News Summary

• The original ESPN for Windows 8 app was a legacy release tied specifically to the Windows 8 and Windows RT platform that launched in 2012.
• Windows RT, the ARM-based variant of Windows 8 designed for tablets like the Microsoft Surface RT, was supported at launch but has since been discontinued as a platform by Microsoft.
• For standard Windows 8 devices, the situation depends on your specific hardware and region.
• Some users may still find an ESPN listing in the Microsoft Store, while others will find the original Windows 8 build has been marked as unavailable or discontinued.