Hold onto your joysticks, especially if you think of yourself as a bit of a retro gamer as Antstream Arcade and Xbox have today come together to launch Retro Classics, a specially curated collection of over 50 iconic games, now available FREE for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers!
This means decades of beloved titles from Activision and Blizzard are ready to play, restored and enhanced for modern devices. And seeing just how good Antstream Arcade is already, this just builds the hype some more.
This isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s an evolving experience. Dive into legendary games like Pitfall!, the frantic Kaboom!, the action-packed Commando, the mech masterpiece MechWarrior 2, and the speedy Grand Prix, with many more included at launch.
Modern Twists on Timeless Classics
Thanks to Antstream’s proprietary streaming technology and extensive experience, these aren’t just straight ports. Retro Classics on Game Pass brings a host of modern features to these cherished titles:
- Cloud Saves: For the first time, save your progress in many of these classic games and pick up right where you left off, across devices!
- Global Leaderboards & High Score Rankings: Compete against friends, rivals, and the entire world.
- New Challenge Modes: Experience these games in fresh, exciting ways.
- Multiplayer Tournaments: Duke it out with others in organized competitive events.
You can enjoy these restored classics on your Xbox consoles, through the Xbox app on PC, or even stream them on supported LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets if you have Game Pass Ultimate.
A Celebration of Gaming History and Preservation
This collaboration is more than just adding games; it’s a significant step towards game preservation, ensuring these foundational titles remain accessible and enjoyable for today’s gamers.
“We’re thrilled to bring decades of iconic gaming to modern audiences and proud that Xbox trusted Antstream’s proprietary platform to make this possible,” said Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream.
Want Even MORE Retro Goodness?
To celebrate this launch, Antstream Arcade is offering a limited-time introductory deal exclusively for Xbox Game Pass players. if that is you, you can get your first full year of the entire Antstream Arcade catalogue – that’s over 1,300 licensed retro games, 600+ challenges, weekly tournaments, global leaderboards, and new games added every week – for just £9.99 / $9.99 via the Xbox Store.
Frankly, it very much feels like the perfect way to continue your retro journey beyond the initial 50+ titles in Retro Classics.
Power Up Your Play Today!
There’s no doubt, this is a fantastic addition to the Xbox Game Pass library, offering incredible value and a chance to (re)discover some of the most influential games ever made, now enhanced for modern play.
Dive into Retro Classics right now via your Game Pass membership on console, PC, or through the cloud, with the Xbox Store page up, live and ready to roll.
It’s time to show these old dogs some new tricks.
Retro Classics Description
Discover timeless classics and hidden gems with Game Pass. Retro Classics includes over 50 restored and ready-to-play games available for Xbox Game Pass members. Power up your play with community challenges, competitive leaderboards, all-new challenge modes, high-score rankings and more.
