Microsoft has unveiled an exciting addition for Xbox Game Pass subscribers: the Retro Classics program. This initiative, powered by the retro game streaming platform Antstream, brings a nostalgic collection of over 50 classic games from the 80s and 90s to the Game Pass. Gamers can now dive into timeless titles like Pitfall, Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and more, all from the legendary archives of Activision.
Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We’re thrilled to bring decades of iconic gaming to modern audiences.”
The Retro Classics collection is available to Game Pass members worldwide. This launch underscores Xbox’s dedication to preserving gaming history and enhancing backward compatibility, ensuring that players can enjoy these enduring games on contemporary devices.
Subscribers can enjoy a smooth gaming experience across a variety of platforms, including Xbox consoles, the Xbox app on PC, and cloud gaming on supported Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets. Accessing Retro Classics is straightforward—simply search and install it via your console or the Xbox app on PC.
Additionally, players can engage in unique challenges against friends or rivals and chase after new achievements. For newcomers to these classic titles, the ability to save and reload progress is a welcome addition, allowing for an enjoyable and flexible gaming experience.
