ID@Xbox Feb 2025 Showcase: All Game Pass Announcements

Microsoft's latest ID@Xbox Showcase was a thrilling event packed with updates and announcements from the vibrant world of indie gaming. One of the highlights was Balatro, which made a surprising shadow-drop onto Xbox Game Pass on February 24. This unexpected release delighted fans eager to dive into this captivating game.

Another indie gem, Buckshot Roulette, is set to make its way to Xbox. Since its launch in December 2023, this tabletop horror game has captured the hearts of over four million players, offering a chilling twist on the classic game of Russian roulette, but with a pump-action shotgun.

The showcase didn't stop there. A slew of new indie titles were announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2025, promising an exciting year ahead for subscribers. Here's the full lineup of indie games confirmed to join the service:

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 (Cloud, Console, and PC) is set to launch into Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard today, February 25, adding even more variety to the service.

For more updates and exciting content, be sure to check out IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.