This doesn’t stop: Retro Classics adds 8 new free titles with Xbox Game Pass

The collection receives a wave of classic games that you can already enjoy without additional cost.

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Xbox Game Pass continues to expand its catalog with proposals for all audiences, and this time it does so by looking to the past. The Retro Classics collection is reinforced with seven titles that evoke the golden age of video games, perfect for those who want to relive old glories or discover jewels from the past for the first time.

In a moment when Microsoft’s subscription service doesn’t stop growing in variety, this new batch of free games for Game Pass members arrives to satisfy both nostalgic and new players, with proposals that range from strategy and graphic adventure to arcade shooters.

The new retro games that arrive on Xbox Game Pass

These seven titles, which marked their time on original platforms such as PC, Atari, or arcades, are now available at no extra cost to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on console and PC:

• Caesar III (1998, PC) – Developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra, it’s a classic of strategy and urban management. It invites you to build and manage cities in the midst of the Roman Empire, taking care of the economy, trade, and citizen satisfaction.

• Oystron (1997, Atari 2600) – Created by Piero Cavina as a homebrew title, this side-scrolling shooter challenges you to collect pearls and fight enemies while dodging projectiles, all with the aesthetic and technical limitations of the legendary Atari console.

• Private Eye (1983, Atari 2600) – A detective adventure where the player embodies a private investigator, solving crimes and collecting clues in an open world for the time, with a simple yet very memorable visual style for Atari fans.

• Shooting Gallery (1987, Master System) – A shooting gallery game created by Sega, where aim is key to overcoming rounds and achieving the highest score. It was very popular among early Master System users.

• Climber 5 (1987, Commodore 64) – A vertical platformer where the mission is to climb structures filled with traps and enemies. It stands out for its precise control and challenging design typical of late 80s arcades.

• The Colonel’s Bequest (1989, PC) – A graphic adventure from Sierra On-Line that combines mystery and exploration. Written by Roberta Williams, creator of King’s Quest, it puts you in the shoes of a young woman investigating a murder in a southern mansion.

• Wing War (1994, Arcade) – An aerial shooter developed by Sega AM2 that mixes third-person combat with acrobatics, offering a visually stunning spectacle for mid-90s arcades.

• The Adventures of Willy Beamish – The Adventures of Willy Beamish (1991) is a graphic adventure from Dynamix and Sierra On-Line, with a cartoon aesthetic and 90s humor.

With this update, users can access all these titles immediately, without the need for an additional purchase, enjoying optimized versions for modern platforms.

The arrival of these classics confirms that Microsoft continues to bet on offering varied experiences in Game Pass, including games that marked an era and can now be relived with the convenience of a subscription.

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