Microsoft Brings 80s, 90s Activision Games to Game Pass

Microsoft introduces Retro Classics with Game Pass, a partnership with Antstream Arcade that offers Game Pass members a curated library of more than 50 iconic Activision titles from the 1980s and 1990s.

Notable games in the collection include Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall!, some dating back as far as 45 years. Players now have the ability to save progress and resume later—a feature many of these classics never had before.

According to Microsoft, Retro Classics with Game Pass “reflects our ongoing dedication to game preservation and backward compatibility.” The collection will be accessible to all Game Pass members in regions where the service is available.

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Microsoft plans to steadily expand the Retro Classics collection, adding more classic games from Activision and Blizzard’s archives. The goal is to grow the catalog to over 100 titles, with new additions arriving every month.

Retro Classics with Game Pass Launch Titles:

Activision prototype #1AtlantisAtlantis IIBarnstormingBaseballBeamriderBloody Human FreewayBoxingBridgeCaesar IICheckersChopper CommandCommandoConquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin HoodCosmic ArkCrackpotsDecathlonDemon AttackDolphinDragsterEnduroFathomFire FighterFishing DerbyFreddy Pharkas: Frontier PharmacistFreewayGrand PrixH.E.R.O.Kaboom!Laser BlastMechWarriorMechWarrior 2: 31st Century CombatMegamaniaPitfall II: Lost CavernsPitfall!Police Quest 1Pressure CookerRiddle of the SphinxRiver RaidRiver Raid IIRobot TankSky JinksSpace Quest 2Space Quest 6Space Treat DeluxeSpider FighterStar VoyagerTennisThe Adventures of Willy BeamishThe Adventures of Willy BeamishThe Dagger of Amon RaThwockerTitle Match Pro WrestlingTorin's PassageTrick ShotVault AssaultVenetian BlindsZork IZork ZeroFrostbiteQuest for Glory 1

Below is the official statement from Microsoft:

Retro Classics gives Game Pass members a seamless experience across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud-enabled devices. Whether on your Xbox, the Xbox PC app, or streaming via supported LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, and Meta Quest headsets, these nostalgic games are both versatile and widely accessible.

Game Pass members can dive into Retro Classics directly from their subscription. Simply search and install it on your Xbox or through the Xbox app on PC. Compete in unique challenges with friends or global rivals. For achievement collectors, there are new goals to unlock. And for modern players, enjoy the new save and reload feature—previously unavailable in many classic releases.

This announcement follows the reveal of Wave 2 in Xbox Game Pass’s May 2025 lineup, along with the news that Hellblade 2 will launch on PS5 this summer.