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Leaked Roadmap Hints At Xbox's Plans For Backwards Compatibility In 2026-2028
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Key Points:
- Xbox has launched the backwards compatibility program on PC in early access as of July, with a full launch planned for October, including more original Xbox titles.
- The roadmap indicates a gradual rollout of Xbox 360 titles throughout 2027 and 2028, with some ambiguity around support for "next-gen devices" versus PC.
- Developers will have significant control over which Xbox 360 games become backwards compatible, including pricing and Game Pass availability, while Microsoft manages the technical implementation.
- The program may allow for new additions to the backwards compatibility lineup that were never previously supported on consoles, pending developer and publisher approval.
- The timeline also hints at incorporating a disc-to-digital feature, which has been widely rumored but not yet officially announced.
