That concludes the latest edition of Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, and as is customary with these indie presentations, several Xbox Game Pass titles were announced.
Witchbrook is a “spellbinding witch life-sim” that has drawn attention for years. First revealed in 2018, a release date always seemed just out of reach. Today, however, players can finally be reassured that it is heading to Xbox Game Pass in January.
Another confirmed Xbox Game Pass launch is Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, which has secured a release date a little closer, arriving a few days before GTA 6. Watch out, Rockstar—Tanuki could well draw away part of your playerbase.
The third reveal is somewhat more complicated. In August, Dumpster Gang was announced as a day-one release for PC Game Pass, arriving as early as December 3rd. The game has now been given a console release in March 2027.
Here are the three games that received Xbox Game Pass release dates at today’s Nintendo Indie World showcase:
Witchbrook (January 28, 2027)
Welcome to Mossport, a vibrant seaside city, where Witchbrook College opens its doors to aspiring witches like you! Discover magic and mystery in Witchbrook, a spellbinding witch life-sim for up to 4-players. Start your life as the newest resident witch in the bustling seaside city of Mossport. Make friends, find love, and discover a world filled with wonder and charm on the road to graduation and beyond!
Welcome to Mossport, a vibrant seaside city, where Witchbrook College opens its doors to aspiring witches like you! Discover magic and mystery in Witchbrook, a spellbinding witch life-sim for up to 4-players. Start your life as the newest resident witch in the bustling seaside city of Mossport. Make friends, find love, and discover a world filled with wonder and charm on the road to graduation and beyond!
Tanuki: Pon’s Summer (November 10, 2026)
The Tanuki Festival is just a month away, and the shrine is in disrepair. Follow Pon, a well meaning, if a bit lazy Tanuki with a part-time job at the Post Office, as he works to restore the shrine before summer ends. Deliver packages, make friends, and get the shrine ready for the big festival!
The Tanuki Festival is just a month away, and the shrine is in disrepair. Follow Pon, a well meaning, if a bit lazy Tanuki with a part-time job at the Post Office, as he works to restore the shrine before summer ends. Deliver packages, make friends, and get the shrine ready for the big festival!
Dumpster Gang Console Announcement (March 2027)
Play as a gang of mischievous raccoons in this chaotic co-op sandbox for 1-4 players. Complete ridiculous missions, steal everything you can carry, and outsmart a relentless Exterminator determined to throw your gang behind bars.
Play as a gang of mischievous raccoons in this chaotic co-op sandbox for 1-4 players. Complete ridiculous missions, steal everything you can carry, and outsmart a relentless Exterminator determined to throw your gang behind bars.
Well, there you have it, folks! Confirmed release dates for various upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles. Before the show, we were already aware of all three games, and also that they were lined up as day one launch titles for Game Pass. Dumpster Gang’s PC debut in December was the only solid date we knew of, but at least now we know when they’re all coming to console. Hooray for release dates!
If you fancy watching the full presentation, check out the video embedded below.
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