<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Idxbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/idxbox Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:06:01 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Microsoft and Xbox just announced a new games showcase coming this week — here's when it is, what to expect, and how to watch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-and-xbox-just-announced-a-new-games-showcase-coming-this-week ue9RoRLyq8toCyyVrJTZK5 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:06:01 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:06:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ ID@Xbox makes a bold claim — “Games launching day one into Game Pass… do very well on other platforms as well” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/id-xbox-makes-a-bold-claim-games-launching-day-one-into-game-pass-do-very-well-on-other-platforms-as-well rm98ahTYyYYZQyseYCfBjZ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:34:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mind-warping Morrowind-like 'Dread Delusion' rejects modernity and embraces teeth-bared retro nightmares on Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/dread-delusion-xbox nHMFMRJ4nJP7AYALxuHAye Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:18:48 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:19:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I’ve died more times than I can count": This side-scrolling roguelike is an ID@Xbox triumph. Say hi to 'Absolum,' your new addiction. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/ive-died-more-times-than-i-can-count-this-side-scrolling-roguelike-is-an-id-xbox-triumph-say-hi-to-absolum-your-new-addiction A58sBDGtMGKjiv7acykkw8 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:27:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ "You wanna live forever?!": A boomer shooter inspired by the satirical world of 'Starship Troopers' will have you blasting bugs on Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/starship-troopers-ultimate-bug-war-xbox mZZkcnwfw4uHVfSkWNpxpj Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:05 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:07:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m hooked on this solo-dev-made dice roller on PC Game Pass: easy to learn and hard to master ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/dice-a-million-pc-game-pass QJM6ucbKTVji4XSZMB8WCW Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:16:16 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:17:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 more awesome ID@Xbox indies for a fresh Spring: Witchy gardening, big hit brawling, and a dark platformer you might've missed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/5-new-indies-for-spring fzuU7BMQdxvA39Kz7uCAg3 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Psychological horror meets 15th-century poetry when 'The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline' comes to Xbox later this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/alighieri-circle-dantes-bloodline-preview ywK4WAfg9wZVxMdHcnW7AB Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:01:41 +0000 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:04:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox isn't giving up on Japan — there's a promising sign of continued investment in the region ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-hiring-an-id-xbox-regional-director-for-japan-showing-promising-signs-of-continued-investment-in-the-region pboxLKNYfg7SCSC52LxYV3 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:06 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox’s Project Moorcroft quietly evolved — here’s what replaced it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-project-moorcroft-quietly-evolved-heres-what-replaced-it jpGF2axCyR8HwuwGwwHb7W Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:58:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Despite ID@Xbox generating hundreds of millions in sales, Xbox still eyes store discovery improvements ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-eyes-store-discovery-improvements YtXmdh6U8XCQ7XcrFZLtXA Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:36:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Starsand Island' hits early access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-esque life sim has evolved into a truly special cozy adventure that just keeps getting better ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/starsand-island-early-access-game-pass J2X9xYQnEXx7jBWCTsXE4U Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:56:57 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:04:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Five new ID@Xbox games you might've missed — From star-crossed lovers to hack-and-slash frenzies ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/february-indie-round-up 7hqDC7XLTyn4oT2EN7FJzU Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:50:45 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:13:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lead an undead horde in 'Countless Army' — a reverse tower defense game now on Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/countless-army-reverses-tower-defense-xbox BJUtkWpzQ8MMojqQB3rXYg Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:48:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:49:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pathologic 3: The Xbox Play Anywhere "time-travel plague simulator" your therapist warned you about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/pathologic-3-the-xbox-play-anywhere-time-travel-plague-simulator-your-therapist-warned-you-about WM25qafBd7XetyMeUpPQkC Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:13:22 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:13:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Quarantine Zone: The Last Check' is the most viral game on Xbox right now — and you can play it on PC Game Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/quarantine-zone-on-xbox-pc-game-pass A43KeLwa4kuW37awkRPFBa Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:42:18 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:55:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 more TOP recent ID@Xbox greats — Ever wanted to be an egg, or quarantine potential zombies? This list is for you. