Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a bounty of updates and announcements for indie game enthusiasts. Highlights included the surprise release of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass on February 24th, and the upcoming addition of the popular horror title, Buckshot Roulette. The latter, released in December 2023, quickly gained traction, captivating over four million players with its unique blend of tabletop gameplay and pump-action shotgun suspense.
But the excitement doesn't stop there. The showcase revealed a wave of indie games joining the Xbox Game Pass roster throughout 2025. Here's a complete list:
Xbox Game Pass 2025 Lineup:
- Balatro (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Available Now
- 33 Immortals (Cloud, Console, and PC) - March 18th
- Descenders Next (Console and PC) - April 9th
- Blue Prince (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 10th
- Tempopo (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 17th
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (Consoles) - May 8th
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Consoles and PC) - 2025
- Tanuki: Pon's Summer (Consoles and PC) - Late 2025
- Buckshot Roulette (Consoles and PC) - Date To Be Confirmed (TBC)
- Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - TBC
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - TBC
This impressive lineup is further enhanced by the addition of Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 25th.
For more details, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.