Xbox Game Pass adds Buckshot Roulette in surprise drop
The indie horror game Buckshot Roulette has made a surprise debut on the Xbox Game Pass library.
📍 Where it landed
Buckshot Roulette was added to Xbox Game Pass as a surprise title, generating immediate attention for its indie horror premise. Early coverage highlighted its availability on Xbox Series and One consoles, though minor bugs in achievements were noted.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
Buckshot Roulette is now available for players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Coverage from outlets including Xbox Wire, Pure Xbox, Gematsu, DualShockers, and TrueAchievements highlights the surprise nature of the release.
Reports focus on the game’s availability for both current and previous-generation Xbox hardware. Future updates will clarify how the game performs on the platform.
Official channels have not yet provided information regarding the duration of the title's inclusion in the subscription library.
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The reporting (8)
- Buckshot Roulette is cheap, clever and impossible to ignore DLCompare.com · 46d ago
- New Xbox Game Pass title Buckshot Roulette has a couple of bugged achievements TrueAchievements · 46d ago
- Buckshot Roulette now available for Xbox consoles Niche Gamer · 47d ago
- Indie Horror Game Buckshot Roulette Spins Its Way to Xbox DualShockers · 47d ago
- Buckshot Roulette now available for Xbox Series, Xbox One Gematsu · 47d ago
- Xbox Game Pass Members Are Being Treated To A Surprise New Release Today (July 8) Pure Xbox · 47d ago
- Buckshot Roulette: The Viral Horror Phenomenon Joins XBOX Game Pass Today XBOX Wire · 47d ago
- Xbox Game Pass adds Buckshot Roulette in surprise drop TrueAchievements · 47d ago
The obvious questions
Is Buckshot Roulette available on all Xbox consoles?
Yes, coverage confirms the game is available for both Xbox Series and Xbox One consoles.
Is this a permanent addition to Xbox Game Pass?
Coverage does not yet specify how long the game will remain available on the platform.
When was the game released on the platform?
The game was added on July 8, 2026.
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