Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a flurry of exciting news for indie game fans, with updates and announcements aplenty. Balatro, for example, made a surprise appearance, launching directly onto Xbox Game Pass on February 24th.
Another indie hit, Buckshot Roulette, is also joining the Xbox Game Pass roster. This tabletop horror game, released in December 2023, quickly gained popularity, captivating over four million players with its thrilling—and terrifying—pump-action shotgun Russian roulette gameplay.
But the showcase wasn't limited to just these two titles. Several other indie games were confirmed for Xbox Game Pass later in 2025. Here's the 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) - TBC
- Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - TBC
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - TBC
This impressive lineup is further enhanced by the addition of Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC), now available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard as of February 25th.
For more information, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
