Rebellion Developments has announced a full release date for their Speedball revival game.
Speedball is leaving early access and hitting full release for PC (via Steam) on January 27th alongside console ports for Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
Their new take on the original game by the Bitmap Brothers from 1988 was originally released back in October 2024.
Here’s a rundown on the game and its full release:
Speedball is the revival of the iconic Bitmap Brothers franchise, first launched in 1988. Set in the grim future of 2138, Speedball is a no-holds-barred future sport that is used by mega-corporations to distract the downtrodden masses from their miserable lives. It is the only sport that allows two cybernetically augmented teams to go head-to-head at levels of speed and violence beyond human limitations. Matches are fast-paced, explosive and unpredictable and you will need to master high-speed passing, coordination and shooting.
Key features:
- Incredible fast-paced, explosive and unpredictable matches
- Face off in a brutal sport featuring a wide range of teams and arenas
- Take advantage of arena specific obstacles and abilities to gain the upper hand against your opponents
- Slow motion Slam Cam captures the most visceral and brutal tackles
- Arcade-style matches come together with sports management strategy
- Organize a team that fits your playstyle based on their individual traits and talents
- Hone your skills against the AI and then compete online or against a friend locally
Early Access Updates
Since Speedball launched into Early Access in Oct. 2024, Rebellion has continued to add new features and updates that have overhauled the game, including:
- New League Mode, which sees 10 teams compete over a season to be crowned champions
- Tutorial system to help new players get up to speed
- Added new Brutal versions of arenas, alongside their Standard variants
- Improved visuals, including upgraded VFX on high impact collisions
- Improved shooting system to allow for better shot placement
- Enhanced gameplay mechanics, including speed, goalkeeping and AI
- Eight new arenas added to the roster
- Dynamic arena traps and obstacles, including flamethrowers, ice shotguns, grind rails and more have been added
- New armor sets and color styles
