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Original Xbox games on PC: 21 more added, with achievements

Original Xbox games on PC now total 25, with KOTOR, Morrowind and TimeSplitters 2 added and achievements in four games. Full list and requirements.

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Original Xbox games on PC now number 25. Xbox Wire's PC backward compatibility announcement confirms that 21 more titles arrived on November 12, including KOTOR, Morrowind and TimeSplitters 2.

Xbox brought its first four original Xbox games to PC earlier this year, and they also run on handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally family. If you play on one, Auto SR on the ROG Xbox Ally X was announced just this week.

Which original Xbox games are now on PC?

Eleven of the 21 new arrivals are Star Wars games. Kotaku's report on the new backward compatibility list points out how much Star Wars defined the console's early years. These are the games available in supported markets from November 12:

  • Armed and Dangerous
  • Disney's Chicken Little
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Game Pass)
  • Grabbed by the Ghoulies (Game Pass)
  • 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

They join the four games that were already on PC: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge and Fuzion Frenzy. All four are also on Game Pass.

Xbox logos through the years in Xbox 25th anniversary artwork
Xbox celebrated its 25th anniversary at FanFest in Seattle (Source: Xbox Wire)

How do achievements work in original Xbox games?

Xbox is also adding one of its community's most requested features. For the first time, you can earn achievements in four original Xbox games: Knights of the Old Republic, KOTOR II, BLiNX and Conker: Live and Reloaded.

The achievements also apply on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles once you install the latest system update. Xbox says some achievements may unlock based on progress you have already made. Steam made a similar move recently, as covered in Steam Achievement Sets going live.

PC backward compatibility update at a glance

  • Total games: 25 original Xbox games (21 new)
  • New achievements: KOTOR, KOTOR II, BLiNX, Conker
  • Controls: mouse and keyboard support in every game
  • Requirements: Windows 11, download required
  • Access: purchase or Game Pass, supported markets only

Xbox has also improved performance and stability for the first four games. It says it worked with each game's developers and publishers so the achievements fit the spirit of each title, and more games will get achievements over time.

What does it mean for players?

Playing classic games legally on PC is not always easy. The Verge's rundown of all 25 games notes that these are official downloads. The move fits with other preservation efforts such as EA bringing its classic games to Steam.

Xbox says more original Xbox games are coming to PC in the future. While you wait, catch up on the night's biggest reveal, Wolfenstein 3 entering production, or check the Xbox Game Pass anniversary week lineup.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to play original Xbox games on PC?

You need Windows 11. The games are downloaded and are only available in supported markets. A game purchase or a Game Pass subscription may be required.

Which original Xbox games now have achievements?

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper and Conker: Live and Reloaded. The achievements also work on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles.

Do these games support mouse and keyboard?

Yes. According to Xbox Wire, every game in the PC backward compatibility library now supports mouse and keyboard.

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External links cited in this article

  1. 01Xbox Wire's PC backward compatibility announcementnews.xbox.com (opens in a new tab)
  2. 02Kotaku's report on the new backward compatibility listkotaku.com (opens in a new tab)
  3. 03Xbox Wirenews.xbox.com (opens in a new tab)
  4. 04The Verge's rundown of all 25 gamestheverge.com (opens in a new tab)

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