Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase was packed with exciting updates and announcements, spotlighting some of the most anticipated indie games. Among them, Balatro made a surprise entrance, or 'shadow-dropped,' onto Xbox Game Pass on February 24, delighting fans with immediate access. This card-based roguelike has quickly become a must-play for enthusiasts of the genre.
Another indie gem, Buckshot Roulette, is gearing up to make its Xbox debut. Just a year after its initial release in December 2023, this tabletop horror game has captivated over four million players with its chilling twist on Russian roulette, using a pump-action shotgun to add to the suspense.
The showcase didn't stop there; it unveiled a lineup of indie games set to join Xbox Game Pass throughout 2025. Here's what's coming your way:
Xbox Game Pass 2025 Lineup:
- Balatro **(Cloud, Console, and PC) - out now**
- 33 Immortals **(Cloud, Console, and PC) - March 18**
- Descenders Next **(Console and PC) - April 9**
- Blue Prince **(Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 10**
- Tempopo **(Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 17**
- Revenge of the Savage Planet **(Consoles) - May 8**
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault **(Consoles and PC) - 2025**
- Tanuki: Pon's Summer **(Consoles and PC) - late 2025**
- Buckshot Roulette **(Consoles and PC) - TBC**
- Echo Weaver **(Cloud, Console, and PC) - TBC**
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon **(Consoles and PC) - TBC**
In addition to this exciting indie lineup, Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) is hitting Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard today, February 25, offering an immediate thrill for subscribers.
For more gaming news and updates, be sure to check out IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.