{"id":70212,"date":"2025-12-23T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/esophaguys-how-the-new-update-takes-players-to-the-necks-level\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T17:00:00","slug":"esophaguys-how-the-new-update-takes-players-to-the-necks-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/esophaguys-how-the-new-update-takes-players-to-the-necks-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Esophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-216031\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/idatxbox\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>ID@Xbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/12\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1766509200\">December 23, 2025<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Esophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Peyton Blake, Game Designer, Esophaguys Team<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Neckening Update is Here, and it\u2019s Packed<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m thrilled to share that<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/esophaguys\/9P6901PZXC0T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Esophaguys v1.2: The Neckening Update <\/a><\/em>is now live on Xbox. After a few months of listening to your feedback, squashing bugs, and polishing every pixel, we\u2019ve put together an update that takes everything you love about <em>Esophaguys<\/em> and cranks it up to eleven. Whether you\u2019re a speedrunning madman, a cooperative chaos enthusiast, or someone just discovering the joy of esophagus elongation, there\u2019s something here for you.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/4-Player-Co-op-4ef5678452a0bf715373.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-216032\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\",\"alt\":\"Esophaguys screenshot\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/4-Player-Co-op-4ef5678452a0bf715373-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Esophaguys screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-216032\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nothing but Neck with Online Leaderboards<\/h2>\n<p>The solo hardcore Masochist mode just got amped up. We\u2019re launching a new online leaderboard system that lets you race for the fastest speedruns and compete globally with other players. Whether you\u2019re chasing world records or just trying to beat your friends, the leaderboard gives you a clear target and the bragging rights that come with it. Every run counts, and your skills will be on display for all to see.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jump into Four-Player Co-op Chaos<\/h2>\n<p>The four-player co-op section, Block 3, is now unlocked and ready for mayhem. You can now experience four-player cooperative chaos from the start, perfect for those party sessions. These levels have been specifically designed to generate abundant laughter when you\u2019ve got a full squad. Expect synchronized awkwardness, shared victories, and plenty of opportunities to both help and hinder each other.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Hub-Harp-Orb-Deposit-521c67f420dba0d480b1.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-216035\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\",\"alt\":\"Esophaguys screenshot\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Hub-Harp-Orb-Deposit-521c67f420dba0d480b1-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Esophaguys screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-216035\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fresh Emotes and Essential Help<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve added a collection of new and updated emotes so you can express yourselves in all the jiggly ways. Beyond that, we\u2019ve introduced a dedicated help menu that walks new players through the basics. No more confusion about game mechanics; if you\u2019ve got a question, the help menu has the answer.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also added a variable neck length feature, that corresponds to fine-tuned control to precise neck size. All necks are created equal.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Emotes-c4edc9af63c2fe5f1dae.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-216033\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\",\"alt\":\"Esophaguys screenshot\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Emotes-c4edc9af63c2fe5f1dae-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Esophaguys screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-216033\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visuals Juiced<\/h2>\n<p>The visual improvements in this update are substantial. We\u2019ve overhauled the entire camera system to eliminate jitter and deliver buttery-smooth gameplay. The geckos now animate dynamically with hungry grace, making every encounter feel more alive. Minigame scoring now comes with satisfying confetti effects, hub orb deposits have juicy new VFX, gnome deposit animations have been completely reworked, and I\u2019ve added a helpful friend to identify secret areas you might otherwise miss.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grunts and Twangs Forever<\/h2>\n<p>The unique audio in <em>Esophaguys<\/em> now feels more cohesive and polished. The game is now approaching 4500 personally-recorded, mouth-originated sound effects. Just when I thought I couldn\u2019t make any more strange noises, I whipped out new quips for various mechanics \u2013 gnomes, whales, chickens, Travneck, and hub harp orbs. As the first game to feature traditional jews-harp music, new mixes have been added to the competitive minigame levels, showing off the banjo and jews-harp combo that is as twangy as it gets. I\u2019ve additionally leveled volumes and smoothed spikes for seamless transitions across the game.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Masochist-Leaderboards-f1ede402b3c52433c96e.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-216036\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\",\"alt\":\"Esophaguys screenshot\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Masochist-Leaderboards-f1ede402b3c52433c96e-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Esophaguys screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-216036\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Esophaguys screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixes and Refinements Across the Board<\/h2>\n<p>This is where the rubber meets the road: we\u2019ve eliminated a swarm of bugs, from gnats to fruit flies to cockroaches to rolly-pollies. Gnomes no longer get stuck or run in the wrong direction after spawning. Pre-biting a fly no longer breaks its logic. Puzzles now open doors correctly without being too easy or frustratingly hard.