š® Xbox Game Pass Adds Over 50 Classic Activision Games with 'Retro Classics' Launch š¹ļø
- NFD NEWS
- May 22
- 2 min read
Microsoft has unveiled a new addition to Xbox Game Pass: Retro Classics, a collection featuring over 50 classic Activision titles from the 1980s and 1990s. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Antstream Arcade, aims to preserve gaming history by bringing these timeless games to modern platforms.

š¹ļø What's Included in Retro Classics
The Retro Classics collection offers a diverse range of games, including:
Pitfall!
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat
Commando
Grand Prix
Kaboom!
Cosmic Ark
Atlantis
Beamrider
Demon Attack
Freeway
Dragster
Crackpots
Frostbite
Chopper Command
Conquests of the Longbow
Caesar II
Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist
These games are now accessible to Xbox Game Pass subscribers across Xbox consoles, PC, and via cloud gaming on supported devices such as LG and Samsung smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, and Meta Quest headsets.
š Features and Accessibility
Retro Classics is designed to enhance the gaming experience with modern features:

Save and Reload: Players can save and reload progress, a feature not available in the original versions of many of these games.
Achievements: New achievements have been added, providing additional challenges and rewards.
Community Engagement: Participate in global challenges, tournaments, and community events to test your skills against others.
To access Retro Classics, Game Pass members can search for and install the feature via their console or the Xbox app on PC.
š® Future Expansions
Microsoft has announced plans to expand the Retro Classics collection to include over 100 titles from Activision and Blizzard. This expansion aims to provide a broader selection of classic games, further enriching the Game Pass library.
š° Special Offer with Antstream Arcade
In addition to Retro Classics, Microsoft has partnered with Antstream Arcade to offer Game Pass members a special deal: a one-year subscription to Antstream's library of over 1,300 retro games for $9.99, available through the Microsoft Store until June 4.
š§ Conclusion
The introduction of Retro Classics to Xbox Game Pass represents a significant step in game preservation and accessibility. By bringing these classic titles to modern platforms with enhanced features, Microsoft is providing both nostalgic experiences for longtime gamers and new opportunities for players to explore gaming history.
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