Red Faction II is an original Xbox game you can still play today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility, and it joined Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC on 12 November 2026. Here’s everything we know, from how to play it on the Xbox PC app to Game Pass, price and achievements.
Red Faction II at a glance
- Type: Original Xbox game, playable through Xbox Backward Compatibility
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Xbox PC app
- Original release date (Xbox Store): 16 October 2002
- Xbox Play Anywhere: Yes
- Xbox Cloud Gaming: No
- Game Pass: Not included
- Price: £1.79 / $2.29 (Store RRP £11.99 / $14.99)
- Developer: Volition
- Publisher: THQ Nordic
- Genre: Shooter
- Players: Single player, local multiplayer (2–4)
- Achievements: None yet
- Age rating: PEGI 16 / ESRB Mature 17+
Our Red Faction II game hub has the key facts at a glance. This page goes into more detail, and we’ll keep it updated.
What is Red Faction II?
Red Faction II is an original Xbox shooter from Volition, set on 22nd-century Earth five years after the rebellion on Mars. For 15 years the corrupt dictator Sopot has oppressed the people of the Commonwealth, and a group of super-soldiers injected with nanotechnology vow to replace him and restore peace.
You play as Alias, a demolitions expert, backed by five squad mates who each specialise in their own method of destruction. Vehicles, specialised weapons and massive explosives all play a part, and up to four players can go head to head in local multiplayer.
Can you play Red Faction II on Xbox Series X|S and the Xbox PC app?
Yes. The Xbox Store listing shows it for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, where it runs through Xbox Backward Compatibility.
It came to PC on 12 November 2026, when Xbox added 21 more original Xbox games to Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC and took the library to 25. Xbox Wire’s announcement says the PC versions need Windows 11, are available in select markets only, and that a game purchase or Game Pass subscription may be required. Every game in the programme now supports mouse and keyboard. Xbox’s July launch post says you play backward compatible games on PC through the Xbox PC app.
The Store lists Xbox Play Anywhere, so a digital copy covers your Xbox console and the Xbox PC app.
Is Red Faction II on Game Pass?
No. It is not in the current Game Pass catalogues in the UK or US, and Xbox Wire did not list it as a Game Pass game.
How much does Red Faction II cost?
The Xbox Store currently lists it at £1.79 / $2.29, against a recommended price of £11.99 / $14.99.
Does Red Faction II have achievements?
Not yet. It isn’t one of the four original Xbox games that got achievements on 12 November 2026, but Xbox says it plans to bring achievements to more original Xbox games over time.
Age rating
Red Faction II is rated PEGI 16 and ESRB Mature 17+.
Our news story, 25 Original Xbox Games Are Now on PC, With Achievements for Four of Them, covers the full 25-game line-up. You can find Red Faction II on the Xbox Store.
