On June 15, 2015, backward compatibility with supported Xbox 360 games became available to eligible Xbox Preview program users with a beta update to the Xbox One system software. The dashboard update containing backward compatibility was released publicly on November 12, 2015.[1]
Not all Xbox 360 games will be supported; 104 Xbox 360 games were available for the feature's public launch on November 12, 2015 with Xbox One preview program members getting early access.[13][14] Microsoft stated that publishers will only need to provide permission to the company to allow the repackaging, and they expect the list to grow significantly over time.[10][11][15] Unlike the emulation of original Xbox games on the Xbox 360, the Xbox One doesn't require game modification, since it emulates an exact replica of its predecessor's environment – both hardware and software operating systems.[16][17] The downloaded game is a repackaged version of the original that identifies itself as an Xbox One title to the console.[16] At Gamescom, Microsoft revealed it has plans to ensure "all future Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles will be playable on Xbox One.”[18] On December 17, 2015 Microsoft made another sixteen Xbox 360 games compatible with Xbox One, including titles such as Halo: Reach, Fable III and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. On January 21 2016, Microsoft made another ten Xbox 360 games compatible, including The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
In January 2016, Microsoft announced that future titles would be added as they became available, instead of waiting until a specific day each month.[19] As of May 26, 2016, there are 190 Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One.
Title |
Publisher(s) |
Platform |
Date added |
Notes/References |
A Kingdom for Keflings |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
[20] |
A World of Keflings |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
[20] |
Aegis Wing |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Age of Booty |
Capcom |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Alan Wake |
Microsoft Studios |
|
March 17, 2016 |
Also available as a bonus with purchase of Quantum Break.[21][22] |
Alan Wake's American Nightmare |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
February 11, 2016 |
Also included as a pre-order bonus with Quantum Break.[23] |
Alien Hominid |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
|
Altered Beast |
Sega |
XBLA |
April 26, 2016 |
[24] |
Assassin's Creed |
Ubisoft |
|
March 21, 2016 |
[25] |
Assassin's Creed II |
Ubisoft |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Asteroids & Deluxe |
Atari |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Banjo-Kazooie |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts |
Microsoft Studios |
|
August 4, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Banjo-Tooie |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
BattleBlock Theater |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
|
Bejeweled 2 |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Bellator: MMA Onslaught |
345 Games |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Beyond Good & Evil HD |
Ubisoft |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
BioShock |
2K Games |
|
TBA |
Announced as a future release on Xbox.com |
BioShock 2 |
2K Games |
|
TBA |
Announced as a future release on Xbox.com |
BioShock Infinite |
2K Games |
|
TBA |
Announced as a future release on Xbox.com |
Blood of the Werewolf |
Midnight City |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
BloodRayne: Betrayal |
Majesco Entertainment |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Bomberman Live |
Hudson Soft |
XBLA |
TBA |
(not included in Xbox's official launch lineup of games for November 12, 2015) |
Borderlands |
2K Games |
|
September 3, 2015 |
|
Braid |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Burnout Paradise |
Electronic Arts |
|
TBA |
Announced on developer Criterion Games' Twitter |
Call of Duty: Black Ops |
Activision |
|
May 17, 2016 |
[27] |
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger |
Ubisoft |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Carcassonne |
Sierra Online |
XBLA |
February 26, 2016 |
|
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night |
Konami |
XBLA |
March 17, 2016 |
[21] |
Castle Crashers |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
[28] |
CastleStorm |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Cave, TheThe Cave |
Sega |
XBLA |
April 26, 2016 |
[24] |
Centipede & Millipede |
Atari |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Comix Zone |
Sega |
XBLA |
April 26, 2016 |
[24] |
Condemned: Criminal Origins |
Sega |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive |
Valve Corporation |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Crazy Taxi |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Dark Souls |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
|
March 23, 2016 |
Available as a digital pre-order bonus with Dark Souls 3 on the Xbox store.[29][30][31] |
Dark Void |
Capcom |
|
March 21, 2016 |
[25] |
Dead Space |
Electronic Arts |
|
March 30, 2016 |
[32] |
Deadliest Warrior: Legends |
345 Games
Spike Games |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Defense Grid: The Awakening |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
|
Deus Ex: Human Revolution |
Square Enix |
|
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut |
Square Enix |
|
May 10, 2016 |
First Multi-Disc game made available |
Dig Dug |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
May 5, 2016 |
[33] |
DiRT 3 |
Codemasters |
|
November 12, 2015 |
[34]Added as part of the Games with Gold program. |
DiRT Showdown |
Codemasters |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Discs of Tron |
Disney Interactive Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Domino Master |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
May 24, 2016 |
[35] |
Doom |
Bethesda Softworks |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
Available as a digital pre-order bonus with Doom on the Xbox store [36] |
Doom II: Hell on Earth |
Bethesda Softworks |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
