Xbox Brings Knights of the Old Republic to PC
Xbox has added Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel to its PC library alongside 21 other original Xbox titles.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Gaming
Xbox made Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic 2 - The Sith Lords available on PC through the Xbox platform. The move is part of a broader addition of 21 original Xbox games to PC backward compatibility.
Why it matters
The release gives PC players a legitimate Xbox-platform route to two classic role-playing titles that have appeared on several systems since their original 2003 release. It also expands the library of original Xbox games available to players on PC.
Each game is priced at $9.99 on the Xbox digital storefront, the same as the Steam MSRP for the original Knights of the Old Republic. Xbox announced 21 original Xbox games are being added to PC alongside these titles.
The players
Xbox
Xbox is Microsoft's video game brand, operating console hardware and a digital storefront and platform that spans PC and console play.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a 2003 role-playing game set in the Star Wars universe that became a well-regarded classic and has since been released on several platforms.
The details
The Xbox versions are direct ports of the Xbox console release rather than the original PC port, and they support Xbox Play Anywhere so one digital license works on both Xbox hardware and PC. Both games include achievements in their Xbox versions, and the games are also sold DRM-free on GOG.com.
Timeline
2003: Knights of the Old Republic first released for Xbox and PC.
2010s: The game later arrived on mobile platforms.
2021: The game was released on Nintendo Switch.
November 12, 2026: Xbox announced the addition of 21 original Xbox games to PC.
Culture Shift
This release follows the path the game took from its 2003 Xbox and PC debut through its 2021 Nintendo Switch release, now placing the Xbox console version on PC as a further step in the title's platform spread. It shows how older console catalogs are increasingly reaching PC players through platform-holder backward compatibility rather than only through third-party storefronts.
Players who already own the Xbox versions can use Xbox Play Anywhere to play on both Xbox hardware and PC with one digital license. Buyers choosing between platforms can compare the $9.99 Xbox price with the Steam and GOG.com options for the same games.
The takeaway
Classic console games are increasingly available across more platforms through backward compatibility programs, which can make older titles easier to play without hunting for legacy hardware. Checking which storefront offers the most convenient license can help you decide where to buy.
Further reading
Explore more Gaming coverage for context on how classic titles are reaching new platforms.
