Xbox revives 25 classic games with backwards compatibility as Knights of the Old Republic returns

Xbox is bringing back 25 beloved classic games from its original 2001 console to PC as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. Some of those classics include the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and TimeSplitters 2. So, if you've been itching for a dose of nostalgia, now's your chance.

Confirming rumours reported earlier this week, Microsoft officially announced on November 12, 2026, that 21 more original Xbox games have been added to its ever-expanding backwards compatibility programme on PC, bringing the current total to 25 classic titles. The first four games were added earlier in 2026.

All 25 original Xbox games are now playable on Windows 11 PCs, with mouse and keyboard support, as well as controller support, of course. They can also be played on supported handheld PCs, such as the ROG Xbox Ally. What's more, six of those games are included with Xbox Game Pass, meaning eligible subscribers can revisit some beloved classics at no additional cost.

Which 25 original Xbox games are now playable on PC?

It's worth mentioning that the four previously available games have received performance and stability improvements, while all 25 titles now support mouse and keyboard controls. So, whether you're revisiting an old favourite or experiencing one of these classics for the first time, there's plenty to keep you busy.

Xbox classics come to PC, Microsoft

All 21 newly added original Xbox games

1. Armed and Dangerous
2. Disney's Chicken Little
3. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Game Pass)
4. Grabbed by the Ghoulies (Game Pass)
5. Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb
6. Red Faction II
7. Secret Weapons Over Normandy
8. Star Wars Battlefront
9. Star Wars Battlefront II
10. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
11. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
12. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
13. Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
14. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
15. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
16. Star Wars: Republic Commando
17. Star Wars: Starfighter – Special Edition
18. Star Wars: The Clone Wars
19. Thrillville
20. TimeSplitters 2
21. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

The four previously available original Xbox games

• BLiNX: The Time Sweeper (Game Pass)
• Conker: Live and Reloaded (Game Pass)
• Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (Game Pass)
• Fuzion Frenzy (Game Pass)

Which classic Xbox games are included with Game Pass?

As highlighted in the lists above, not all 25 original Xbox games are included with Xbox Game Pass. At the time of writing, six titles are available through the subscription, including The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Grabbed by the Ghoulies, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge and Fuzion Frenzy.

The remaining games can be purchased digitally, although availability and access may vary depending on your region. It's also worth remembering that original Xbox discs cannot be inserted into a PC to access these games, so you'll need a digital licence or an eligible Game Pass subscription.

Four classic Xbox games receive achievements for the first time

Another welcome addition is achievement support, with four original Xbox games receiving the feature for the first time. Some achievements may even unlock automatically when you launch the game, depending on your existing progress.

Microsoft has worked with the respective developers and publishers to introduce achievements that complement the original games, giving returning players another reason to revisit these classics.

The four games receiving achievements for the first time are:

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
• BLiNX: The Time Sweeper
• Conker: Live and Reloaded

The newly added achievements are also supported on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, so they're not exclusive to PC players.

With Microsoft confirming that more original Xbox games and achievement support are planned for the future, we can't wait to see which classics are next. Hopefully, plenty more of your retro favourites will make the cut. Fingers crossed we also get a plethora of Xbox 360 titles, widely considered the console's best era.