XBOX has had a big day as the company has kicked off extensive celebrations for its 25th anniversary. This included a fun trip down memory lane with XBOX Playback, as well as the addition of 25 classic titles coming to PC.
Most recently, it’s now been revealed that a collection of 25 great video games will be offered for free via the 25 Years of XBOX Bundle to anyone who buys a qualifying PC for the rest of 2026.
Deal Lasts From Now Until the End of 2026
XBOX CEO Asha Sharma tweeted the above video, revealing a teaser for the 25 games that new PC buyers can expect to acquire. Anyone in the United States who buys an eligible Windows 11 PC from now until December 31, 2026, will be able to redeem the 25 free games.
According to Microsoft’s own website, an eligible PC purchase needs to meet the following criteria:
- United States customers who purchase from a participating U.S. retailer or OEM from now until 12/31/26
- Select Windows Home PCs and certain handhelds
- Any eligible purchase between 11/2/26 and 12/31/26 will be honored
- Refurbs, open-box, returned, and demo units are not eligible
The specific eligible PCs/handhelds are not explicitly laid out in the provided information, so make sure to confirm that your new device is eligible with the retailer or OEM before buying anything.
It’s also important to note that Microsoft mentions that the game bundle won’t be available for redemption until November 30, 2026. On that date, the offer will appear in the Microsoft Store app on your qualified PC/handheld.
Additionally, you’ll actually have until February 12, 2027, to redeem your games if qualified, so don’t panic if you forget to click the button before the end of the year.
All Free Games Offered With Deal
The list of games offered in this bundle is expansive. Here’s what you’ll be able to redeem if you make a qualified purchase from Microsoft during this time window:
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Gears of War: Reloaded
- Call of Duty: WWII
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- Fallout 76
- DOOM
- DOOM II
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
- Age of Mythology: Retold
- Quake
- Quake II
- Wolfenstein: The New Order
- The Outer Worlds
- Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
- As Dusk Falls
- Battletoads
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
- Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
- Fuzion Frenzy
- Gears Tactics
- Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
- BLINX: The Time Sweeper
There genuinely are many incredible games on this above list, so make sure to take advantage of this offer if you were in the market for a new PC anyway.
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