Microsoft has unveiled Retro Classics with Game Pass, partnering with Antstream Arcade to deliver a curated collection of 50+ vintage Activision games from the 80s and 90s exclusively for Game Pass subscribers.
The lineup features iconic titles like Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall! – some dating back nearly half a century. Notably, these classics now feature modern save functionality for the first time ever.
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Microsoft promises monthly expansions to the Retro Classics catalog, eventually exceeding 100 titles drawn from Activision Blizzard's archives. Their development team emphasized this initiative represents "our ongoing commitment to game preservation and backward compatibility." The collection launches today across all Game Pass subscription tiers.
Initial Game Selection:
- Activision prototype #1
- Atlantis
- Barnstorming
- MechWarrior 2
- Pitfall!
- Space Quest series
- Zork series
- Quest for Glory 1
Microsoft's official statement highlights:
Retro Classics delivers seamless cross-platform accessibility via Xbox consoles, PC apps, and cloud streaming to Smart TVs and VR headsets. Players can compete globally, unlock new achievements, and enjoy revolutionary save features for these historic titles.
The announcement coincides with Xbox's wave of May 2025 releases and news of Hellblade 2's upcoming PS5 launch.
