Magenta Down: Everything We Know

Magenta Down is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure from 2 Ton Studios, coming to Xbox in early 2027. Here’s everything we know so far, from the release date to platforms, price and achievements.

Our Magenta Down game hub has the key facts at a glance. This page goes into more detail, and we’ll keep it updated as more is confirmed.

What is Magenta Down?

Magenta Down is a short, atmospheric sci-fi adventure from 2 Ton Studios, the team behind Unto The End. Your ship has crashed on a harsh, remote exoplanet and your crew is scattered across its surface. With few supplies and hostile terrain all around, you have to find them and get off the planet.

Survival is about reading the environment and living with your choices. You manage injuries and radiation exposure while deciding where to head next. Flashing lights often mark a downed supply pod, while the beacon of a rebooted antenna array might point to the next industrial outpost. Storms raise your radiation levels sharply and cut visibility, so finding shelter becomes urgent as the Geiger counter crackles.

When is the Magenta Down release date?

It’s due in early 2027, according to Xbox Wire’s ID@Xbox x IGN showcase recap (20 October 2026) and 2 Ton Studios’ Xbox Wire deep dive. There’s no exact day yet.

Is Magenta Down on Game Pass?

Not so far. No Game Pass deal has been announced, and the Xbox Store listing doesn’t include it in any Game Pass plan. We’ll update this page if that changes.

Which Xbox platforms is Magenta Down on, and is it Play Anywhere?

It’s listed for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Xbox Store listing includes Xbox Play Anywhere, so one digital purchase covers both your console and the Xbox PC app.

How much will Magenta Down cost?

Xbox pricing hasn’t been announced yet. When we checked on 9 November 2026, the Xbox Store listing had no purchase option or price, which is normal before pre-orders open. We’ll add the price in pounds and dollars once it’s listed.

Does Magenta Down have achievements?

Not yet. Xbox achievements are listed as a feature on the Xbox Store, but the full list and Gamerscore haven’t been published. We’ll add the count once Xbox confirms it.

What are the key features?

• Find your scattered crew on a hostile exoplanet
• Manage injury and radiation, and shelter from storms
• Deliberate, accessible combat against fast, dangerous creatures
• A short, focused adventure

Everything we’ve written about the game is in one place on our Magenta Down hub, and we’ll keep this page updated as more is confirmed.

Last updated 9 November 2026.