NEWS: XBOX Backward Compatibility Come to PC

Today, Microsoft introduced XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC, making it easier for players to enjoy classic XBOX games across PC and handheld devices, including the ROG XBOX Ally and XBOX Ally X.

A player's game library is more than just a collection of titles—it represents years of memorable stories and gaming experiences. As technology continues to evolve, XBOX believes those libraries should move forward with players, allowing them to enjoy classic games in new ways.

Rolling out today in early release, XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC launches with four original XBOX games, now playable on PC and handhelds for the first time. This marks the beginning of a broader initiative to preserve classic XBOX games and gradually bring more titles to PC. Alongside compatibility, XBOX is introducing new features designed to enhance the experience while preserving the original gameplay.

Players in supported regions can begin playing the following titles on PC and supported handheld devices today:

• BLiNX: The Time Sweeper
• Conker: Live and Reloaded
• Crimson Skies®: High Road to Revenge
• Fuzion Frenzy®

Each title is available for purchase on PC and is included with all XBOX Game Pass plans. Players who already own a digital console license for these games will automatically have access on PC and handheld devices. Through XBOX Play Anywhere and XBOX Cloud Gaming, these classic games can now be played across XBOX consoles, the cloud, PC, and handheld devices.

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NEWS: Meta Horizon+ Subscribers Gain Access to Xbox Game Pass Starter

For years, Xbox and Meta have partnered to make it easier for players to enjoy their favorite games across more devices.

Today, the two companies are expanding that partnership with a new benefit tied to the Meta Horizon+ subscription, providing another way for players to discover and play games with Game Pass, alongside existing access to Xbox and Game Pass on Meta Quest devices.

Starting today, eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers in supported regions receive Xbox Game Pass Starter where available, providing access to more than 50 games, 10 hours of cloud gaming each month, and Microsoft Rewards for playing.

The Game Pass Starter library includes a mix of AAA releases and indie favorites, such as Bethesda Softworks' post-apocalyptic open-world RPGs Fallout 4 and Fallout 76; Ghost Town Games' cooperative cooking game Overcooked! 2; Obsidian Entertainment's survival adventure Grounded, where shrunken kids explore an oversized backyard; Bohemia Interactive's multiplayer zombie survival game DayZ; the cooperative first-person shooter Deep Rock Galactic, in which players take on the role of dwarven space miners; and the off-road trucking simulator SnowRunner, which challenges players to navigate powerful vehicles through extreme environments.

Meta has published additional information on how Xbox Game Pass is now included with a Meta Horizon+ subscription. The subscription is available for $59.99 USD per year or $7.99 USD per month.

Eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers can begin exploring the Game Pass Starter library immediately, giving them another way to discover and enjoy Xbox games through their Meta Quest devices.

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NEWS: Xbox Hits Reset

In an internal letter sent to Xbox employees worldwide, Asha (CEO of Xbox) announced the largest restructuring in Xbox's history, outlining the company's plan to "reset Xbox" and return the business to long-term growth.

The restructuring includes approximately 3,200 positions being eliminated during FY27, including 1,600 layoffs immediately. Xbox is also reshaping its studio portfolio, with Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions becoming independent again, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs will transition to new ownership. Meanwhile, Arkane Studios is exploring strategic options in France.

In the letter, Asha said Xbox's current business model is unsustainable, citing profit margins 3–10 times lower than competitors, slower-than-expected growth from initiatives like Game Pass and multiplatform publishing, and what it describes as the gaming industry's worst hardware downturn. Despite major investments, Xbox says its core business has weakened.

To address these issues, Xbox plans to:

Refocus its game portfolio and support independent developers rather than owning more studios.

Simplify its organization by reducing management layers from as many as 14 down to a maximum of 5 (and ideally 3).

Cut vendor spending by 50%, streamline internal tools, and improve accountability.

Place Mojang Studios and King under direct executive oversight due to their scale and importance.

Create a new Chief Operating Officer role, promoting Helen Chiang to oversee content, hardware, platform, and services.

Acknowledge the retirement of Dave McCarthy after 17 years with the company.

Xbox emphasized that no publicly announced first-party games have been canceled as part of the restructuring and stated that it intends to continue investing heavily while becoming a leaner, more focused organization. Leadership says the goal is to return Xbox to growth in 2027 and position it for long-term success.

Read the full letter here

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