As part of IGN’s FanFest, the first ID@Xbox Showcase of 2025 aired February 24th and was hosted by Akeem Lawanson and Alan Wheeler. It was chock-full of content (although if you ask the Silksong fans, it was a massive disappointment). Check out everything that was announced below.
World Premieres:
The Lonesome Guild
From the creators of Life is Strange and Tell Me Why, DON’T NOD’s next title is a top-down action RPG where unlikely heroes have teamed up to face all odds and battle ferocious enemies. The Lonesome Guild is expected this fall on Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC.
RockBeasts
In the announcement trailer for RockBeasts, we get to manage a 90s inspired rock band with a dark and comedic twist. You’ll have a blast creating your own destiny in this indie title, brimming with an adult-cartoon art style and snarky writing. RockBeasts should release later this year.
New Trailers of Games Coming Soon:
Jump Ship
Coming summer 2025 in early access to Xbox and PC is a mission-based FPS where 1-4 players can engage in fast-paced co-op. In Jump Ship, venture to various territories and partake in fast-paced battles while upgrading your vessel. You can sign up for a closed beta on the game’s official website.
Ratatan
Ratatan is a rhythm-based rogue-like, and a brand-new trailer was showcased here at ID@Xbox. Up to four players can partake in this side-scrolling battle-fest. The game drops sometime this year on all modern consoles and PC.
TRON: Catalyst
We get a release date for TRON: Catalyst, an isometric action game with an intriguing story–June 17th.
Lies of P: Overture DLC
Check out the latest trailer for the DLC to Lies of P, a dark take on the story of Pinocchio. Lies of P: Overture was initially featured at the Sony State of Play earlier this month, and it will arrive Summer 2025.
Coming Soon to Game Pass:
Echo Weaver
Perfect the loop in Echo Weaver, a 2D side scrolling “metroidbrainia” platformer. In this game, you strive to save a society that’s stuck in a deadly time loop. This title will be available day one on Game Pass soon.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Fans of Moonlighter will be thrilled to revisit this part-roguelite part-sim in a brand-new sequel. The trailer features amazing treasures and ferocious enemies. In addition to Game Pass, we expect Moonlighter 2 to also be available on Steam and PlayStation 5 sometime this year.
Blue Prince
We get a little more insight to this thrilling puzzle game, Blue Prince, which initially showcased on a Sony State of Play. Grandnephew Simon P. Jones inherits a massive estate on the condition he can locate the 46th room of the 45-room estate. Check out the story trailer below!
Herdling
Herdling is an adventure game where you must, well, herd these mysterious beasts deep into the wilderness and into the mountains where a mystery awaits. Enjoy the atmospheric gameplay this summer on Xbox and PC by Okomotive, the creators of the FAR games and Panic, as well as the publishers of Firewatch.
Hotel Barcelona
Take a psychedelic and surreal trip to Hotel Barcelona, a mystery, horror, and action game co-developed by Swery65 and Suda51. Battle serial killers as a federal marshal named Justine in a cursed hotel and see if you can make it out alive.
If that wasn’t enough, Buckshot Roulette and Balatro: Friends of Jimbo (Pack 4), will also make their way to PC and Xbox Game Pass. The franchises collaborating with the 2024 Indie Game of the Year include Assassin’s Creed, Bugsnax, Fallout, and Slay the Princess.
Tempopo
Like rhythm games? Tempopo offers a music-based puzzler that will be available on Game Pass as well as PC and the Nintendo Switch on April 17th.
Tanuki Pon’s Summer
Enjoy this open-world adventure sim, featuring a tanuki named Pon. Perform tricks on your bike while delivering packages and take on quests from the locals. In addition to Game Pass, you can play Tanuki Pon’s Summer on the Nintendo Switch and PC this year.
Descenders Next
Adrenaline junkies should stay tuned April 9th when this extreme sports game arrives on Game Pass.
33 Immortals
33 Immortals, an action rogue-like that accommodates a whopping 33 players, finally gets an Early Access release date of March 18th for PC and Xbox. Check out the latest trailer below.
2026 and Beyond Releases
Outbound
In a first-person perspective, explore a gorgeous world in your camper van. Be one with nature as you create a life away from the modern hustle-and-bustle in this colorful management and crafting sim. Outbound will be available on all modern consoles and PC next year in 2026.
Wax Heads
This slice of life indie title with a heavy retro vibe will allow you to manage a record store. Of course, don’t let this narrative sim have you fooled–there are secrets and mini games galore! Wax Heads features a stylish design and boppin’ soundtrack, but we will have to wait until 2026 for it to arrive to Xbox and PC.
Woodo
Woodo is a charming 3D cozy puzzler where you create adorable dioramas (and it so happened to at PAX West 2024). There is no firm release date, so until that is announced, check out the trailer below.
There you have it. Which games have you excited to play? Please share your thoughts with us on our Boss Rush Facebook Group or our Boss Rush Discord.
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