FIFA has announced FIFA Heroes, a new 5-on-5 arcade football game they’re producing in partnership with Solace and NYC studio ENVER.
FIFA Heroes is in development for Windows PC, Xbox, PlayStation Switch, and smartphones with a release set for sometime in 2026.
The new game is the first official game adaptation with the FIFA license since longtime partner Electronic Arts dropped the deal a few years ago. Since then EA has produced football titles under the new name EA Sports FC.
“At FIFA, uniting people through the love of football has always been our priority,” said Christian Volk, Director of Gaming and Esports at FIFA in a press release. “With FIFA Heroes, fans can create a multiverse team: mixing their treasured fictional heroes, favourite players, and our own mascots. We’re offering the love of football to a new generation, while rekindling the nostalgia and fun for families and older players who’ve grown up with FIFA. FIFA Heroes fits seamlessly into our digital football portfolio under the FIFAe umbrella, adding another strong pillar to our fast-growing gaming ecosystem.”
Director of Solace Kyle Joyce added, “From day one, Solace has worked closely with ENVER, the development studio, to create pioneering game development experiences that bring players together. With FIFA Heroes, we set out to capture what actually makes football so compelling: speed, drama, and rivalry. Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and this game is our way of putting that love of the sport into play.”
Here’s a brief blurb on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
FIFA Heroes brings together FIFA’s official mascots, football’s biggest icons, and your favourite fictional characters from iconic TV shows and films.
Prepare for FIFA Heroes, where global football meets your personal heroes. With dynamic physics and pitch-shattering power moves, master your tactical prowess and take on your pals in this 5-a-side extravaganza. Build your dream squad with beloved football personalities, recognisable fictional characters and FIFA’s official mascots through the years, tackle PvE before going head to head with your mates. Take on arcade fast matches and challenges to progress your club through PvE career milestones!
For the first time ever, players can craft a squad of their favourite mascots from FIFA’s history, including the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ mascots! Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26, the three iconic mascots for each host nation will be available in FIFA Heroes: Maple for Canada, Zayu for Mexico and Clutch for the United States. Each mascot will have their own super abilities and special moves in FIFA Heroes – stay up to date with the game to find out exactly what these iconic characters will be bringing to the pitch.