Available as a digital pre-order bonus with Doom on the Xbox store [36] |
Doom 3 BFG Edition |
Bethesda Softworks |
Disc Only |
April 14, 2016 |
[37] |
Doritos Crash Course |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Double Dragon Neon |
Majesco |
XBLA |
April 26, 2016 |
[24] |
DuckTales Remastered |
Capcom |
XBLA |
May 24, 2016 |
[35] |
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
April 12, 2016 |
[38] |
Dungeon Siege III |
Square Enix |
|
November 16, 2015 |
[34]Added as part of the Games with Gold program. |
Earthworm Jim HD |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Fable II |
Microsoft Studios |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Fable III |
Microsoft Studios |
|
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Faery: Legends of Avalon |
Focus Home Interactive |
XBLA |
May 10, 2016 |
[39] |
Fallout 3 |
Bethesda Softworks |
|
November 12, 2015 |
Was also available as a bonus with purchase of Fallout 4. Also, owners of the 360 Game of the Year Edition can run the game with all the DLC using disc 2. |
Feeding Frenzy |
PopCap Games |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Feeding Frenzy 2: Shipwreck Showdown |
PopCap Games |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Final Fight: Double Impact |
Capcom |
XBLA |
May 10, 2016 |
[39] |
Frogger |
Konami |
XBLA |
April 28, 2016 |
[40] |
Frogger 2 |
Konami |
XBLA |
May 10, 2016 |
[39] |
Galaga |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
February 15, 2016 |
|
Galaga Legions DX |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
April 28, 2016 |
[40] |
Garou: Mark of the Wolves |
SNK |
XBLA |
April 12, 2016 |
[38] |
Gears of War |
Microsoft Studios |
|
August 3, 2015 |
Was also available as a bonus with purchase of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.[41] |
Gears of War 2 |
Microsoft Studios |
|
November 12, 2015 |
Was also available as a bonus with purchase of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. [41] |
Gears of War 3 |
Microsoft Studios |
|
November 12, 2015 |
Was also available as a bonus with purchase of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.[41] |
Gears of War: Judgment |
Microsoft Studios |
|
November 12, 2015 |
Was also available as a bonus with purchase of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.[41] |
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
February 25, 2016 |
Date of public availability. Game was made available during pre-launch testing, but not included in November 2015 launch.[42] |
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime |
Atari |
XBLA |
April 26, 2016 |
[24] |
Golden Axe |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Grid 2 |
Codemasters |
|
March 21, 2016 |
[25] |
Gunstar Heroes |
Sega |
XBLA |
April 6, 2016 |
[43] |
Halo: Reach |
Microsoft Studios |
|
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Halo: Spartan Assault |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Halo Wars |
Microsoft Studios |
|
March 28, 2016 |
[44] |
Hardwood Backgammon |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Hardwood Hearts |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Hardwood Spades |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Heavy Weapon |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Hexic HD |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
This originally bundled Xbox 360 game can now be downloaded for free in certain regions from the Xbox store at xbox.com here |
Hexic 2 |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
May 24, 2016 |
[35] |
Hitman: Absolution |
Square Enix |
|
TBA |
Announced as a future title by Square Enix.[45][46][47] |
Hydro Thunder |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Ikaruga |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
TBA |
Announced on developer's Twitter |
Iron Brigade |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Jeremy McGrath's Offroad |
D3Publisher |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Jet Set Radio |
Sega |
XBLA |
May 3, 2016 |
[40] |
Jetpac Refuelled |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Joy Ride Turbo |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Just Cause 2 |
Square Enix |
|
November 12, 2015 |
Also available as a bonus with purchase of Just Cause 3. |
Kameo: Elements of Power |
Microsoft Studios |
|
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days |
Square Enix |
|
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match, TheThe King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match |
SNK Playmore |
XBLA |
March 28, 2016 |
[44] |
Left 4 Dead 2 |
Valve Corporation |
|
March 29, 2016 |
[48] |
LEGO Batman: The Videogame |
WB Games |
|
February 11, 2016 |
[23] |
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game |
Disney Interactive Studios |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga |
Disney Interactive Studios |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Lode Runner |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Lumines LIVE! |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
May 24, 2016 |
[35] |
Mass Effect |
Microsoft Studios |
|
June 15, 2015 |
|
Metal Slug 3 |
SNK Playmore |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Metal Slug XX |
SNK Playmore |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes |
Ubisoft |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Mirror's Edge |
Electronic Arts |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Missile Command |
Atari |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine |
Majesco Entertainment |
XBLA |
April 14, 2016 |
[37] |
Monday Night Combat |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Motocross Madness |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Ms. Pac-Man |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Ms. Splosion Man |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
MX vs. ATV Reflex |
Nordic Games |
|
May 3, 2016 |
[40] |
N+ |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 16, 2015 |
|
NBA Jam: On Fire Edition |
Electronic Arts |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
NiGHTS into Dreams... |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising |
