
All the announcements made at the ID@Xbox Showcase in February 2025.
The ID@Xbox Showcase took place today, highlighting a variety of games, several world premieres, and a new Balatro expansion influenced by popular Xbox franchises. The event notably featured a strong lineup of roguelike titles, including the rhythm-based Ratatan and the action-oriented Echo Loop. Continue reading to discover all the announcements, which include some surprising games from established developers.
**Revenge of the Savage Planet is set to release on May 8**
Revenge of the Savage Planet - Official Trailer | ID@Xbox
From Raccoon Logic Studios comes Revenge of the Savage Planet, a vibrant and quirky game that offers a satirical take on the survival-builder genre. It will be available on Game Pass starting May 8 and will also launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
**Jump Ship resembles a futuristic Sea of Thieves**
Jump Ship - Official Trailer | ID@Xbox
Jump Ship is a cooperative PvE game for up to four players, reminiscent of a sci-fi version of Sea of Thieves. Players must collaborate to explore their environment, fend off enemies, or extinguish flames on their spaceship. Early access starts this summer, with sign-ups currently open.
**Ratatan is the much-anticipated spiritual successor to Patapon**
Ratatan - Official Gameplay Trailer | ID@Xbox
Ratatan is a rhythm-focused roguelike reminiscent of Patapon, featuring colorful characters and a beat-centric gameplay style. Although it's slated for release in 2025, a specific date hasn't been announced. Additionally, it is created by the original developers of Patapon.
**Echo Weaver combines Metroidvania elements with roguelike gameplay**
Echo Weaver - Official Trailer | ID@Xbox
Echo Weaver merges puzzle-solving, Metroidvania exploration, and roguelike mechanics. Players control a character trapped in a time loop, needing to "perfect the run" in order to escape. Early glimpses at the gameplay suggest a challenging experience, with a day-one Game Pass launch planned for a later date.
**Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault to be available on Game Pass at launch**
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - Official Gameplay Trailer | ID@Xbox
While the announcement of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault isn't new, today’s trailer revealed more about the gameplay, new enemy types, and the sequel's distinct graphical style compared to its predecessor. The game pays tribute to The Legend of Zelda while incorporating unique shopkeeping elements. It will be on Game Pass from day one, expected in 2025.
**Blue Prince arrives on Game Pass April 10**
Blue Prince - Official Narrative Trailer | ID@Xbox
Blue Prince is an upcoming puzzle game that invites players to explore a mysterious old manor, where new secrets are uncovered daily. Further details about the game remain sparse, but it will be available on PC and Game Pass starting April 10.
**Herdling places you as a magical shepherd in a post-apocalyptic setting**
Herdling - Official Gameplay Trailer | ID@Xbox
Scheduled for release this summer, Herdling puts players in the role of a magical shepherd guiding enigmatic creatures through a desolate world. The game features various landscapes, from dilapidated cities to stark mountains, and is set to launch on PC and Xbox in summer 2025.
**Live your dream of off-grid living in Outbound, set for 2026**
Outbound - Official Gameplay Trailer | ID@Xbox
Outbound is an open-world exploration game where you drive a camper van, journeying from location to location and building your campsite. It appears to be the perfect cozy game for players looking to invest many hours. The game is expected on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
**Hotel Barcelona provides a more terrifying take on Hotel California**
Hotel Barcelona - Official Gameplay Trailer | ID@Xbox
Nearly a year after its initial announcement, Hotel Barcelona was showcased, providing a closer look at its gameplay. Featuring a vibrant, absurd style full of extreme violence, the game involves the protagonist trying to eliminate other serial killers in the hotel to escape. It is set for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
**Tanuki: Pon’s Summer offers a cute twist on the Paper Boy concept**
Tanuki Pon's Summer - Official Trailer | ID@Xbox
The classic concept of being a mail delivery person takes a charming new direction in Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, where you play as a tanuki riding a BMX bike. Your goal is to deliver packages and assist locals while riding through the town. The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC this summer.
**Wax Heads proves that punk culture is thriving**
Wax Heads - Official Gameplay Trailer | ID@Xbox
Ever dreamed of managing a record store? Wax Heads lets you experience just that in a “cozy-punk slice-of-life narrative
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All the announcements made at the ID@Xbox Showcase in February 2025.
The Xbox showcase today introduced a variety of new games and revealed the long-expected release dates for several others.