Project Neon arrives on modern consoles with an Xbox-first rollout
Project Neon, the debut shoot 'em up from homebrew studio FULLSET, is expanding beyond its Neo Geo origins with a staggered release across modern platforms.
Originally announced in 2019 and published for Neo Geo MVS and Neo Geo AES in 2024, the 1-2-player vertical/TATE-style shmup tasks players with tracking a visionary scientist who may hold the key to preventing ecological collapse.
Xbox-first release and scheduled port timeline
FULLSET launched Project Neon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Xbox Windows App on August 1, 2024.
Versions for PC and mobile storefronts followed the next day, with Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux), Apple devices (iOS, tvOS, macOS), and Android via the Google Play Store becoming available on August 2, 2024.
PlayStation owners can expect the PS4 and PS5 editions on August 6, 2024, and Nintendo Switch players on August 13, 2024.
FULLSET cautioned that the August 1 dates could shift by a day or two depending on platform approval windows, while the subsequent dates are scheduled firmly.
Developer background and related projects
FULLSET is known in the retro and homebrew community for creating new releases for classic hardware.
Project Neon is the studio's first official Neo Geo title, and the developer is also responsible for Overserved, an eight-player Bomberman-inspired party game that has its own multi-platform ambitions and Neo Geo presence.
Quality-of-life updates and Neo Geo cartridge support
Project lead Sascha Reuter emphasized that the team applied substantial care to the native ports and that they are rolling quality-of-life improvements and fixes across platforms.
Reuter confirmed these refinements will also be pushed to the Neo Geo cartridges via an over-the-air v1.2.3 update scheduled for August 2024.
Retro console plans remain in development
Beyond mainstream platforms, FULLSET continues to support retro hardware: Project Neon is slated for additional ports to legacy systems including the Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast, aligning with the studio's heritage-focused release strategy.
What this means for players
For players unwilling or unable to purchase Neo Geo hardware at premium prices, these ports provide a more accessible way to experience Project Neon on contemporary systems such as Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
With a clear rollout schedule and an OTA update planned for physical Neo Geo cartridges, FULLSET is balancing modern accessibility with support for collectors and retro enthusiasts.
Project Neon, the debut shoot 'em up from homebrew studio FULLSET, is expanding beyond its Neo Geo origins with a staggered release across modern platforms.
Originally announced in 2019 and published for Neo Geo MVS and Neo Geo AES in 2024, the 1-2-player vertical/TATE-style shmup tasks players with tracking a visionary scientist who may hold the key to preventing ecological collapse.
Xbox-first release and scheduled port timeline
FULLSET launched Project Neon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Xbox Windows App on August 1, 2024.
Versions for PC and mobile storefronts followed the next day, with Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux), Apple devices (iOS, tvOS, macOS), and Android via the Google Play Store becoming available on August 2, 2024.
PlayStation owners can expect the PS4 and PS5 editions on August 6, 2024, and Nintendo Switch players on August 13, 2024.
FULLSET cautioned that the August 1 dates could shift by a day or two depending on platform approval windows, while the subsequent dates are scheduled firmly.
Developer background and related projects
FULLSET is known in the retro and homebrew community for creating new releases for classic hardware.
Project Neon is the studio's first official Neo Geo title, and the developer is also responsible for Overserved, an eight-player Bomberman-inspired party game that has its own multi-platform ambitions and Neo Geo presence.
Quality-of-life updates and Neo Geo cartridge support
Project lead Sascha Reuter emphasized that the team applied substantial care to the native ports and that they are rolling quality-of-life improvements and fixes across platforms.
Reuter confirmed these refinements will also be pushed to the Neo Geo cartridges via an over-the-air v1.2.3 update scheduled for August 2024.
Retro console plans remain in development
Beyond mainstream platforms, FULLSET continues to support retro hardware: Project Neon is slated for additional ports to legacy systems including the Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast, aligning with the studio's heritage-focused release strategy.
What this means for players
For players unwilling or unable to purchase Neo Geo hardware at premium prices, these ports provide a more accessible way to experience Project Neon on contemporary systems such as Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
With a clear rollout schedule and an OTA update planned for physical Neo Geo cartridges, FULLSET is balancing modern accessibility with support for collectors and retro enthusiasts.