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve fixed issues where you couldn\u2019t contest minigame weapons and resolved the flickering that occurred when switching between TravNeck and electric neck modes. Level design metrics have been reviewed and adjusted throughout, with special attention to Block 3 based on community feedback. Layering issues with art have been corrected, progress-critical objects now always work and respawn reliably, and bite disconnection issues have been resolved.<\/p>\n<p>Chained player mechanics work as intended, and we\u2019ve added the build number to the menu so you always know which version you\u2019re running. Individual levels are now numbered for clarity in the hub world.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Minigame-Confetti-0fa238401bc748691bf9.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-216037\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Minigame-Confetti-0fa238401bc748691bf9-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216037\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Neckening Update<\/em> represents our commitment to listening to our community. Every fix, every feature, and every visual improvement came from your feedback. We\u2019re grateful for your bug reports and your enthusiasm for <em>Esophaguys<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Esophaguys<\/em> is available now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/esophaguys\/9P6901PZXC0T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Neckening Update<\/em> <\/a>today and experience necks-generation gaming on Xbox!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1766102182378\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9P6901PZXC0T\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9P6901PZXC0T\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.57760.14623846736759602.5cc83995-7c4c-4d1c-bc6e-9acbc57dac71.bfac6e05-9336-4c36-9b47-f5e7498cd189?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Esophaguys\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Esophaguys<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Esophaguys Team<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">10<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 70.5px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$14.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9P6901PZXC0T\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\">\n\t\tYou are the Esophaguys, old folks with elongating necks! Stretch, bite, and swing yourself around in 1-4 player guttural mayhem: co-op, competitive, and solo. Progress across each mode, reuniting your lost kin!<\/p>\n<p>Co-op Mode (2-4 players):<br \/>\nStretch, bite, and swing together, traversing and solving puzzles as you search to reactivate the forgotten monuments of your diasporic people.<\/p>\n<p>Minigame Mode (2-4 players):<br \/>\nIn team-based sports, free-for-all arena, and traversal trials, compete, neck-to-neck, to determine who has the greatest gullet.<\/p>\n<p>Story Mode (1-4 players):<br \/>\nAccompanied by poignant narration, embark on a mythical journey to understand the past and shape the future. Will you uncover the true nature of the neck?<\/p>\n<p>Masochist Mode (1-4 players):<br \/>\nNo land. No checkouts. Nothing but neck.  Subject yourself to grueling challenges in a hellish atmosphere ripe for speedrunning.<\/p>\n<p>Hub World Progression:<br \/>\nReconstruct the ancient monument of your people as you progress through each mode, reuniting and unlocking the garb of your lost lengthy kin.<\/p>\n<p>Twanging Tones and Elderly Grunts:<br \/>\nLose yourself in a soundscape all its own. The first video game dedicated to one of mankind&#8217;s oldest instruments, the jews-harp. Experience the ancient sound from a variety of world traditions combined with bold experimentations. Reconstructing centuries old tradition from archival material, classic twangs from America, Austria, the British Isles, India, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, and Yakutia will delight your ears with every jugular jiggle. Accompanied with over 4000+ personally-recorded, mouth-originated SFX, prepare your cochleas to be tickled to the extreme.\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--216031__title\" id=\"related-stories--216031\" class=\"curated-content-panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border--top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-30\">\n<h2 id=\"related-stories--216031__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRelated Stories <span class=\"sr-only\"> for \u201cEsophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-70\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-column 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href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/12\/19\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-gifts-co-op-festive-frights-on-xbox-series-xs-today\/\">Outbreak: Shades of Horror Gifts Co-op Festive Frights on Xbox Series X|S Today<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/article>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/12\/23\/esophaguys-new-update\/\">Esophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\">Xbox Wire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/12\/23\/esophaguys-new-update\/\">Go to Source (xbox.com)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Category: ID@Xbox December 23, 2025 Esophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level Peyton Blake, Game Designer, Esophaguys Team The Neckening Update is Here, and it\u2019s Packed I\u2019m thrilled to share that Esophaguys v1.2: The Neckening Update is now live on Xbox. After a few months of listening to your feedback, squashing bugs,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":70213,"comment_status":"registered_only","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,9,10],"tags":[17793,11521,6587,4230,43,15319,17794,115,1439,520,18],"class_list":["post-70212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-featured","category-reviews","category-xbox","tag-2025-esophaguys","tag-blake","tag-category","tag-designer","tag-game","tag-idxboxdecember","tag-neckslevel-peyton","tag-players","tag-takes","tag-update","tag-xbox"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Esophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level | Xtreme Servers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"View Esophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level for free, here on XtremeServers. 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