Retro Classics is a line of emulated retro games from the Activision Blizzard library (Activision, Blizzard Entertainment and Sierra Entertainment) as a collaboration between Antstream Arcade and Xbox Game Studios.[1] Along with a selection of games, the application features community-based challenges, leaderboards, new challenge modes and high score rankings.[1]

Retro Classics
DeveloperAntstream Arcade
TypeClassic video game distribution and emulation
Launch dateMay 21, 2025
Platforms
StatusActive
WebsiteOfficial website

The service is available via an Xbox Game Pass subscription.[2] The service is available through Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC, or streaming on supported LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets, as well as the above mentioned platforms.[1][2]

Games

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As of February 2026, there are 108 games available on Retro Classics.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Xbox and Antstream Arcade have Launched a New Retro Classics Service on Game Pass". Video Games Chronicle. May 21, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Wood, Rhys (May 22, 2025). "Play Vintage Titles like Pitfall and Kaboom with Xbox Game Pass's new Retro Classics suite". MSN. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Yin-Poole, Wesley (May 21, 2025). "Microsoft Announces Retro Classics With Game Pass, Kicks Things Off With Over 50 Activision Games From the 80s and 90s". IGN. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Brady, Lee (August 14, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass just added 8 new Retro Classics to play". TrueAchievements. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Brady, Lee (October 16, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass just added 4 new Retro Classics to play". TrueAchievements. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Brady, Lee (February 19, 2026). "Game Pass adds 5 new Retro Classics for subscribers on all tiers". TrueAchievements. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Brady, Lee (November 13, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass just added 7 new Retro Classics games from Blizzard". TrueAchievements. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Brady, Lee (July 21, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass adds 7 new Retro Classics to play". TrueAchievements. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Brady, Lee (December 16, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass adds its last four Retro Classics for 2025 this week". TrueAchievements. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 Brady, Lee (June 23, 2025). "Five new Xbox Retro Classics join Game Pass, but are they any good?". TrueAchievements. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 4 Lawson, Sean (September 18, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass adds 4 new Retro Classics to play". TrueAchievements. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  12. 1 2 3 4 Brady, Lee (January 15, 2026). "Game Pass hits 100 Retro Classics games with latest update". TrueAchievements. Retrieved January 15, 2026.