The upcoming Xbox Game Pass titleMixtapehas recently received a special shoutout from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. In addition to highlighting one of its key features, Spencer describedMixtapeas a “great Game Pass game” that he is eager to see launch in the near future.
The latest title from Australian studio Beethoven and Dinosaur,Mixtapewas originally announced in June 2024. It’s described as a coming-of-age story about three friends reliving the defining moments of their youth, prompted by a magical playlist heard while en route to their final summer party together. Publisher Annapurna Interactive previously said thatMixtapewas targeting a 2025 launch, albeit without committing to a more concrete release window.
A year following its announcement,Mixtapemade a brief appearance at the latest Xbox Games Showcase. Shortly following the June 2025 event, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer highlighted the game during an episode ofThe Official Xbox Podcast. “I have to [mention]Mixtape, not only because it has a soundtrack that I just love, but also we have a relationship with obviously the creative team there,” the executive said, as first picked up byPure Xbox.
Mixtape to Continue Annapurna’s Xbox Game Pass Support
Elaborating on that point, Spencer described Annapurna Interactive as “great supporters” of Microsoft’s subscription service, noting thatMixtapeis another “great Game Pass game” that will further strengthen the publisher’s XGP catalog.Annapurna’s most recent title to debut on Xbox Game Pass wasTo a T, a narrative-driven adventure fromKatamari Damacycreator Keita Takahashi, which launched in late May 2025.
WhileMixtapeis still officially slated for a 2025 release, no specific availability details were shared during its brief appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase. With the year already halfway over and no release date in sight, it is plausible the game may not launch until the 2025 holiday season, assuming it doesn’t get delayed.Mixtapeis far from the only confirmedday-one Xbox Game Pass titlethat’s still waiting for a release date. Other games in the same category includeDescenders Next,Echo Weaver, andMoonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, together withTanuki: Pon’s SummerandDead Static Drive.
I have to [mention] Mixtape, not only because it has a soundtrack that I just love, but also we have a relationship with obviously the creative team there.
Looking at the more immediate future, half a dozen titles are scheduled to reach Microsoft’s subscription service before the end of the month. The first of those isVolcano Princess, planned to debut on June 24. The console version ofAgainst the Stormis then slated to arrive two days later, debuting alongside the remasters of the first threeWarcraftgames, which will launch via PC Game Pass. The final title confirmed to be part of the June 2025 Wave 2 lineup isCall of Duty: WW2, which is coming on June 30.
