During its GDC keynote, Microsoft and Xbox announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some fashion later this year.

As part of a keynote at this year's GDC event, Xbox's VP of Next Generation — Jason Ronald — has teased that Microsoft's backwards compatibility program is being revived in some fashion this year. Now ...

Microsoft Gaming's VP of Next Generation Jason Ronalds has announced that Xbox's backwards compatibility program is coming back.

As part of a major presentation at the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft's gaming division has announced it is doubling down on efforts to keep classic Xbox titles alive and accessible to ...

Microsoft says Xbox backwards compatibility will return in 2026, with new ways to play classic games revealed during the GDC keynote.

Xbox players across Windows Centra communities share which OG Xbox and Xbox 360 classics they want revived through backward compatibility.