Microsoft's latest ID@Xbox Showcase has been a thrilling event, packed with exciting updates and announcements from the indie gaming scene. One of the highlights was the surprise release of Balatro, which became available on Xbox Game Pass on February 24. This card-based roguelike has quickly captured the attention of gamers everywhere.
Another indie gem, Buckshot Roulette, is set to make its way to Xbox. Just a year after its debut in December 2023, this tabletop horror game captivated over four million players with its intense, fear-inducing twist on Russian roulette, using a pump-action shotgun.
But the excitement doesn't stop there. The showcase revealed a slew of indie titles that will be joining Xbox Game Pass throughout 2025. Here's the complete lineup of new indie games announced at 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 titles, Watch Dogs: Legion is set to launch on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard today, February 25, offering players a chance to dive into an open-world action-adventure game.
For more gaming news and events, be sure to visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
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