Several Disney games including a number of classic Star Wars titles could be coming to PC in a new way. That’s according to a datamine of XBOX’s store database.
Spotted by Reddit user u/esketitethan, 16 games from the original XBOX console just received Windows package records in the same way original XBOX titles already released on PC have. These would be the original XBOX ports of the games but playable on PC via backwards compatibility. If you already own any of the games digitally on XBOX, you’d be able to play them on PC along with using your saves. Achievements may also be included too.
The full list of games found in the Microsoft Store manifest file can be found below:
- Star Wars Battlefront (2004)
- Star Wars Battlefront II (2005)
- Star Wars Republic Commando
- Star Wars Jedi Academy
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars The Clone Wars
- Star Wars Jedi Starfighter
- Star Wars Starfighter Special Edition
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
- Grabbed by the Ghoulies
- Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb
- Red Faction II
- Secret Weapons Over Normandy
- Thrillville
- Disney’s Chicken Little
Why?
Some people might be confused as to why this is even happening as games like Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2, Republic Commando and more are already on PC via storefronts such as Steam and GOG.
However, the Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith game, The Clone Wars nor Jedi Starfighter had a PC port. Fans have been pleading to Lucasfilm Games for a remaster or at least just a modern port. This would at least offer the game to PC players and potential improvements thanks to XBOX’s backwards compatibility magic.
Another thing worth noting is the XBOX version of Star Wars Battlefront II had exclusive DLC and other features. Sure, that’s on PC now with the Classic Collection release but it’s the Classic Collection. That’s all we need to say…
Whilst nothing is confirmed and plans could change, this is an exciting development. Hopefully an official announcement is not too far away.
Speaking of classic Star Wars games, a couple of new easter eggs were found in Star Wars Battlefront 2 a few months ago after over 20 years. You can check them out here.
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