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 arrival 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. It's now set to join the Xbox Game Pass library.
Beyond these two, the showcase revealed a wave of indie games coming to Xbox Game Pass 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) - To Be Confirmed
- Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - To Be Confirmed
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - To Be Confirmed
This exciting 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 information, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
