Retro Classics

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

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. Along with a selection of games, the application features community-based challenges, leaderboards, new challenge modes and high score rankings.

The service is available via an Xbox Game Pass subscription. 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.

Games

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

References

  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.