Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a bounty of updates and announcements for exciting indie games. 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 captivated over four million players with its unique blend of tabletop gameplay and terrifying Russian roulette mechanics.
Beyond these two standouts, the showcase revealed a wave of indie games joining Xbox Game Pass throughout 2025. Below is a comprehensive list:
Xbox Game Pass 2025 Lineup:
- Balatro (Cloud, Console, PC) - Available Now
- 33 Immortals (Cloud, Console, PC) - March 18th
- Descenders Next (Console, PC) - April 9th
- Blue Prince (Cloud, Console, PC) - April 10th
- Tempopo (Cloud, Console, PC) - April 17th
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (Consoles) - May 8th
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Console, PC) - 2025
- Tanuki: Pon's Summer (Console, PC) - Late 2025
- Buckshot Roulette (Console, PC) - Date To Be Confirmed (TBC)
- Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, PC) - TBC
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Console, PC) - TBC
This impressive lineup complements the addition of Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, PC) to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 25th.
For more information, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
