ID@Xbox February 2025 Showcase: All Game Pass Announcements

The recent ID@Xbox Showcase was a treasure trove of exciting updates and announcements for indie game enthusiasts. Among the highlights was the surprise launch of Balatro, which shadow-dropped onto Xbox Game Pass on February 24, offering instant access to fans eager to dive into its unique gameplay.

Another crowd-pleaser, Buckshot Roulette, is also set to join the Xbox family. Since its debut in December 2023, this chilling tabletop horror game has captivated over four million players with its intense Russian roulette-style experience using a pump-action shotgun.

The showcase didn't stop there; it unveiled an impressive lineup of indie titles slated to hit Xbox Game Pass throughout 2025. Here's a comprehensive list of the new indie games confirmed during the event:

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 gems, Watch Dogs: Legion is set to launch on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard today, February 25, adding even more variety to the service's already robust library.

For more details and coverage, be sure to visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.