CloverPit comes to Xbox: What the announcement means for the game’s future

CloverPit is the hellish answer to the boom of the rogue-like/rogue-lite genre (in this case, rogue-lite) since the release of Balatro. CloverPit’s Xbox version was just released, only two months after the full release of the game on PC. To coincide with its console version dropping, the developers have also announced a hard mode being added to the base game, as well as some future DLC in the works.

Since the game has been updated so shortly after its release, and with the inevitable surge of players due to its Xbox version coming out, with CloverPit on Game Pass (specifically the Premium and Ultimate tiers). We think it’s fair to unpack all that was announced and see what it means for players and the future of this devilishly enthralling game.

CloverPit comes to Xbox consoles

CloverPit is a game in which you must play slots in order to earn money. Whenever money is earned, tickets are also earned. These tickets are used to purchase upgrades and abilities. However, players must meet their “deadlines”, where a certain amount of money must be deposited in order the succeed. 

This requires them to manage their resources so as not to be condemned to the pit. Xbox owners are now able to play CloverPit as it had a surprise release on November 20, 2025. This came as a shock to players as the CloverPit developers had made no mention of console releases before this drop. 

The trailer for the Xbox version shows a fairly encompassing view of the game, showcasing the main gameplay loop and a few of the special “charms” available to players. It does well to portray the general experience of playing the game, as the player within the trailer fails to complete a run four times, something previous players of the game are all too familiar with. It also makes a few references to CloverPit’s corpse storyline, one that is essential to be completed to reach the end of the game. 

The Xbox release being so soon after the initial delivery on pc is likely due to the high player count this game boasts. CloverPit’s gambling-based gameplay loop is clearly appealing to a large number of players, as immediately after its release, the game shot up to an all-time peak of more than 25,000 active players. 

This is only 10,000 fewer players than Balatro had after it came out, making this game a strikingly similar success story. While we don’t believe that this game will reach the same heights as Balatro, it’s safe to say that very few games could. To this point, Balatro got a combined full release on pc and consoles. 

CloverPit, however, was only released on PC initially and then garnered enough intrigue to warrant a console version. There is currently no word on whether or not any other consoles will receive CloverPit; however, many on the games forum pages are begging the developers for a more widespread release. 

CloverPit DLC announced

Most excitingly, in the Xbox Cloverpit trailer, the game’s first DLC was teased. Not much is known about this new expansion or what it will add to the game; however, new items and perhaps a new playable location could be seen. 

The DLC, called “Unholy Fusion” has yet to receive a release date; however, with the speed at which the game is picking up traction, as evidenced by its release to Xbox so soon, players can expect to see this DLC sooner rather than later. It is also unclear how the DLC will expand on CloverPit’s endings, or if there will be any further elaboration on the endings at all. 

One thing is for certain, though, and that is players of this game want to see more from it and the developers. Cloverpit’s gameplay loop of constant feedback clearly resonates with players in a similar way to other rogue-lites developed recently. To this point, new content and, by extension, new ways of playing the game will only further add to this appeal. With the base game already having nigh-unlimited possibilities, adding a few more in the form of DLC will only add to this hypnotic feeling. 

Why is CloverPit so popular?

We believe that a main contributing factor to the success of CloverPit is simply how easy it is to understand. While the tutorial of the game jokes about how you’re “unlikely to remember” all the features, the game is surprisingly streamlined. After a few rounds, you’re likely to understand most of what is required of you to complete a run, even developing some small strategies along the way to make any given run easier. 

Any CloverPit analysis would be amiss to not mention that the base gameplay loop is quite detached from the player, with the only actions you actually do in-game being shopping, depositing money or gambling. However, there is enough variety in the passive and active effects available that it makes the game feel very involved, like every pull of the lever could be what ruins you. 

As for our CloverPit review, and how we think this game will translate to its console release, we have very little negative to say. The game’s grungy aesthetic lends itself to the themes of the game, and while graphically it is very “stylized”, a consequence of this is that the game is very easy to run, with most computers having the specs required. Undoubtedly, this contributes to the success of the game as it means that anyone with a computer made after the Stone Age can run it. 

Pair this with the aforementioned simple but addictive gameplay, and the amount of possible builds available to the player means that you can sink hours into this game without realising. No matter what console you play Cloverpit on, much like the biblical underworld, you may find yourself stuck in this game with very little hope of ever getting out.

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References

1. CloverPit (SteamDB)
2. CloverPit Discord Server (Discord)