As revealed during Microsoft’s Inside Xbox presentation earlier today, a number of big name original Xbox games are coming to the Xbox One. On April 17, eight titles will be added to the backward compatibility program, including the likes ofThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind,Jade Empire,Conker: Live & Reloaded, and more.
Until Microsoft’s Inside Xbox presentation, it was believed that these original Xbox games would be coming to the Xbox One later today instead of April 17. This is because the Xbox Store listed the games for an April 10 release date, which led to some confusion. So while some fans may be disappointed that they won’t be able toplayMorrowindon their Xbox Onetoday as previously anticipated, at least they won’t have to wait too much longer to play the game on a modern console.
WhileThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind,Jade Empire, andConker: Live & Reloadedare arguably three of the biggest titles coming to the backward compatibility program on April 17, they’re not the only ones. Check out the full list of original Xbox games coming to Xbox One backward compatibility on April 17 right here:
Some fans may be disappointed thatThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowindwon’t be playable on Xbox One until next week, but it’s better than not having access to the game at all. Plus, those who already own the game digitally or who have the disc still lying around will be able to play the game come April 17 on their Xbox One for no additional charge.
Meanwhile, some lesser-known, but well-regardedoriginal Xbox gamesare also being added to the backward compatibility list on April 17.Hunter: The Reckoningis a local co-op, hack-and-slash action RPG that received decent reviews when it originally launched back in 2002, andBreakdownis an FPS that, while receiving mixed reviews, did earn a great deal of praise for its story.
All eight of these original Xbox games will be available to play on Xbox One beginning April 17.
