Xbox teases iconic classics return in 2026 for 25th anniversary

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Microsoft says its dormant Backwards Compatibility catalog will get a major 2026 update for the Xbox’s 25th anniversary, releasing some iconic past titles in entirely new ways—hinting at expanded BC (possibly PC or Game Pass) rather than adding new games; details are not yet confirmed, but the move underscores a push to preserve and modernize classic titles for new generations.
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