From Press Release:
OXFORD (Oct. 29, 2024) – Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful independent video game developers and publishers, has announced the revival of an iconic British gaming franchise as Speedball launches today into Early Access on Steam.
Speedball is a brand new entry into the legendary Bitmap Brothers series, first released in 1988. Set in the grim future of 2138, Speedball is a no-holds-barred futuresport used by mega-corporations to distract the downtrodden masses from their miserable lives. Once an underground sport reviled for its brutality, Speedball has risen to unprecedented heights of popularity and profitability. 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, where any moment could be a player’s last.
In Speedball, players will compete in a high stakes sport featuring visceral takedowns, with the most brutal relived via the in-game slow motion camera. Matches are fast-paced, explosive and unpredictable. Alongside mastering high-speed passing, coordination and shooting during matches, players will also need to select, position and organize their team based on their stars’ strengths, weaknesses and cybernetic augmentations. Will your team be known for all-out aggression, or will you develop a defensive powerhouse?
Key features:
- Incredible fast-paced matches that are explosive and unpredictable
- 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
- 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
Speedball has launched into Early Access with a 12-month roadmap that will see a host of new content and features added before the 1.0 version of the game is released. Features that are planned during the Early Access period include team management and draft systems, player and manager progression, Career Mode, skill-based matchmaking and leaderboards, new cosmetics, skins, arenas and more. Rebellion is also seeking fans’ ideas and feedback on how to grow the game and is encouraging players to join Speedball’s dedicated Discord to engage with the developers and contribute to the development cycle.
For the latest news and updates, please visit the game’s Steam page and be sure to follow Speedball on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. We are excited to continue delivering thrilling experiences to our dedicated community and look forward to your ongoing support.
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