Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a treasure trove of updates and reveals from top indie developers. The event surprised players with Balatro's immediate arrival on Xbox Game Pass yesterday, February 24.
A Shotgun Blast of Horror Comes to Xbox
The wildly popular Buckshot Roulette is joining Xbox after taking the gaming world by storm. Since its December 2023 debut, this tense tabletop horror experience has terrified over four million players with its brutal twist on Russian roulette featuring a pump-action shotgun.
These aren't the only exciting additions coming to Microsoft's subscription service. We've compiled every confirmed indie title from the showcase that's joining 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) - Date To Be Confirmed
Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Date To Be Confirmed
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - Date To Be Confirmed
These exciting additions join Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC), which becomes available today, February 25, across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.
For more gaming news and updates, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.