Key Takeaways
- Xbox has added 21 original Xbox games to PC, bringing its backward compatibility library to 25 titles.
- New additions include KOTOR, Morrowind, Star Wars Battlefront, and TimeSplitters 2.
- Four original Xbox games are receiving achievement support for the first time.
- All 25 games support keyboard and mouse controls, while digital copies are required.
Microsoft has added 21 original Xbox games to PC through its backward compatibility program, bringing the total number of supported titles to 25. The update arrived on November 12 as part of the company’s 25th anniversary activities, following the initial release of four games earlier this year. The latest additions include several Star Wars titles, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and TimeSplitters 2.
Alongside the expanded library, Microsoft has introduced achievement support for four games that did not previously have the feature. The company has also confirmed keyboard and mouse compatibility across all 25 titles, giving PC players another way to access games originally released for its first console.
Xbox Adds 21 Original Games to Its PC Backward Compatibility Library
The latest update brings 21 additional titles to the Xbox backward compatibility program on PC. These games join the four releases Microsoft made available earlier in 2026: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy.
The new additions cover several genres, although Star Wars makes up a considerable portion of the lineup. The complete list includes:
- Armed and Dangerous
- Disney’s Chicken Little
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- Grabbed by the Ghoulies
- Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb
- Red Faction II
- Secret Weapons Over Normandy
- Star Wars Battlefront
- Star Wars Battlefront II
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
- Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: Republic Commando
- Star Wars: Starfighter – Special Edition
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Thrillville
- TimeSplitters 2
- TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
The additions include both Knights of the Old Republic games, alongside Star Wars Battlefront and Battlefront II. Other titles, such as Morrowind and TimeSplitters 2, also expand the selection beyond the Star Wars franchise.
Microsoft announced the update through an Xbox Wire announcement by Jason Ronald, the company’s Vice President of Next Generation. The announcement confirms that the 21 games are available in supported countries starting November 12.
The update follows Microsoft’s earlier decision to bring original Xbox titles to PC through its backward compatibility initiative. The first four games arrived earlier this year, and the company has now expanded that selection to include more releases from the console’s library.
Xbox Introduces Achievements for Four Original Games and Adds Mouse and Keyboard Support
Beyond the additional games, Microsoft has introduced achievements for four original Xbox titles. This is the first time players can earn achievements in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, and Conker: Live & Reloaded.
The feature is not limited to PC players. Microsoft confirmed that achievements will also be available when playing these titles on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Players may need to install the latest system update, and some achievements could unlock based on progress made before the feature was introduced.
The company also worked with the developers and publishers of the four games while creating their achievement lists. Microsoft has stated that it intends to bring achievement support to more original Xbox titles over time. Another part of the update concerns controls. All 25 games in the PC backward compatibility library now support mouse and keyboard input. Microsoft has also improved performance and stability for the first four games released earlier this year.
There are some requirements players should consider before accessing the library. The feature requires Windows 11 and is available only in supported markets. Players also need digital copies of the games, as original Xbox discs cannot be used to access these PC versions. Depending on the title, a purchase or an Xbox Game Pass subscription may be required.
Only six of the 25 titles are currently included with Game Pass: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, Fuzion Frenzy, Morrowind, and Grabbed by the Ghoulies. Microsoft has confirmed that more original Xbox games will be brought to PC in the future, although it has not provided a release schedule for the next additions.
