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 showcase wasn't just about these two; several other indie games are slated to join the Xbox Game Pass roster throughout 2025. Here's a comprehensive list of the new additions confirmed:
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) - Date To Be Confirmed (TBC)
- Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - TBC
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - TBC
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 and announcements, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
