21 More Original Xbox Games Arrive on PC Through Backward Compatibility
Xbox's 25th anniversary brings 21 more original Xbox games to PC, lifting the library to 25, plus achievements for four classics and mouse-and-keyboard support.
Xbox marked its 25th anniversary by adding 21 original Xbox games to its Backward Compatibility on PC program. Four games came out earlier this year, so the new batch brings the total to 25, according to Xbox Wire.
Which games are included
The Xbox Wire post is the official record of the full 21-game lineup. The source text available for this article names only some of the titles, so check Xbox Wire for the complete list.
Titles named in the coverage include:
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, which you can also get through Xbox Game Pass
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
- Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, which is likewise offered with Game Pass
Xbox also says it is working on bringing even more original Xbox games to PC in the future. Gematsu notes the initiative was first announced in July.
Achievements arrive too
For the first time, achievements are supported in four original Xbox games: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, its sequel The Sith Lords, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, and Conker: Live and Reloaded.
Xbox says the achievements also apply on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles. To begin earning them, players need the latest system update installed. Some achievements may unlock right away based on progress you have already made.
Xbox says it worked with each game's developers and publishers so the achievements suit the spirit of each title. More original Xbox games will get achievements over time.
How to find and play them
The games are available in supported countries starting today, and Xbox points players to xbox.com/game-compatibility for details. A download is required, and specific features vary by game.
Xbox's fine print says the feature requires Windows 11, is available in select markets only, and that a game purchase or Game Pass subscription may be required.
Pure Xbox reports that if you already own any of these games on an Xbox console, you will also get the PC version at no extra cost. Pure Xbox hedged that point with "apparently". Xbox Wire's own wording only says a purchase or Game Pass subscription may be required, so confirm on the compatibility page before assuming a title is free for you.
Xbox also says the first four games received performance and stability improvements. Those first four games came to PC earlier this year, including handhelds such as the ROG Xbox Ally family.
What it means for you
If you own original Xbox games on console, check xbox.com/game-compatibility to see whether your titles are in the PC lineup. Make sure your PC runs Windows 11 and that your country is supported. Console players should install the latest system update to earn the new achievements.
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Quick answers
How many original Xbox games are on PC now?
Xbox says the Backward Compatibility on PC library now has 25 games: the four from earlier this year plus 21 added today.
Can I use a mouse and keyboard?
Yes. Xbox says every game in the library now supports mouse and keyboard. Pure Xbox says a traditional controller works too.
Are more games coming?
Xbox says it plans to bring more original Xbox games to PC, and to add achievements to more of them over time. No titles or dates were given in the sources.
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