Exciting New Additions too Game Pass: A Look Ahead
This year promises a bountiful selection of titles for Xbox Game Pass, notably with major first-party releases like Doom: the Dark Ages adn Fable slated for 2025. However, the subscription service is also set to welcome an array of intriguing indie games, many of which were unveiled during Microsoft’s recent ID@Xbox showcase.
Highlights from the ID@Xbox Showcase
The event was a treasure trove of announcements featuring new games, trailers, and release dates. Many exciting titles will be available on game pass Ultimate and PC right from their launch dates in the coming weeks and months. Here’s a rundown of what’s new on this Netflix-style gaming platform:
- 33 Immortals – march 18
- Descenders Next – April 9
- Blue Prince - April 10
- Tempopo – April 17
- Revenge of the savage Planet – May 8
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – TBD 2025
- Tanuki: Pon’s Summer – TBD 2025
- Ultimate Sheep Racoon – TBD
- Echo weaver – TBD
In addition to these fresh titles joining Game Pass, othre significant updates emerged from the showcase. Notably, the acclaimed poker roguelike Balatro is now available on Game pass today. Furthermore, players can look forward to experiencing Buckshot Roulette, a highly-rated multiplayer horror game that will soon make its way to Xbox.
Upcoming Releases You Won’t Want to Miss
Several anticipated games received updated release windows during the event. The collaboration between renowned designers Suda51 and Swery has birthed Hotel Barcelona, which is expected in 2025.Meanwhile, fans can anticipate Ratatan, a spiritual successor to Patapon set for release later this year.
In more immediate news, Bithell Games announced that their upcoming isometric action title Tron: Catalyst will debut on June 17th; shortly after it will be followed by Herding, an atmospheric puzzle adventure developed by the team behind FAR: Lone Sails. Additionally, players can look forward to exploring beautiful landscapes in both Outbound, a solarpunk road trip simulation launching in 2026 alongside slice-of-life record store simulator Wax Heads.Lastly, cozy game enthusiasts should keep an eye out for Woodo, which features diorama puzzles and will arrive simultaneously on Xbox and PC.
New Premieres That Stand Out
The latest ID@Xbox event also introduced two exciting premieres worth noting. First up was Rockbeasts, an engaging narrative-driven music RPG where you manage a band composed of anthropomorphic animals striving for stardom in the ’90s rock scene. The second premiere showcased was the Lonesome Guild,an action-RPG where players take on the role of a ghost guiding quirky adventurers through a decaying world filled with challenges.
Among all these announcements, one title that particularly captured my attention was Echo Weaver—a captivating “Metroidbrainia” experience first teased back in early 2024. Players must navigate through secrets while managing time constraints within a glitchy time loop environment—a promising follow-up from the creators behind the visually stunning puzzle adventure game The Wild at Heart.
As we look ahead at these upcoming releases slated for Xbox Game Pass subscribers throughout this year and beyond, it’s clear that there are plenty of thrilling experiences waiting just around the corner!