'Disc to Digital' for Xbox One and Series S will be available from August 2026, and Xbox 360 titles will also be playable on the next-generation Xbox, 'Project Helix.'



Following '

XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC, ' which allows older Xbox games to be played on PCs and the ' ROG XBOX Ally X, ' Microsoft's roadmap has leaked, revealing that 'Disc to Digital,' which will provide digital versions of titles for Xbox One and Xbox Series S for users who already own the game discs, is scheduled to start in August 2026.



No, Xbox isn't quitting Steam — but it IS doubling down on PC gaming. Here's how. | Windows Central
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/no-xbox-isnt-quitting-steam-but-it-is-doubling-down-on-pc-gaming-heres-how

As Sony moves to scrap discs, Microsoft will reportedly let you digitize your physical library
https://www.xda-developers.com/as-sony-moves-to-scrap-discs-microsoft-will-reportedly-let-you-digitize-your-physical-library/

Xbox's Disc-To-Digital Plan Rolls Out This August According To Leaked Roadmap - Kotaku
https://kotaku.com/xbox-disc-to-digital-original-xbox-games-pc-backwards-compatibility-2000721243

Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/games/974544/microsoft-xbox-360-games-pc-disc-digital-program

The leaked roadmap includes the following four points:

July 2026: 'Disc to Digital Insider Public Beta' and 'Early Access to Backward Compatibility Features'
August 2026: 'Disc to Digital' becomes generally available, distributed to all owners of Xbox One and Xbox Series S.
October 2026: Official release of backward compatibility for PC, allowing original Xbox titles to be played on PC via Game Pass or the Xbox Store.
2027-2028: The Xbox 360 game catalog will be rolled out in stages for the next-generation Xbox.

'Disc to Digital' is a system where inserting a game into the disc drive of an Xbox One or Xbox Series S grants a digital license. Due to delays in beta testing, it is unclear whether it will be generally available in August 2026 as planned.

Meanwhile, the backward compatibility feature was announced on July 23, 2026, as per the roadmap, and four titles have already been updated to support it.

Microsoft enables backward compatibility with the original Xbox for PC - GIGAZINE



Backward compatibility is expected to be generally available in October 2026, allowing even more Xbox titles to be played on PC. By 2028, Xbox 360 titles will also be playable on the 'next-generation Xbox.' This 'next-generation Xbox' refers to 'Project Helix,' which is being developed with the theme of integrating PC and console gaming, and is also expected to include handheld devices.

Microsoft announces details of 'Project Helix,' the next-generation Xbox that will integrate PC and home console gaming; Xbox Mode will be implemented on Windows PCs from April 2026; development kits will feature custom AMD chips - GIGAZINE



Asha Sharma, who took office as CEO of the Xbox division in February 2026, has advocated for an 'Xbox reset,' suggesting that Xbox is likely to undergo significant changes in the future.

New Xbox CEO declares 'business reset,' plans massive layoffs and drastic budget cuts - GIGAZINE



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