Twenty-five years after the launch of the very first Xbox, Microsoft decided to give nostalgic gamers a gift. Now, the console’s iconic games from the 2000s are all playable via Xbox Game Pass, at no additional cost. A way to preserve a video game heritage while promoting its subscription service.
Cult titles like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Fuzion Frenzy or even Psychonauts are thus available on Xbox Series X/S via backward compatibility. An initiative that allows you to rediscover these games in technically improved versions, with reduced loading times and optimized fluidity.
A retro journey between platforms, shoot and platforms
The Game Pass retro catalog is enriched with a varied selection of titles that marked Microsoft’s debut in the world of video games. Blackthe muscular FPS from Criterion, is a true witness to the pre-modern Call of Duty era. Blinx: The Time Sweeper mixes platforms and temporal manipulation in an offbeat universe.
Another nugget, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge transports players to a 1930s aerial uchronia where hijackers compete for devastating climate weapons. Even without active multiplayer mode, its gameplay remains nervous and accessible.
Game Pass: a treasure for retro game lovers
This massive return of original Xbox games demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to preserving the memory of video games. Thanks to Game Pass, these old titles become easily accessible on modern consoles, PC and even streaming on mobile or connected TV.
With nearly 35 million subscribers worldwide, the subscription service continues to expand its catalog to appeal to all generations of players. Whether you’re looking for an immersive single-player experience, an old-fashioned party game or a nervous shooter, Game Pass is more than ever a universal playground.