The recent ID@Xbox Showcase from Microsoft has brought a wave of exciting updates and announcements, spotlighting some of the most anticipated indie games. Among the highlights, Balatro made a surprise entrance into Xbox Game Pass on February 24, allowing fans to dive right into this engaging card game. The indie scene continues to shine with Buckshot Roulette, a tabletop horror game that captivated over four million players since its December 2023 release. This thrilling twist on Russian roulette, now played with a pump-action shotgun, is set to join the Xbox family.
But the excitement doesn't stop there. The showcase revealed an impressive lineup of indie titles slated for Xbox Game Pass in 2025. Here's a comprehensive list of the new indie games confirmed during the show:
Xbox Game Pass 2025 lineup:
Balatro (Cloud, Console, and PC) - out 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
In addition to these indie gems, Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) is set to launch into Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard today, February 25, offering even more variety to subscribers.
For more updates and coverage on these exciting releases, be sure to visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
