Xbox is bringing 21 original Xbox games to PC on November 12, three days before the console’s 25th anniversary on November 15. Combined with four titles released earlier this year—BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge and Fuzion Frenzy—the collection reaches 25 games. The update also adds mouse-and-keyboard support across the PC lineup and achievements to four classics on both PC and Xbox consoles.
The anniversary collection grows to 25 titles
The new batch includes 11 Star Wars titles alongside TimeSplitters and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, mixing licensed adventures, fast-paced action games and a major role-playing classic. Wolf’s Gaming Blog first reported the news, while GamingBible had spotted Microsoft Store backend records for 16 games after Reddit user esketitethan identified Windows package files matching the format used for the first four PC releases.
Backward compatibility—software support that allows newer platforms to run games made for older hardware—is how these releases work. The earlier four PC releases used a custom emulator with improvements to resolution and graphical quality, recreating the original Xbox environment so games operate on modern computers. These are compatibility releases with technical upgrades, not remakes.
This collection is separate from Game Pass subscription plans
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service with a rotating library of console and PC games. Players can download titles to Xbox consoles, PCs and supported handhelds, while cloud gaming extends access to phones, tablets, TVs and virtual-reality headsets. The service offers different plans: PC access, console access and Ultimate, which combines console and PC access with cloud gaming.
Though searches for new Xbox Game Pass titles have connected with this story, treat the 25-game collection as a PC compatibility rollout rather than a confirmed Game Pass addition. The available coverage does not attach the 21 new games to any subscription plan, so this is a technical release announcement without subscription details.
Mouse-and-keyboard controls and achievement updates highlight the release
Every game in the PC collection now supports mouse and keyboard controls—a meaningful adjustment for PC players, especially when returning to games originally designed for an Xbox controller. Earlier store records named Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, TimeSplitters: Future Perfect and Grabbed by the Ghoulies among the expected titles, with some previously exclusive to Xbox consoles.
Achievements are in-game awards for completing challenges or reaching story milestones. The first four titles receiving achievements are Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper and Conker: Live and Reloaded, available on both PC and Xbox consoles. Xbox says, “We plan to bring achievements to more original XBOX games over time.”
The PC rollout arrives ahead of the November 15 milestone
The additions landed on November 12, three days before the original Xbox’s 25th anniversary. Microsoft Store records discovered earlier pointed toward an announcement during this window, and the collection is now available ahead of the date. Morrowind and Star Wars Battlefront already have PC ports, but other named games—including Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect—were formerly console exclusives, so the same title name can refer to either an existing PC version or this anniversary release. Pricing, bundle details, preorder offers and system requirements have not been provided; players should check individual store listings for their chosen title.
The strongest appeal is for players revisiting former console exclusives
For retro players, this collection returns games tied to the early Xbox library and makes them playable on modern PCs—useful for those who remember the console era but no longer own the original hardware. The 25-game total, 11 Star Wars titles, mouse-and-keyboard support and the first achievement updates give the lineup clear value. It makes older games easier to access while adding features expected from current platforms.
The Reddit discovery that surfaced the Microsoft Store records was useful reporting, though it does not amount to hands-on testing. The collection has recognizable names and practical PC improvements, but the available material does not establish how every title performs on current machines. The most defensible assessment is that this rollout is promising for retro players who value access and achievements, with individual game listings still needed for purchase and compatibility decisions.
What it means for players
Players who want to revisit these classics should check the relevant Microsoft Store entry for the original Xbox compatibility version. The strongest reason to pay attention is the larger 25-game collection, mouse-and-keyboard support across PC titles and achievements in four games. Retro fans with interest in Star Wars, TimeSplitters or Morrowind have the clearest reason to browse the lineup first.
Game Pass subscribers should wait for a plan-specific listing before treating any of these anniversary releases as part of their library. The collection is a worthwhile access update for PC players, but check individual titles and platforms first, then verify whether the game is sold separately or included with a subscription in your region.
Frequently asked questions
When did Xbox Game Pass originally launch?
Xbox Game Pass originally launched on June 1, 2017, as a way to access a library of games through a subscription.
Which Windows versions does PC Game Pass support?
PC Game Pass is supported on PCs running Windows 10 and Windows 11. The service was renamed from Game Pass for PC to PC Game Pass in December 2021.
Can Xbox Game Pass games be streamed on phones and tablets?
Cloud gaming supports phones and tablets, along with TVs and virtual-reality headsets. Cloud-playable games and limits depend on the Game Pass plan, device and region.
