Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a bounty of exciting news for indie game fans, with updates and announcements galore. Highlights included the surprise release of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass on February 24th.

Another indie hit, Buckshot Roulette, is also heading to Xbox. This thrilling tabletop horror game, released in December 2023, quickly captivated over four million players with its unique, terrifying take on Russian roulette using a pump-action shotgun.

But the showcase wasn't limited to just these two titles. Many other indie games were confirmed for 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 18th
• Descenders Next (Console and PC) - April 9th
• Blue Prince (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 10th
• Tempopo (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 17th
• Revenge of the Savage Planet (Consoles) - May 8th
• 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

This impressive lineup is further enhanced by 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.