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šŸŽ® Xbox Game Pass Adds Over 50 Classic Activision Games with 'Retro Classics' Launch šŸ•¹ļø

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.

šŸ•¹ļø 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.


🌐 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.


šŸ”® 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.


šŸ’° 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.


🧠 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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