Xbox Game Pass Gets Major Boost with 12 Classic Bethesda Games, Fallout 3 and Skyrim Headline Update

In a surprise update that has thrilled fans of open-world RPGs, Xbox has announced the addition of 12 classic titles from Bethesda to its Xbox Game Pass library. Headlining the new arrivals are two of the most acclaimed titles in modern gaming history: *Fallout 3* and *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition*.

This latest Game Pass update underscores Microsoft’s continued commitment to elevating the value of its subscription service, especially following the company’s acquisition of Bethesda Softworks parent ZeniMax Media. The newly added batch spans a wide range of legendary IPs and includes a mix of single-player epics and underrated gems that fans may have missed during their original releases.

Other notable additions include *Dishonored: Definitive Edition*, *The Evil Within*, and the original *Doom* trilogy, giving fans of every gaming taste something to sink their teeth into. Between the immersive post-apocalyptic wastelands of *Fallout* and the dragonslaying high fantasy of *Skyrim*, RPG junkies in particular are getting a feast.

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, emphasized that the Game Pass is “more than a subscription — it’s a celebration of gaming history.” He added that this latest drop demonstrates the synergy players can expect from having renowned studios like Bethesda under the Xbox umbrella.

For newer players, this is a prime opportunity to experience the depth and complexity of Bethesda’s storytelling legacy, while veterans can revisit old favorites enhanced by modern improvements like faster load times and FPS boosts, thanks to Xbox’s backward compatibility enhancements.

The Bethesda drop marks a continued trend of Game Pass being a platform not only for day-one releases but also for preserving and reintroducing landmark titles in gaming history. With rumors continuing to swirl about upcoming Game Pass additions from Activision Blizzard, there’s no sign that Xbox plans to slow down its content tsunami anytime soon.

With these classics now at subscribers’ fingertips, the real question is: which legendary adventure will you dive into first?