Codemasters |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Outland |
Ubisoft |
XBLA |
April 6, 2016 |
[43] |
Pac-Man |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
March 17, 2016 |
[21] |
Pac-Man Championship Edition |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Peggle |
Popcap Games |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Perfect Dark |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Perfect Dark Zero |
Microsoft Studios |
|
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Phantasy Star II |
Sega |
XBLA |
May 5, 2016 |
[33] |
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds |
Mages. |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Pinball FX |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Plants vs. Zombies |
PopCap Games |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Portal: Still Alive |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Prince of Persia Classic |
Ubisoft |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Putty Squad |
System 3 Software Limited |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Puzzlegeddon |
Tecmo |
XBLA |
May 10, 2016 |
[39] |
R-Type Dimensions |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Rayman 3 HD |
Ubisoft |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Rayman Origins |
Ubisoft |
|
April 21, 2016 |
[49] |
Red Dead Redemption |
Rockstar Games |
|
TBA |
In testing. Was inadvertently briefly available to the public before the formal release, but was subsequently removed.[50] |
Runner2 |
Aksys Games |
XBLA |
May 5, 2016 |
[33] |
Sacred 3 |
Deep Silver |
|
December 16, 2015 |
|
Sacred Citadel |
Deep Silver |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Saints Row IV |
Deep Silver |
|
March 31, 2016 |
[51] |
Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
February 11, 2016 |
[23] |
Sam & Max Save the World |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Samurai Shodown II |
SNK Playmore |
XBLA |
May 5, 2016 |
[33] |
Secret of Monkey Island, TheThe Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition |
Disney Interactive Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Secret of Monkey Island 2, TheMonkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge: Special Edition |
Disney Interactive Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co.
(Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Super Hang-On, The Revenge of Shinobi) |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Sega Vintage Collection: Golden Axe
(Golden Axe, II, III) |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World
(Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World, Monster World IV) |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Sega Vintage Collection: Streets of Rage
(Streets of Rage, 2, 3) |
Sega |
XBLA |
October 27, 2015 |
Includes all three Streets of Rage games. |
Shadow Complex |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
August 3, 2015 |
[41] |
Skate 3 |
Electronic Arts |
|
TBA |
Announced as a future release on Xbox.com |
Skullgirls: Encore |
MarvelousAQL |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Small Arms |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Sonic & Knuckles |
Sega |
XBLA |
May 5, 2016 |
[33] |
Sonic CD |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Sonic the Fighters |
Sega |
XBLA |
April 12, 2016 |
[38] |
Sonic the Hedgehog |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 |
Sega |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Soulcalibur |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Soulcalibur II HD Online |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
XBLA |
March 28, 2016 |
[44] |
South Park: The Stick of Truth |
Ubisoft |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Space Giraffe |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Spelunky |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
'Splosion Man |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
SSX |
EA Sports |
|
May 26, 2016 |
[52] |
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed |
Disney Interactive Studios |
|
May 4, 2016 |
[53] Ultimate Sith Edition DLC not available. |
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II |
Disney Interactive Studios |
|
May 4, 2016 |
[53] |
Super Meat Boy |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
|
Supreme Commander 2 |
Square Enix |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack |
Midnight City |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 |
Bandai Namco Entertainment |
|
March 23, 2016 |
[31] |
Texas Hold 'em |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
May 3, 2016 |
[40] |
Ticket to Ride |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas |
Ubisoft |
|
November 12, 2015 |
Also available as a bonus with purchase of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 |
Ubisoft |
|
November 12, 2015 |
Also available as a bonus with purchase of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. |
Torchlight |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Toy Soldiers |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
|
Toy Soldiers: Cold War |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 15, 2015 |
|
Trials HD |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
February 11, 2016 |
[23] |
Tron: Evolution |
Disney Interactive Studios |
|
November 12, 2015 |
|
Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon |
345 Games
Comedy Central |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Unbound Saga |
Activision |
XBLA |
May 24, 2016 |
[35] |
Viva Piñata |
Microsoft Studios |
|
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise |
Microsoft Studios |
|
June 15, 2015 |
Also included as part of the Rare Replay collection of games |
Witcher 2, TheThe Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings |
CD Projekt RED |
|
January 21, 2016 |
[19] |
Wolfenstein 3D |
Bethesda Softworks |
XBLA |
November 12, 2015 |
|
Worms 2: Armageddon |
Team17 |
XBLA |
TBA |
[54](not included in Xbox's official launch lineup of games for November 12, 2015) |
XCOM: Enemy Unknown |
2K Games |
|
May 24, 2016 |
[35] |
Zuma |
Microsoft Studios |
XBLA |
June 16, 2015 |
[55] |
Zuma's Revenge! |
Popcap Games |
XBLA |
December 17, 2015 |
[26] |