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Brendan Lowry

Surprise! Microsoft shadow dropped 2 new Xbox games, including one of this year's biggest indies and an FPS that reminds me of a Halo mode

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Blindfire.

What you need to know

  • During Microsoft's 25-minute October Xbox Partner Preview showcase, two new Xbox games were shadow dropped onto Xbox Series X|S: Blindfire and Animal Well.
  • Blindfire is a new Early Access PvP shooter from developer Double Eleven in which eight players compete to be the last one standing in dark, gloomy environments "beneath a neon skyline." Uniquely, defeated players can control cameras and traps in the arena to influence match outcomes.
  • Animal Well is a Metroidvania released earlier this year on Windows PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, and quickly became one of 2024's biggest indie titles. It has a ridiculous number of creative and complex secrets, with solo developer Billy Basso asserting that "players will be discovering hidden puzzles for years."
  • Blindfire is $8.99 and has a free trial, while Animal Well is $24.99. Both games are available to play now, though something to be aware of is that neither of them are on Xbox Game Pass.
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