Microsoft makes 25 original Xbox games playable on PC

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand, Microsoft has fulfilled part of its commitment to next-generation game preservation by making 25 original Xbox titles available for Windows PC. Users can play these games starting today, provided they own or purchase the necessary digital copies.

This expansion follows a limited launch in July that featured only four games. Microsoft confirmed that all 25 titles now support keyboard and mouse inputs. Additionally, the company is introducing achievements to the original Xbox library for the first time, beginning with 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. These achievements will also be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles following a system update, with more games expected to receive support in the future.

The list of playable games includes Armed and Dangerous, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, Disney’s Chicken Little, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Fuzion Frenzy, Grabbed by the Ghoulies, 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, and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.

Microsoft clarified that users cannot utilise original Xbox discs to play these titles, as they lack the unique serial numbers integrated into Xbox One discs. The PC compatibility is reportedly facilitated through an emulator. Furthermore, the company stated that most of these new additions are not currently part of the Xbox Game Pass subscription, with the exception of Blinx, Conker, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy, Morrowind, and Grabbed by the Ghoulies.

Leaked documents previously indicated a planned full launch for original Xbox titles on PC by October 2026. The same reports suggested a gradual rollout for Xbox 360 games on next-gen consoles between 2027 and 2028, coinciding with anticipated releases of a new handheld device and a Helix box.