Playable on PS5, the LEGO-fied adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn offers overhead beat ’em up co-op action and a much more laid-back approach to the original’s post-apocalyptic setting. The other major addition is, unsurprisingly, Killing Floor 3, which launched to negative reviews.

It’s since improved courtesy, especially following the Rearmament update, but it wouldn’t be surprising if sales didn’t meet expectations. Speaking of the same (and needing new players), there’s Synduality Echo of Ada, Bandai Namco’s underwhelming extraction shooter and the third PS5 exclusive.

For those seeking a more survival horror-focused multiplayer experience, The Outlast Trials on PS4 and PS5 should fill that void in disturbingly gruesome fashion. Speedrunners can check out Neon White on the same platforms for its clever mix of first-person shooting, cards and anime-esque storytelling.

Of course, there’s even more to look forward to in December when Skate Story launches on day one for subscribers. Head here for the latest details.

April 16th sees the arrival of Neon White (Standard) and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game (all tiers), followed by Crime Scene Cleaner and Tempopo on April 17th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. On April 24th, Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be playable on PC Game Pass and Ultimate as a day-one release.

April 29th sees Stoic’s Towerborne, or at least the Game Preview, going live on April 29th, months after launching into Steam Early Access. The month concludes with Far Cry 4 for all three tiers. Starting May 1st, Anno 1800 will be available for Ultimate, Standard and PC Game Pass alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022). On May 6th, all three tiers can play the Lovecraftian-esque fishing title Dredge.

Of course, several titles will be leaving the service on April 30th. Check out the list below:

• Have a Nice Death (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Kona 2: Brume (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Sniper Elite 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Last Case of Benedict Fox (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Thirsty Suitors (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Rewinder (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Neon White is designed first and foremost around speedrunning. Players play as Neons, who compete in deadly competitions against each other, with players’ goal being to set record time in its bite-sized levels and missions, while also engaging with its slick combat, fast traversal, and the unique Soul Cards mechanic.

Neon White originally launched a little over a couple of years ago, in June 2022, following which it has released for several platforms, with Xbox being the latest. In addition to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, it is also available on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

For starters, July 3 will bring Typhoon Studios’ first-person sci-fi action-adventure game Journey to the Savage Planet, and it will be joined by crossover platform fighter Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, with both games being available to subscribers on PC, console, and cloud.

July 9 will bring another couple of games in the form of Big Ant Studios’ Cricket 24 and Color Gray Games’ acclaimed adventure title The Case of the Golden Idol, both on PC, console, and cloud. They will be followed on July 11 by Tchia coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S, and cloud, and by Neon White coming to those same platforms in addition to Xbox One.

Finally, July 16 will bring Skaule’s 2D platformer Magical Delicacy, while co-op multiplayer flight game Flock will also get a day one release on Game Pass on the same day.

A total of 10 upcoming indie games will be available on Game Pass at launch, as per this new reveal. Perhaps the most prominent among them is Sea of Stars, Sabotage Studio’s upcoming retro turn-based RPG, which was announced for Xbox consoles in March and is set to release on August 29.

There’s Neon White, Angel Matrix’s acclaimed puzzle-platforming FPS. Neon White has been available on other platforms for a while, and previously, leaks and certification ratings might be heading to Xbox as well. That has now been officially confirmed, and while a specific Xbox release date isn’t yet known for the first person shooter (we might find out at publisher Annapurna Interactive’s scheduled showcase later this month), we do know that whenever it launches, it will be available via Game Pass on day one.

The other eight indie titles that have been confirmed for Game Pass are Mineko’s Night Market, The Wandering Village, Technocia, The Bookwalker, Little Kitty Big City, Another Crab’s Treasure, Galacticare, and Harold Halibut.

That’s as per a classification rating by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), which mentions Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One as platforms for Neon White. An Xbox version of the indie shooter hasn’t yet been officially announced, but one would assume, based on the ESRB’s rating, that will be changing in the near future.

Interestingly enough, leaks claimed towards the end of last year that Neon White was indeed in the works for Xbox consoles as well, though at the time, publisher Annapurna Interactive said it had no plans to bring the game to Microsoft’s consoles in December (which, curiously enough, wasn’t specifically mentioned in the leak itself).

Neon White is currently available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC.

“This is wrong, and we have not made any additional plans for December 2022. We will not be releasing another port this year.” Yes, it’s a parody of the infamous Alpine F1 statement, but still serious. What’s odd is that Baker didn’t say the Xbox version was coming in December.

He tweeted, “Well, I didn’t say it was coming in December. Just that it’s coming. The December part was mentioned as pure speculation based on the PS4/5 port being announced. But I guess thanks for semi-confirming the Xbox Port!” Again, this doesn’t confirm or deny that an Xbox version is releasing. If there are plans for the same, more details are likely coming next year.

In the meantime, Neon White launches on December 13th for PlayStation. It runs at 120 Hz on PS5 throughout and supports the DualSense’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, providing a unique feel to each Soul Card. Furthermore, gyroscope aiming is also supported along with reduced loading times. Stay tuned for more details on the title, especially since it’s nominated for The Game Awards 2022.

We understand that, without our agreement, XboxEra have put out a podcast yesterday that we are bringing Neon White to Xbox later this month. This is wrong and we have not made any additional plans for December 2022. We will not be releasing another port this year.

— Annapurna Interactive (@A_i) December 5, 2022

Well, I didn’t say it was coming in December. Just that it’s coming. The December part was mentioned as pure speculation based on the PS4/5 port being announced. But I guess thanks for semi-confirming the Xbox Port! https://t.co/ZQZgYkifKl

— Balatro Nick  (@Shpeshal_Nick) December 5, 2022

Developed by Angel Matrix, Neon White is about an assassin named White who, along with other assassins competes for a chance to live in Heaven. While the story may be hit or miss, it’s the gameplay that counts. Players have different weapons, portrayed as Soul Cards. However, Soul Cards can be discarded for parkour moves, depending on the need.

You may need that SMG to shoot enemies but then sacrifice it to Stomp through a weak floor. On PS5, Neon White runs at 120 Hz and has reduced loading times thanks to the SSD. It also supports haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, with each Soul Card having a unique feel. Gyroscope aiming is available for finer control.

Neon White has garnered significant critical acclaim and nominated in three categories at The Game Awards – Best Indie, Best Debut Indie, and Best Action Game. Stay tuned for more details when it releases on PS4 and PS5.