The recent ID@Xbox Showcase brought a wave of excitement with updates and announcements about some of the most anticipated indie games, headlined by the surprise release of Balatro, which shadow-dropped onto Xbox Game Pass on February 24. This innovative game has quickly become a must-play for subscribers.
Another standout, Buckshot Roulette, is set to thrill Xbox players. This tabletop horror game, which captivated over four million players since its December 2023 release, offers a chilling twist on Russian roulette with a pump-action shotgun. Fans can look forward to experiencing this intense game on Xbox soon.
The showcase didn't stop there. Here's a comprehensive list of all the new indie titles confirmed to hit Xbox Game Pass later in 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) - To Be Confirmed
Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - To Be Confirmed
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - To Be Confirmed
In addition to these indie gems, Watch Dogs: Legion **(Cloud, Console, and PC)** is launching today, February 25, into Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, offering yet another thrilling addition to the service.
For more updates and in-depth coverage, be sure to visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.