Xbox 360 games are back: several titles display the “Coming Soon” label in the store

Attention all fans of Xbox 360 retrocompatible games.

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Over the past few hours, several users have detected a curious movement in the Xbox Store: some Xbox 360 games that had been removed a long time ago now display the label “Coming Soon” instead of the usual “unavailable” notice. A detail that has caught the attention of the community and could anticipate some kind of return.

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The phenomenon has been reported in different regions, although it doesn’t seem to affect all markets globally. Among the titles that display this status are deliveries from very beloved sagas, and although there is no official confirmation from Microsoft yet, the change has generated speculation about a possible reactivation of the retrocompatible catalog.

Technical error or return of Xbox 360 classics?

For now, it’s unclear whether it’s a temporary store glitch or an intentional update linked to future improvements in retrocompatibility. Some players point out that it could be related to recent movements in Xbox’s digital infrastructure, while others interpret it as a sign of new re-releases.

Either way, the fact that removed titles are showing activity again within the Xbox Store has rekindled the excitement among brand followers. It wouldn’t be the first time Microsoft surprises with an unexpected update to the classic Xbox 360 catalog, especially after the multiple retrocompatible re-releases that marked the previous generation.

In some regions, previously delisted Xbox 360 titles on the Microsoft Store are now showing a “coming soon” label. It’s unclear whether this is an intentional change or a technical glitch. pic.twitter.com/oO1IxUPlFd

— JB (@JBishie) November 2, 2025