Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a bounty of updates and announcements for highly anticipated indie games. The showcase highlighted several titles making their way to Xbox Game Pass in 2025, including the surprise release of Balatro, which launched on Xbox Game Pass on February 24th.
Another standout announcement was the addition of Buckshot Roulette, the popular tabletop horror game, to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. Released in December 2023, Buckshot Roulette quickly gained traction, captivating over four million players with its thrilling and terrifying gameplay.
Beyond Balatro and Buckshot Roulette, the showcase confirmed a wave of new indie games joining Xbox Game Pass throughout 2025. Here's a complete list:
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 exciting lineup complements 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.