Zaxoid, new retro arcade game, arrives on Xbox

M80 Games has revealed Zaxoid, a game that brings back the spirit of classic arcade titles to Xbox and PC. The announcement was made on Xbox Wire, Microsoft's official platform, in July 2026. According to founder and developer Steve George, the title aims to revive the magic of golden age arcade games. The project is part of the ID@Xbox initiative, a program that supports independent developers in publishing their games on the platform. Zaxoid joins a growing trend of arcade game revivals and reinterpretations that continue to appeal to both nostalgic players and newcomers to the genre.