Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a flurry of exciting updates and announcements for indie game fans. Highlights included the surprise release of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass on February 24th.
Another indie hit, Buckshot Roulette, is also joining the Xbox Game Pass family. This tabletop horror game, released in December 2023, quickly captivated over four million players with its thrilling—and terrifying—pump-action shotgun Russian roulette gameplay.
But the showcase wasn't just about Balatro and Buckshot Roulette. Numerous other indie titles were confirmed for Xbox Game Pass throughout 2025.
Xbox Game Pass 2025 Lineup:
- Balatro (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Available 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) - To Be Confirmed
- Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - To Be Confirmed
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - To Be Confirmed
This impressive 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.