Following Microsoft's recent announcement regarding the arrival of backwards compatibility for PC, community interest has shifted toward which classic titles will be added to the platform next. The program, which debuted earlier this week with an initial selection of four games, aims to bring legacy Xbox titles to native PC play.
The push for new additions is being driven by the Xbox Game Preservation community, which has launched a leaderboard allowing fans to vote on their most-wanted titles. The current voting data reveals a clear preference for long-standing franchises that have historically lacked native PC ports.
Top Requested Titles for PC Backwards Compatibility
As of late July 2026, the following games and series are leading the community wishlists:
- Fable 2
- Banjo-Kazooie
- Banjo-Tooie
- Fable 3
- Sonic Unleashed
- Gears of War 2
- Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
- Gears of War 3
- Lost Odyssey
- Ninja Gaiden Black
Many of these titles, such as Fable 2, Fable 3, Gears of War 2, and Gears of War 3, have never received official native PC releases, making them primary targets for users hoping to preserve and replay these experiences on modern hardware.
Selection Criteria for Future Additions
While the voting provides a snapshot of community sentiment, the likelihood of a game being added often hinges on its existing status within the console ecosystem. Enthusiasts are focusing their advocacy on games that already possess backwards compatibility support on Xbox consoles, as these titles are widely considered the most logical candidates for a transition to PC.
Other titles frequently cited by the community as desirable for the PC expansion include Skate 3, TimeSplitters 2, Burnout Revenge, Blue Dragon, and SSX 3. While Microsoft has not confirmed a specific timeline for these or any other future additions, the active engagement via the Xbox Game Preservation platform signals a sustained interest in bridging the gap between historical console libraries and current PC gaming setups.