Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a bounty of updates and announcements for exciting indie games. Highlights include the surprise release of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass on February 24th, and the upcoming arrival 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 horror and pump-action shotgun Russian roulette.
But the showcase wasn't limited to these two titles. Numerous indie games are slated to join the Xbox Game Pass library throughout 2025. Below is a comprehensive list of the new additions announced:
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
In addition to this impressive indie lineup, Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) launched on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 25th.
For more information, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.