Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a bounty of updates and announcements for indie game enthusiasts. Highlights included the surprise release of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass on February 24th, and the upcoming addition of the popular horror title, Buckshot Roulette. The latter, released in December 2023, quickly gained traction, captivating over four million players with its unique blend of tabletop gameplay and pump-action shotgun thrills.
Beyond these two standouts, several other indie games are slated to join the Xbox Game Pass roster throughout 2025. Here's a comprehensive list of confirmed additions:
Xbox Game Pass 2025 Lineup:
Balatro (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Available Now 33 Immortals (Cloud, Console, and PC) - March 18th Descenders Next (Console and PC) - April 9th Blue Prince (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 10th Tempopo (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 17th Revenge of the Savage Planet (Consoles) - May 8th 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 arrival of Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 25th.
For further details, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
