Microsoft has launched a promotion marking Xbox‘s 25th anniversary that provides 25 free Xbox games, valued at over $500, to customers who purchase an eligible Windows 11 PC. This offer affects new Windows 11 PC buyers in the United States and covers a selection of Xbox titles spanning classic and recent releases.
The promotion is valid for new Windows 11 PCs and gaming handhelds pre-installed with either Windows Home or Pro editions that run on NVIDIA RTX Spark silicon. Refurbished PCs, or purchases from unauthorized resellers, online marketplaces, or liquidation sources, are not eligible. The offer started on 2 November 2026 and runs through to 31 December 2026, with game claims available until 30 November 2026 via the Microsoft Store app on the PC.
Details of the 25-Game Bundle and Platform Support
The bundle includes notable titles such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Minecraft Dungeons, and Gears of War: Reloaded. Other included games are Call of Duty: WWII, The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, DOOM and DOOM II, Wolfenstein: The New Order, The Outer Worlds, Rise of Nations: Extended Edition, and more.
Some games in the collection support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing cross-play on Windows PCs and Xbox consoles. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Gears of War: Reloaded, and The Elder Scrolls Online are among these. Conversely, certain titles like Call of Duty: WWII and Fallout 76 do not support this feature, meaning their Windows and Xbox editions are considered separate purchases.
Significance for Xbox and PC Players
The offer is particularly advantageous for those investing in gaming handheld PCs, which are expected to be popular gifts during the holiday period. These portable devices provide a convenient way to play Xbox games on the go while maintaining compatibility with the Windows 11 ecosystem.
Microsoft’s promotion coincides with the buildup to Xbox’s 25th anniversary, adding value to new PC purchases for gamers looking to expand their library without additional cost. The mix of classic franchises and newer releases covers a broad range of genres and player preferences.
Customers must claim the games through the Microsoft Store app on their eligible Windows 11 device by the end of November 2026. Microsoft has warned that any returns or cancellations of the qualifying PC purchase could result in revocation of the promotional games.
