"The next evolution" of Xbox game backward compatibility is currently in the works, according to a newly surfaced job listing. This revelation lines up with what Microsoft has recently been saying about its big-picture plans for future Xbox backward compatibility.
Microsoft has long been advocating for game preservation, characterizing classic titles as vital pieces of entertainment history that should be accessible to future generations. To that end, the company announced the formation of an Xbox team dedicated to future-proofing game libraries in April 2024.
From the GameCube to the PS5, video game consoles have included backward compatibility to allow players to enjoy games from earlier generations.
The Xbox game future-proofing division now appears to be hiring, according to an early May 2025 job ad. The listing, originally spotted by Pure Xbox, advertises the position of a Principal Software Engineer. Helping identify the technical requirements and "security boundaries for protecting game content" is listed as one of the role's key responsibilities. The listing also says that the hire would be tasked with building emulation solutions that are safe and scalable, characterizing the ideal candidate as someone who would contribute to "the next evolution in Xbox game compatibility."...
