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.
Buckshot Roulette, a hit tabletop-inspired game released in December 2023, captivated over four million players with its thrilling – and terrifying – pump-action shotgun Russian roulette gameplay. Its arrival on Xbox is highly anticipated.
Beyond these two, the showcase unveiled a wave of new indie games joining the Xbox Game Pass roster throughout 2025. Here's the 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 exciting lineup is further complemented 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.
