Team17 Digital have announced Worms Rumble, featuring “intense, real-time, arena-based 32 player cross-platform combat.”

Previously teased as Worms 2020, the is a new spin on the Worms series. Rather than turn-based matches where players line up their shots and move their worms around the map; up to 32 players fight in real-time.

The cross-platform arena-based matches include Deathmatch and Last Worm Standing. Along with returning weapons, new weapons will also be coming to the game.

Players can partake in challenges and seasonal events via The Lab. They may also customize their worm via cosmetics unlocked through XP and in-game currency.

You can find the announcement trailer below.

The game’s PC beta begins July 15th. You can sign up to it here.

You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below.

Worms Rumble is Worms like you’ve never played it before, with intense, real-time, arena-based 32 player cross-platform combat. Get ready to rumble in Deathmatch or Last Worm Standing modes where you’re only ever a Holy Hand Grenade away from death!

Use a variety of fan-favourite weapons like the Bazooka and Shotgun plus all-new additions to the armoury to bring the pain to your invertebrate opponents as you climb the ranks. Customise your worm, take part in challenges and seasonal events and experiment with new ways to play in The Lab. This is Worms, reinvented.

Key Features:

The First Real Time Worms!
You won’t find any turn-based combat in Worms Rumble. Every round is in REAL TIME! If your enemy is raining fire upon you, give them heck right back!

32 Player Cross Platform Multiplayer

Get ready to rumble online, across console and PC. With Deathmatch and Last Worm Standing solo and squad battle royale modes available at launch!

Classic Weapons with New Ways to Play

Arm yourself with new and returning fan-favourite weapons! With classics like the Bazooka, Shotgun and Holy Hand-grenade to use at your disposal!

Events, Challenges and ‘The Lab’

Take part in seasonal events, daily challenges and community collaborations for additional XP and rewards, and experiment with new gameplay mechanics and weapons in The Lab.

Player Customisations

Earn XP and in-game currency to unlock and purchase weapon skins, outfits, accessories and emotes! Mix and match to create your own personal style on the battlefield.

Worms Rumble launches late 2020 on Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.