The developers of Xbox Retro Classics have exciting news for gamers: they plan to introduce over 100 new titles to the Xbox Game Pass during 2025 and into the following year. Launched on May 21, the service started with more than 50 classic games from Activision.
In addition to a diverse library, Xbox Retro Classics features special achievements, challenge modes, and high-score rankings, providing added motivation for players to compete. Since its debut, Xbox Retro Classics has seen the addition of a few titles, but this latest announcement will significantly expand the library, essentially tripling the offerings.
The service is backed by the Antstream Arcade team, which has also developed a separate cloud gaming platform. This platform gives Xbox players access to over 1,300 classic games and has gained traction, now being available on the latest PlayStation consoles, including the PS5.
Looking ahead, the Antstream Arcade team has hinted at a roadmap containing approximately 120 classic retro titles set to launch in the near future. While they have not specified which games will be included in the Xbox Retro Classics, fans can look forward to new challenges and tournaments for these upcoming titles.
Despite past collaborations with major brands like Disney, it’s unclear whether any of those titles will feature in the new batch for Xbox. This news arrives as speculation about a potential price increase for Xbox Game Pass circulates.
While Microsoft’s future pricing strategies remain uncertain, the addition of numerous titles could enhance the service’s value. For now, while gamers anticipate the arrival of the 120 new titles, several exciting new retro games, including remakes like Legend of Mana and Trials of Mana, will soon be available on Xbox Game Pass.