Xbox Brings 25 Original Games to PC, Adds Achievements to Classic Star Wars and Conker Titles

Not only did Xbox brought free Halo Firefight update and rewards across six games, it is also giving PC players a massive dose of nostalgia with 25 original Xbox games that are now available through backward compatibility. The latest expansion adds 21 classics to the growing library, including several Star Wars favorites. Microsoft is also bringing achievements to four original Xbox games for the first time.

21 more original Xbox games arrive on PC

Microsoft previously brought four original Xbox games to PC earlier this year. With yesterday’s expansion, the backward compatibility library now includes 25 titles. The new additions are available in supported markets and require Windows 11.

The lineup has plenty of familiar names. Star Wars fans get Battlefront, Battlefront II, Revenge of the Sith, Republic Commando, Jedi Academy, Jedi Outcast, and both Knights of the Old Republic games. Other notable additions include The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb, TimeSplitters 2, and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.

The remaining additions include Armed and Dangerous, Disney’s Chicken Little, Red Faction II, Secret Weapons Over Normandy, Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter, Star Wars: Starfighter Special Edition, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Thrillville.

These games join BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. Microsoft says more original Xbox games will arrive on PC in the future.

Four classic Xbox games finally get achievements

One of the biggest additions is achievement support for four classic titles. Players can now earn achievements in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, and Conker: Live and Reloaded.

Interestingly, this feature isn’t limited to PC players. Microsoft says achievements also work when playing these titles on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Players should install the latest system update to start earning them. Some achievements may even unlock based on progress already made.

Microsoft says it worked with the original developers and publishers to design achievements that fit each game’s experience. More original Xbox titles are expected to receive achievement support over time.

Mouse and keyboard support now available

That being said, Microsoft has made other improvements to the backward compatibility experience. All 25 games now support mouse and keyboard controls. The company has also improved performance and stability for the first four titles released earlier this year.

The games require Windows 11, and availability varies by market. Some titles require a separate purchase or an Xbox Game Pass subscription.