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/january-must-play-indies A8Y6Yx94HJF8eGnKqqfmtN Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Love Eternal' is an upcoming Xbox indie for masochists — where uncanny psychological horror meets brutal platforming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/love-eternal-coming-to-xbox 6bRoRgHy39UjG7JvB9MpdW Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:19:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox has a shovelware problem — 40% of 2025 releases were Gamerscore spam, according to a new report ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-has-a-shovelware-problem-40-percent-of-2025-releases-were-gamerscore-spam-new-report s4awQjvbFUFST89AS6XvTo Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:58:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why "Cassette Boy" might've been Einstein's favorite Xbox game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/cassette-boy-indie-xbox 4oMzDxCFSqDecNavCen2bC Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:23:53 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:30:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Despite being free on Epic, Blood West sold 200% more copies on Steam, proving players still prefer to pay on Valve’s store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/despite-being-free-on-epic-blood-west-sold-200-percent-more-copies-on-steam 9f37gMhvCNsLUHshPHrXsg Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:03:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Furry fine dining?! 'Beastro' mixes up deck-building with cozy restaurant gameplay when it comes to Xbox Game Pass this year. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/beastro-xbox-game-pass iBVbFBhPpZ7AedGsTFrdNP Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:33:02 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:33:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Core Keeper' and its underground world keeps growing: What Xbox players should know about the ambitious, survival RPG before its next update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/core-keeper-and-its-underground-world-keeps-growing-what-xbox-players-should-know-about-the-ambitious-survival-rpg-before-its-next-update xfxWhoT6Tfu3pFwPc5opxP Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:33:38 +0000 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:51:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 MORE great ID@Xbox titles — perfect for your holiday Xbox Gift Card ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/5-more-great-id-xbox-titles-perfect-for-your-holiday-xbox-gift-card KSnuNWQnbhXK9MHV3pw826 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:33:10 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:37:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Indie studio says Xbox is encouraging development for its platform, yet ID@Xbox dev‑kit delays are leaving approved projects stuck in limbo ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/indie-studio-says-xbox-is-encouraging-development-for-its-platform-yet-id-xbox-dev-kit-delays-are-leaving-approved-projects-stuck-in-limbo 4LkPQACD6druJdzVsFJHz5 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:30:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Voxel destruction, decade-long time loops, and perfect for handhelds — Plot Twist’s 'Erosion' is set to launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/erosion-coming-to-xbox-game-pass Uzbmh98B5NJNHRBVHs26hB Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Preview: Death Howl brings tense tactical horror to Xbox and PC, where survival meets the pain of grief ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/death-howl-preview-xbox-pc QJArpaN3bDfArB8fkhYCiS Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:49:28 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:11:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ ROUTINE (Xbox & PC) review: We waited 13 years to play this game, and it was worth it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/routine-review wjy2GkcAzQnPqNEuaQACr5 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Only with Xbox Game Pass would I go on a wild journey to chase after a frog that stole my Nana’s potatoes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/sopa-tale-of-the-stolen-potato-xbox-game-pass-editorial AUywYbtqmegzDg2JLecxQb Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This underrated Xbox Game Pass title gets a free update with a much-appreciated photo mode — and a fully playable card game (or beer pong, if you prefer) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-alters-major-content-update NrMeMA64RDFA65wRv59Rj8 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:56:12 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:45:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This decades-old DOOM II mod is now an AMAZING standalone survival horror — play now on Xbox Game Pass, consoles, and Xbox PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/this-decades-old-doom-ii-mod-is-now-an-amazing-standalone-survival-horror-play-now-on-xbox-game-pass-consoles-and-xbox-pc yRcAVKsdX9oj9rhUGxyHKJ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:21:54 +0000 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:23:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ My most anticipated game of 2026 finally has a release date, and I'm so excited to play it day one on Xbox Game Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/replaced-xbox-release-date-announcement SAuPFpws9kxzHtZcaTeoPU Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:25:04 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:22:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ How would you improve Xbox PC? Falconeer dev Tomas Sala imagines a more community-focused Xbox PC experience, for devs and players — "I would love to see that." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/the-falconeer-dev-talks-id-xbox yKx85fmQtkMHuTMZr7ZPnk Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:28:04 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:37:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for something new to play on Xbox? Here are 5 of the best new ID@Xbox titles from the past month ✨ ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/looking-for-something-new-to-play-on-xbox-here-are-5-of-the-best-new-id-xbox-titles-from-the-past-month kovPoFsCSn4GcEgPYcGpsZ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:57:55 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:42:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla talks to us about Microsoft's indie game dev program — "We don't want bringing games to Xbox to be a lengthy, painful process." