Summary
Neon White, the 2022 first-person shooter from publisher Annapurna Interactive and independent developer Angel Matrix, may finally land on Xbox consoles in the near future, according to a new leak. This fast-paced FPS was incredibly well-received by critics and gamers alike upon its initial release, so it’s definitely a game thatXboxfans should keep an eye out for when it does come to their preferred platform at some point.
Neon Whiteis a first-person shooter that was released in June 2022 for the Nintendo Switch and PC, with a subsequent launch on PS4 and PS5 later that year. Boasting a rather eclectic mix of genres, the game combined trigger-happy gunplay with speedrunning-focused, puzzle-platforming elements and inventive card-based combat mechanics.These varied gameplay elements worked surprisingly well together, so much so, in fact, thatNeon Whiteended up becoming one of the highest-rated games of 2022. The title received such high acclaim thatsome even consideredNeon Whitea Game of the Year contender, up there with juggernauts likeElden RingandGod of War Ragnarok.
Unfortunately, not every player has had the opportunity to play Angel Matrix’s critically lauded shooter on their platform of choice, as the game has yet to be released on Xbox. Fortunately, this could change in the immediate future, as, according to a post on the r/GamingLeaksAndRumors subreddit by Reddit user AlilBitTall, achievements forNeon Whitehave gone live on the TrueAchievements website. Typically, achievement lists forupcoming Xbox gamesdon’t become available until they’re close to release, so this likely indicates thatNeon White’s belated launch on Xbox isn’t too far away.
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Clockwork
Defeat Green at the Clocktower before he reaches the top floor
70
Divine Intervention
Defeat Green at the Third Temple before he reaches the final stage
Complete White’s Heaven and Hell Rushes
Complete Red’s Heaven and Hell Rushes
40
Complete Violet’s Heaven and Hell Rushes
Complete Yellow’s Heaven and Hell Rushes
Complete Mikey’s Heaven and Hell Rushes
Earn an Ace medal on every level
50
Whole again
Unlock all of White’s memories
Complete your relationship with Red
Complete your relationship with Yellow
Complete your relationship with Violet
Complete your relationship with Mikey
Complete your relationship with Raz
Complete your relationship with Green
20
Collect all gifts
10
Stomp off the edge of a level
5
Get killed by a Tripwire
Deplete the Fists card
Die from a Mimic’s bullet
Parry
Kill an enemy by parrying a bullet at them using the Katana card
Earn 50% of the total Ace medals
Collect 50% of the total gifts
Earn your first Ace medal
How thoughtful
Give your first gift
Neon Whitecoming to Xbox isn’t actually new information, as Microsoft had previously revealed that the game would launch on its consoles back in June 2023. At the time, the company also announced that the hit first-person shooter would release on Xbox Game Pass day-one alongside its arrival on Xbox. This came as somewhat of a surprise, considering the fact thatAnnapurna Interactive had denied rumors ofNeon Whitecoming to Game Passonly a few months prior. Although PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC gamers have been able to play Angel Matrix’s debut title for around two or so years at this point, the shooter’s launch on Game Pass may at least make up for its delayed release on Microsoft’s consoles.
Though it’s still best to keep expectations in check regarding its release, it’s possible thatNeon Whitecould end up being one ofJuly 2024’s day-one Game Pass games, alongside the likes of titles likeKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess,Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn,Frostpunk 2, andDungeons of Hinterberg. If so, then July might turn out to be a really solid month for Xbox’s subscription service overall, especially for those interested in unique indie games.
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