Xbox reportedly plans backward compatibility for 360 games through 2028
According to Pure Xbox, a leaked roadmap suggests that Xbox in Redmond, Washington, is preparing to extend backward compatibility for Xbox 360 games through 2028, allowing developers to set pricing and decide Game Pass inclusion. An internal email obtained by Wccftech indicated that Xbox plans to launch a disc-to-digital conversion program in August 2026 and to expand the Project Helix emulator to PC by October 2026. A memo seen by eurogamer.
net showed that Microsoft intends to enable Xbox 360 titles on Windows PCs, with developers controlling pricing and Game Pass eligibility, targeting a 2027-2028 rollout. Digital Foundry reported a similar developer document that adds the upcoming Project Helix console and handheld devices to the compatibility list, also slated for 2027-2028.
