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.
Buckshot Roulette, a hit tabletop-inspired game released in December 2023, captivated over four million players with its terrifying pump-action shotgun Russian roulette gameplay. Its arrival on Xbox is highly anticipated.
The showcase wasn't limited to these two titles; several other indie games are slated to join the Xbox Game Pass library in 2025. Here's a complete list of the new additions revealed:
Balatro (Cloud, Console, PC) - Available Now 33 Immortals (Cloud, Console, PC) - March 18 Descenders Next (Console, PC) - April 9 Blue Prince (Cloud, Console, PC) - April 10 Tempopo (Cloud, Console, PC) - April 17 Revenge of the Savage Planet (Consoles) - May 8 Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Console, PC) - 2025 Tanuki: Pon's Summer (Console, PC) - Late 2025 Buckshot Roulette (Console, PC) - To Be Confirmed Echo Weaver (Cloud, Console, PC) - To Be Confirmed Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Console, PC) - To Be Confirmed
This exciting lineup complements the addition of Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 25th.
For more information, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.
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