charred wasteland beyond Vault 111 packs miles of intrigue to explore. Among Bethesda's deepest RPGs yet, Fallout 4's post-apocalyptic Massachusetts can't be missed.

Paying homage to 90's CRPGs, Divinity: Original Sin II saw universal acclaim with its turn-based isometric PC debut. Now available on consoles, it delivers distinctly complex class-based gameplay, backed by four-player online co-op.

Slaying towering beasts is fundamental to Monster Hunter: World, leveling up equipment in pursuit of more substantial threats. Its deep combat and grind-heavy gameplay loop mean extensive play time grants sizeable rewards.

Punishing difficulty has defined Dark Souls' legacy, making it equally loved and hated in the space. You'll need to meticulously learn enemy attacks to rack up victories with these high-stakes boss battles.

Following ten years of development, Final Fantasy XV pushes the legendary Japanese RPG series into the modern age. With a detailed open world and real-time fluid combat, Noctis and friends embark on a quest to retake Eos.

NieR:Automata explores a post-apocalyptic world ravished by otherworldly machines, focusing on combat androids 2B and 9S. It has an action focus, role-playing attributes, and mind-bending branched narrative to enjoy.

Following a short hiatus for Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft gave this Egyptian adventure extra time – and it shows. With a detailed world to explore and combat improvements, it brings fresh concepts even for veterans.

Sporting slick comic-style visuals, the gothic world of Darkest Dungeon is unlike any other. The soul-crushing difficultly remains satisfying, albeit not for the faint at hearted.

As the latest of Dragon Age titles, Inquisition packs over 80 hours of gripping story, and near double accounting for its side quests. It's among the generations best fantasy RPGs, ideal for fans of deep lore and world building.