List of Xbox FPS Boost games on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

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Xbox FPS Boost allows select backward-compatible Xbox games to run at double or even quadruple the original framerate without any developer input, so the games you remember running at 30fps can now hit the heady heights of 60fps or even 120fps to make for an even better experience.

This feature is only available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, so if you're still using a last-gen console, we've got bad news, just because it requires the vastly increased CPU power of these newer platforms to run the games at a higher framerate.

We've assembled the complete list of titles applicable to this feature and details on what framerate the games used to run at, how they run now, and any other particulars worth noting. It's worth noting that some Xbox FPS Boost games are considered some of the best Xbox Game Pass games, so it's worth taking a look. 

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List of Xbox FPS Boost games

Xbox FPS Boost doesn't require any developer input but it is subject to certain restrictions. Some games might only be patched on one platform since a backward compatible Xbox One X version could already be running a game at 60fps. Other games might be very demanding and require the settings to drop down to the Xbox One or Xbox One S version of a game before increasing the framerate.

Just be aware that Microsoft has now finished updating older games through FPS Boost, so don't expect any further additions to this list. Still, if you've ever wanted to revisit a game but couldn't bear to play it at 30fps, then, check out the full list of FPS Boost-supported games below.

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GameNew FrameratePrevious FrameratePlatformsDrops to Xbox One S Settings
Alien Isolation60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Alan Wake60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Anthem60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series XYes
Assassin's Creed60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Battle Chasers: Nightwar120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Battlefield 1120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series XYes
Battlefield 4120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Battlefield Hardline120 FPS60 FPS Xbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Battlefield 5120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series XYes
BCFX60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Binary Domain60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Darksiders60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dark Souls 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dead Island: Definitive Edition60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Dead Island Riptide: Definitive Edition60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Dead Space 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dead Space 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
DiRT 4120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Dishonored: Definitive Edition60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Disney's Chicken Little60 FPS 30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Don't Starve: Giant Edition120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dragon Age 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dragon Age: Inquisition60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dragon Age Origins60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dungeon Defenders 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Dying Light60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Fable Anniversary60 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Fable 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN//A
Fallout 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Fallout 460 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Fallout 7660 FPS30 FPS Xbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Fallout: New Vegas60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Far Cry 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Far Cry 460 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Far Cry 560 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Far Cry New Dawn60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Far Cry Primal60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
F.E.A.R. 260 FPS 30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
F.E.A.R. 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Gears of War60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Gears of War 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Gears of War 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Gears of War 460 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Gears of War Judgment60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Golf With Your Friends120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Halo Wars 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Halo: Spartan Assault120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Homefront: The Revolution60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Hyper Scape120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Island Saver120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Kameo: Elements of Power60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO Jurassic World60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
LEGO Marvel's Avengers120 FPS - Xbox Series X, 60 FPS - Xbox Series S30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO STAR WARS: The Force Awakens60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO The Hobbit120 FPS - Xbox Series X, 60 FPS - Xbox Series S30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO The Incredibles60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO The Lord of the Rings60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
LEGO Worlds60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Life is Strange60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Life is Strange 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series XNo
Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Lords of the Fallen60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Mad Max120 FPS - Xbox Series X, 60 FPS - Xbox Series S30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Medal of Honor: Airborne60 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Metro 2033 Redux120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Metro Last Light Redux120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Mirror's Edge60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Mirror's Edge Catalyst120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Monster Energy Supercross 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
MotoGP 2060 FPS30 FPSXbox Series SNo
Moving Out120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
My Time at Portia60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
My Friend Pedro120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
New Super Lucky's Tale120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
NIER60 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Overcooked 2120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Paladins120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Prey60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Realm Royale120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
ReCore60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Rock of Ages60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Sea of Solitude60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Shadow of the Tomb Raider60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Shadow Warrior 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
SMITE120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Sniper Elite 460 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Sonic Generations60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Sonic Unleashed60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Star Wars Battlefront120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Star Wars Battlefront 2120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series XYes
Star Wars: The Clone Wars60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Steep60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series SN/A
SUPERHOT120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
The Evil Within 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series SN/A
The Gardens Between120 FPS - Xbox Series X, 60 FPS - Xbox Series S30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
The LEGO Movie Videogame120 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
The LEGO Movie Videogame 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Titanfall120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series XN/A
Titanfall 2120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Tom Clancy's The Division60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Totally Reliable Delivery Service120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Two Point Hospital60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
UFC 460 FPS30 FPSXbox Series SN/A
Unravel 2120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Unruly Heroes120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Untitled Goose Game120 FPS60 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Wasteland 360 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SYes
Watch Dogs60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Watch Dogs 260 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SN/A
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life60 FPS30 FPSXbox Series X, Xbox Series SNo

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How do I use Xbox FPS Boost?

In order to take advantage of this framerate-boosting feature, you'll just need to play the games on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. It'll automatically be enabled as long as your console has the latest updates. 

To verify a game is running with FPS Boost, you can press the Xbox button on your controller to check for the FPS Boost and/or Auto HDR labels. Some games have FPS Boost turned off by default, but it can be easily turned on under the Compatibility Options in the Manage game and add-ons setting.

Do note that in order to enjoy a game at 120 FPS on Xbox Series X or S, you'll want to make sure you have one of the best 120Hz TVs available. You'll also need to enable 120Hz on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

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