Microsoft Launches Retro Gaming on Game Pass with 50+ Activision Titles from the 80s and 90s

Microsoft has unveiled an exciting addition to Game Pass called Retro Classics, in collaboration with Antstream Arcade. This initiative brings over 50 iconic Activision games from the 80s and 90s directly to Game Pass members. Titles like Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall! are part of this nostalgic lineup, some dating back as far as 45 years. A unique feature of Retro Classics is the ability to save and resume gameplay, a first for many of these classic titles, enhancing the gaming experience significantly.

Microsoft emphasizes that Retro Classics with Game Pass represents "a step in our commitment to game preservation and backwards compatibility." This collection will be accessible to all Game Pass members in regions where the service is available. Over time, Microsoft plans to expand the Retro Classics collection to over 100 games, with new titles added monthly from Activision and Blizzard's extensive back catalog.

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The launch lineup for Retro Classics with Game Pass includes an impressive array of titles:

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• Atlantis
• Atlantis II
• Barnstorming
• Baseball
• Beamrider
• Bloody Human Freeway
• Boxing
• Bridge
• Caesar II
• Checkers
• Chopper Command
• Commando
• Conquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood
• Cosmic Ark
• Crackpots
• Decathlon
• Demon Attack
• Dolphin
• Dragster
• Enduro
• Fathom
• Fire Fighter
• Fishing Derby
• Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist
• Freeway
• Grand Prix
• H.E.R.O.
• Kaboom!
• Laser Blast
• MechWarrior
• MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat
• Megamania
• Pitfall II: Lost Caverns
• Pitfall!
• Police Quest 1
• Pressure Cooker
• Riddle of the Sphinx
• River Raid
• River Raid II
• Robot Tank
• Sky Jinks
• Space Quest 2
• Space Quest 6
• Space Treat Deluxe
• Spider Fighter
• Star Voyager
• Tennis
• The Adventures of Willy Beamish
• The Dagger of Amon Ra
• Thwocker
• Title Match Pro Wrestling
• Torin's Passage
• Trick Shot
• Vault Assault
• Venetian Blinds
• Zork I
• Zork Zero
• Frostbite
• Quest for Glory 1

Microsoft's official statement highlights the seamless gaming experience offered by Retro Classics. Game Pass members can enjoy these classic titles across various platforms including Xbox consoles, the Xbox app on PC, and through cloud gaming on supported devices such as LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets. Retro Classics not only offers a versatile and accessible way to relive these nostalgic games but also includes unique challenges for players to compete against friends, rivals, or the world. For those passionate about achievements, new ones are available to collect, and the ability to save and reload progress adds a modern touch to these timeless games.

This announcement 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.