Publisher Playground Productions and developer Mega Cat Studios announced a modern release for Backyard Football ’99.

Backyard Football ’99 is coming to Windows PC (via Steam), iOS, and Android next week, on September 9th.

“Backyard Football ‘99 made me a football fan for life,” said Lindsay Barnett, CEO of Playground Productions in a press release. “From learning plays to managing teams, this game made football accessible, fun, and exciting for all ages. I am so proud to bring it back in time for football season.”

Veteran Running Back for the Detroit Lions Barry Sanders added, “Backyard Sports holds a special place in the hearts of sports fans. Joining Backyard Football in 1999 was a great honor, and I’m excited to celebrate its relaunch for fans old and new.”

Longtime Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino also said, “Bringing this game back to a new generation of fans and reconnecting with the OGs makes me so excited at this moment in time. This moment is ripe for introducing these games because kids today crave connection more than ever, and games like these offer a fantastic platform to experience the fun and excitement of the sport I’ve loved for so long.”

Here’s a rundown on the game:

HUDDLE UP FOR BACKYARD FOOTBALL

Backyard Football 1999 is now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you’re picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, rushing with Pete Wheeler, scoring touchdowns with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter of hosts Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!

• GAME MODES
  • Single Game: With 5 backyard fields and unique weather condition settings, players can pick their team, design their team logos, and play a pick-up game!
  • Season Mode: Players can draft seven players from the 30 iconic Backyard Sports characters and a collection of legendary pros including Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Dan Marino, Randall Cunningham, Drew Bledsoe and Steve Young to compete against 15 other teams in the Backyard Football League. Each team plays a 14-game season. By the end of the regular season, the 4 division champions and 4 wild card teams enter the Backyard Football League Playoffs to compete for the Super Colossal Cereal Bowl!
• EARN CLASSIC POWER UPS
  • Earn power-ups by completing passes on offense and sacking the opposing QB on defense.
• Offensive
  • Hocus Pocus – A pass play which results in a receiver teleporting down field.
  • Sonic Boom – A run play which causes an earthquake to knock over the opposing team.
  • Leap Frog – A run play which causes your running back to leap down field.
  • Super Punt – A very powerful punt!
• Defensive
  • Cough Drop – A play that causes the opponent to fumble when tackled.
  • Chameleon – A trick play that results in your team wearing the other team’s colors for ultimate confusion.
  • Spring Loaded – A play that causes your player to leap over the line of scrimmage to sack the QB.