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Remedy previews Control Resonant, a new entry in the Control series that expands exploration, adds a new playable character, and emphasizes cross‑platform play with Xbox Play Anywhere. Remedy is self‑publishing and working with ID@Xbox to bring the game to Xbox and PC, including handheld optimization and a broader, more vertical open world set in a city, while preserving connections to prior events and characters.
The ID@Xbox April 2026 showcase revealed a broad slate of indie games headed to Xbox platforms, with 20 titles shown and 10 first‑time Game Pass additions highlighted for day‑one availability. Highlights include There Are No Ghosts At The Grand, Vapor World: Over The Mind, Mistfall Hunter, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Aphelion, Echo Generation 2 (May 27, 2026), Escape Academy 2, Beastro, and more, spanning Xbox Series X/S, PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, Switch, and PS5. Trailers and release windows run through 2026 (some titles with TBD or Summer/Fall timelines), underscoring a strong indie push for Game Pass.}
At the ID@Xbox April 2026 Indie Showcase, Microsoft announced 10 brand-new Xbox Game Pass titles including Crashout Crew, Deep Dish Dungeon, Escape Academy 2, inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories; Mistfall Hunter; RV There Yet?; Screenbound; Speedrunners 2: King of Speed; Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions and Tears of Metal, with release windows ranging from May 2026 to TBD (some pegged for Fall 2026 or July 2026).
The ID@Xbox Spring Showcase unveiled a large slate of indie world premieres, release-date announcements, and Day One Game Pass titles for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with many games supporting Xbox Play Anywhere at launch. Highlights include titles like Albion Online, Echo Generation 2, Deep Dish Dungeon, Screenbound, and more, with release windows spanning 2026 and beyond.
Microsoft, partnering with IGN, will air an ID@Xbox showcase on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (10:00 PT / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST) featuring announcements and early looks at new Xbox Game Pass games, including Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Aphelion, and Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive, with coverage across IGN’s platforms.
IGN and ID@Xbox announce a joint April showcase on April 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm GMT, promising exclusive trailers and gameplay for indie and mid-sized titles headed to Xbox and PC, including Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Aphelion from DON'T NOD, Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive, and more.
Easy Delivery Co, a relaxing driving game with a creepy atmosphere, is coming to Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on March 26, 2026. The Steam version debuted in September 2025 to positive reception, and achievements will be unlockable via Game Pass at launch.
At GDC 2026, Xbox highlights the ID@Xbox program with hundreds of developer meetings, new Project Helix details, and the ID@Xbox Play Anywhere showcase, noting that indie titles last year earned hundreds of millions in Xbox Store sales. The post emphasizes fair store practices, updates to algorithmic promotions like New Releases, editorial support through Xbox Experience and Indie Selects, and the role of Game Pass in reaching a massive audience, while promising more plans to be revealed at the GDC Festival of Gaming.
Microsoft executives outline a future where developers can build once and ship everywhere via Project Helix and a unified GDK, promising faster Xbox releases, easier PC-to-Xbox porting, and stronger indie discoverability across storefronts.
Microsoft has reportedly scrapped Project Moorcroft, a Phil Spencer-era plan to offer pre-release demos via Xbox Game Pass. ID@Xbox says demos are being explored in different ways, with Moorcroft unlikely to launch as a Game Pass benefit and demos now pushed through other formats like demo festivals and wishlist/launch-notify features.
IGN's ID@Xbox Showcase October 2025 revealed upcoming indie games including a deep dive into Mouse: P.I. For Hire, new content for Vampire Survivors, and previews of other titles like Planet of Lana 2 and Task Time, highlighting a vibrant future for indie gaming.
The ID@Xbox Showcase October 2025 revealed a diverse lineup of upcoming indie and AAA games, including new updates for existing titles, world premieres, gameplay trailers, and release date announcements for titles like 33 Immortals, Aphelion, Darkwood 2, and Planet of Lana II, among others, showcasing the vibrant future of Xbox gaming.
Microsoft's Xbox boss Chris Charla announced that 2025 will see the largest investment in Game Pass to date, with over 150 developer deals signed for the service, which continues to expand its diverse game catalog despite mixed opinions from industry figures about its sustainability and impact on the industry.
Microsoft has launched Xbox Indie Selects, a program promoting indie games with a monthly curated collection of six indie games in the Xbox Store and dashboard, reminiscent of the Xbox 360’s Xbox Live Arcade. The selected games, chosen by the ID@Xbox team, will be located in the Xbox Indies section and will not include games already in Game Pass. The program aims to help unique titles find an audience in crowded marketplaces and bring attention to special games, from current favorites to older gems and games from new creators around the world.
Microsoft's ID@Xbox showcase featured a range of indie games coming to Xbox platforms, including world premieres of "The Making of Karateka" and "Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients." Other highlights included the upcoming horror game "Stray Souls," the release of "Axiom Verge 2" on Xbox, and a new trailer for "Hellboy Web of Wyrd." The showcase also featured trailers and updates for various other games, such as "Sea of Stars" and "Stumble Guys."