Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a flurry of exciting updates and announcements for indie game fans. 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 tabletop horror game, released in December 2023, captivated over four million players with its thrilling—and terrifying—pump-action shotgun Russian roulette gameplay.

But the showcase wasn't limited to these two titles. Many other indie games are joining the Xbox Game Pass roster throughout 2025.

Xbox Game Pass 2025 Lineup:

Balatro (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Available Now33 Immortals (Cloud, Console, and PC) - March 18Descenders Next (Console and PC) - April 9Blue Prince (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 10Tempopo (Cloud, Console, and PC) - April 17Revenge of the Savage Planet (Consoles) - May 8Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Consoles and PC) - 2025Tanuki: Pon's Summer (Consoles and PC) - Late 2025Buckshot Roulette (Consoles and PC) - TBCEcho Weaver (Cloud, Console, and PC) - TBCUltimate Sheep Raccoon (Consoles and PC) - TBC

In addition to this impressive lineup, Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) launched on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 25th.

For more information, visit IGN's Fan Fest 2025 hub.