Microsoft Unveils Retro Gaming Bonanza: Over 50 Activision Classics from 80s and 90s Added to Game Pass

Microsoft has unveiled an exciting new addition to Game Pass with Retro Classics, a partnership with Antstream Arcade that brings over 50 classic Activision games from the 80s and 90s directly to Game Pass members. This collection features iconic titles such as Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall!. Some of these games date back an impressive 45 years, and players can now enjoy the unique feature of saving their progress for a later continuation—a first for many of these timeless titles.

Microsoft emphasizes that Retro Classics with Game Pass is a significant step in their ongoing commitment to game preservation and backwards compatibility. This initiative will be accessible to all Game Pass members across all available membership options in regions where Game Pass is offered.

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View 70 ImagesOver time, Microsoft plans to expand the Retro Classics collection on Game Pass, aiming to include over 100 classic games from Activision and Blizzard’s extensive back catalog. New games will be added monthly, ensuring a continually refreshed and growing library of nostalgic titles.

Retro Classics with Game Pass launch lineup:

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With Retro Classics, Game Pass members can enjoy a seamless gaming experience across various platforms, including Xbox consoles, the Xbox app on PC, and through cloud gaming on supported devices like LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets. Retro Classics provides a versatile and accessible way to relive these nostalgic titles.

Game Pass members can easily access Retro Classics by searching and installing the feature on their console or via the Xbox app on PC. The service also offers unique challenges to compete with friends, rivals, or the global community. For those who love achievements, there are new ones to unlock, and for newcomers, the ability to save and reload progress marks a significant enhancement to the classic gaming experience.

The announcement of Retro Classics follows closely on the heels of the confirmation of Wave 2 of Xbox Game Pass' May 2025 lineup and the exciting news that Hellblade 2 will be available on PS5 this summer.