Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC added 21 original Xbox games on November 12, 2026, expanding its library to 25.
Xbox's official announcement ties the expansion to the brand's 25th anniversary. The four games that joined the program earlier this year have also received performance and stability improvements.
Every game in the PC library now supports mouse and keyboard. The program also supports handheld PCs, including the ROG Xbox Ally family, so a desktop is not the only way to play these versions.
Which classics have joined the PC library?
The additions include shooter games such as Armed and Dangerous, Red Faction II, Star Wars: Republic Commando, and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Battlefront II are also part of the expansion.
Other arrivals include:
- Disney’s Chicken Little
- Grabbed by the Ghoulies
- Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb
- Secret Weapons Over Normandy
- Thrillville
The PC program requires Windows 11 and a download, and it is available only in supported countries. Features vary by game, and a game purchase or Game Pass subscription may be required. Grabbed by the Ghoulies is among the additions available through Game Pass.
Achievements reach original Xbox games
Four original Xbox games have received achievements for the first time, including BLiNX: The Time Sweeper and Conker: Live and Reloaded.
Xbox worked with the games' developers and publishers to design achievements that fit each title. Achievement support is planned for more original Xbox games over time.
The achievements also work on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles. Console players need the latest system update to start earning them. Some achievements may unlock based on progress players have already made.