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/id-xbox-chief-chris-charla-talks-to-us-about-microsofts-indie-game-dev-program-we-dont-want-bringing-games-to-xbox-to-be-a-lengthy-painful-process PWtKNynCWiYDPmBUGDv8y Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:55:36 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:30:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Moonlighter 2' has one of the most infectious gameplay loops of 2026 — Raid dungeons, sell the loot, grow your shop, become RICH ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/moonlighter-2-preview vc88Heb22df9Y4WiBquywg Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:51:27 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:38:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Winter Burrow is the cozy indie survival game Xbox fans didn’t know they needed — perfect for anyone craving a chill, heartfelt escape ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/winter-burrow-xbox-game-pass-editorial HyRyfxfp3RDpw9mRxjwXeg Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:23:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Erosion' looks set to be my next Xbox indie addiction — this cyberpunk western warps timelines on a quest to save your daughter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/erosion-looks-set-to-be-my-next-xbox-indie-addiction EuUVRVsmRhUrim3PrhvMnn Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:01:36 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:15:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of Xbox Game Pass' biggest supporters is going cosmic horror with its first sequel, and we just got our first look ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/echo-generation-2-announcement-xbox-partner-preview-november-2025 sREsrDQaMXwNdxqriSFpak Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:45:11 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:33:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ A game that should carry an addiction warning — the most satisfying factory-builder on Xbox is pure video game joy ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/a-game-that-should-carry-an-addiction-warning-the-most-satisfying-factory-builder-on-xbox-is-pure-video-game-joy JTskQxZ2HdUH6r9TCL4VEe Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:56:06 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:18:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Partner Showcase revealed — Every single game is Xbox Play Anywhere, set to go live on November 20 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-partner-showcase-revealed-xbox-play-anywhere-expected-to-feature-heavily-on-november-20 U53GzLHTb7SQ4fBvWPLonV Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:03:53 +0000 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:42:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft drops NDAs and publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide: a massive step toward a more open, Steam-like ecosystem for game developers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-just-took-a-big-step-towards-making-xbox-publishing-more-open-and-steam-like-heres-whats-new miRhBPYqCehvmeDTmb4F4L Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:23:58 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:51:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get your motor running — this former PlayStation exclusive now takes Xbox players on a horrifying road trip with Game Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/get-your-motor-running-this-former-playstation-exclusive-now-takes-xbox-players-on-a-horrifying-road-trip-with-game-pass N4gSexM4u5Z9nRSi6ZRSti Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:19:18 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:33:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blood West is the horror‑western Xbox boomer shooter you didn’t know you needed — here's why we love it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/blood-west-xbox-play-anywhere N59UEt6Uq4RQVXngkt4Ja6 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:06:10 +0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:01:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ ID@Xbox showcase recap: Every indie game announcement from the Fall 2025 event ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/id-xbox-showcase-recap-every-indie-game-announcement-from-the-fall-2025-event WY825CKijpuRzisk9UcPmE Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:37:44 +0000 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:48:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I genuinely think the Xbox Ally and 'Ball x Pit' has boosted my mental health ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/my-new-pre-sleep-ritual-is-xbox-ally-and-ball-x-pit-an-unexpected-xbox-play-anywhere-game-of-the-year-contender imTaAA5Ra3xuaeWoAv2eCR Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:31:51 +0000 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:34:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you can't get enough of indie games, this upcoming ID@Xbox event is for you ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/if-you-cant-get-enough-of-indie-games-this-upcoming-id-xbox-event-is-for-you a9HFYs8uRxst3mhgbpjZMi Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:48:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hotel Barcelona brings cult horror chaos and bloody roguelike action to Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/hotel-barcelona-on-xbox Qx8633czFJx3pnYWCrEYZY Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:22:25 +0000 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:48:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass reaches largest investment to date in 2025 — and the majority of partners want to continue signing new games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-largest-investment-to-date-2025 i5QKZu8YsWzoNaZexXG42M Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:24:21 +0000 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:24:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ All of my favorite Xbox games this year came from indie devs — am I old or have AAA publishers completely lost the plot? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/all-of-my-favorite-xbox-games-this-year-came-from-indie-devs dQeFeiZeZbYef8cjQZQ68o Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:50:14 +0000