Some classic Xbox adventures are getting another chance to shine, and this time PC players are part of the celebration. Microsoft is expanding its selection of original Xbox games on PC to 25 titles, giving Windows 11 users more ways to revisit the console’s early years. However, the anniversary update goes beyond adding familiar names to a library.
Starting November 12, 2026, 21 additional games join Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC. Meanwhile, four previously available titles receive improvements, and a separate achievement update brings a modern Xbox feature to selected classics for the first time.
Original Xbox games on PC now cover 25 classic titles
The biggest change is the jump from four available games to 25. According to the official Xbox Wire announcement, Microsoft is marking Xbox’s 25th anniversary by bringing another 21 original releases to PC through its backward compatibility program.
Rather than concentrating on one genre, the expansion brings together role-playing adventures, shooters, action games, and family-friendly experiences. Consequently, players interested in exploring older Xbox releases have a much broader selection than they did earlier this year.
These are the 21 newly added games:
- Armed and Dangerous
- Disney’s Chicken Little
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Xbox Game Pass)
- Grabbed by the Ghoulies (Xbox Game Pass)
- Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb
- Red Faction II
- Secret Weapons Over Normandy
- Star Wars Battlefront
- Star Wars Battlefront II
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
- Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: Republic Commando
- Star Wars: Starfighter – Special Edition
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Thrillville
- TimeSplitters 2
- TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
The lineup is particularly interesting for Star Wars fans, with several adventures from different corners of the franchise. Elsewhere, Morrowind offers a substantial role-playing experience, while both TimeSplitters games give shooter enthusiasts something different to revisit.
Four original Xbox games already on PC are getting improvements
Not every title in the 25-game collection is arriving for the first time. Microsoft introduced four classics on PC earlier in 2026, including support for handheld devices such as the ROG Xbox Ally family.
Those four previously available games are:
- BLiNX: The Time Sweeper (Xbox Game Pass)
- Conker: Live and Reloaded (Xbox Game Pass)
- Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (Xbox Game Pass)
- Fuzion Frenzy (Xbox Game Pass)
All four are also included with Xbox Game Pass. Furthermore, they now benefit from improved performance and stability, making the anniversary expansion relevant even to players who already had access to them.
Another practical detail is that all 25 games support mouse and keyboard. This matters because the expanded library is not simply about making console classics available on another screen. It also gives PC players a familiar way to control them.
Achievements give four Xbox classics a new reason to revisit them
Beyond the PC additions, Microsoft is introducing achievements to four original Xbox releases that previously lacked them. The selected games 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.
Importantly, this feature is not limited to Windows 11. Achievements also work when playing these titles on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles, provided the latest system update is installed.
There is another welcome detail for returning players. In some cases, achievements may unlock based on progress already made, although Microsoft does not guarantee this for every achievement or save.
The achievements were created in collaboration with each game’s developers and publishers. Microsoft also intends to introduce more over time, although it has not confirmed which titles will receive them next.
For anyone who enjoys completing achievement lists, this adds a fresh objective to games they may have finished years ago. It is a small but meaningful difference between simply replaying an old favorite and returning with something new to accomplish.
Windows 11 players should check the requirements before downloading
There are a few conditions worth knowing before exploring the expanded collection. Windows 11 is required, and the games must be downloaded. Availability is limited to select markets, while supported features can vary depending on the title.
Players may also need to purchase individual games or have an eligible Xbox Game Pass subscription. In particular, the six games identified as Game Pass titles are Morrowind, Grabbed by the Ghoulies, and the four previously released classics.
The anniversary celebration also extends beyond backward compatibility. Players looking for something else to try can explore this weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days selection. Meanwhile, the upcoming free Firefight mode for Halo: Campaign Evolved offers another anniversary-related development.
Microsoft has confirmed plans to bring more original Xbox titles to PC in the future, but no additional games or release dates have been announced. For now, the 25-game library offers a clearer starting point for anyone interested in revisiting the first Xbox generation.
Ultimately, the appeal of these original Xbox games is not just nostalgia. A larger PC catalog, mouse and keyboard support, and newly introduced achievements make this anniversary update more useful for players today. Which classic would you revisit first?
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