Microsoft has officially announced that it is bringing support for Xbox Achievements to select original Xbox titles. This update, planned for later in 2026, will extend to both console and PC versions of these backwards-compatible games.
Quick Facts
- Confirmed Titles: Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Fuzion Frenzy, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Conker: Live and Reloaded.
- Availability: Achievements will be added to both console and PC versions of these select titles.
- Timeline: The first four games mentioned are currently in preview and will receive their achievement updates in the coming months.
Expanding Backwards Compatibility Features
While original Xbox games have been playable through the backwards compatibility program for a decade, they have historically lacked support for the Xbox Achievement system. This upcoming change marks the first time these specific titles will integrate with the platform's achievement tracking.
The announcement arrived alongside news that Microsoft is officially bringing backwards compatibility support to PC. The initial four games mentioned for the PC rollout are the same titles slated to receive the achievement updates on consoles. Microsoft indicated that this is part of a broader plan to introduce additional features to backwards-compatible games in the future, though no further specifics on what those "extra goodies" might entail for console players have been detailed at this time.
What to Expect for Players
For players currently revisiting these titles, the integration will roll out in phases. The first four games are currently in a preview state, with the achievement functionality expected to arrive via updates in the coming months. As these updates go live, players can expect to earn achievements on both PC and console, bridging the gap between the original hardware releases and modern Xbox platform features.