From Press Release:
OXFORD (Jan. 27, 2026) – Rebellion, the independent video game studio behind the smash hit Sniper Elite, Atomfall and Zombie Army franchises, has today launched Speedball, the revival of the iconic 1988 Bitmap Brothers franchise. https://store.steampowered.
com/app/1795190/Speedball/ Speedball is now available digitally on both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for $29.99. Also, following its initial Early Access launch in Oct. 2024, the full game is now on PC via Steam. The Speedball launch trailer, showcasing a taste of the visceral, competitive action that fans can expect, is available to watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=W0thjzDuRek Set in the grim future of 2138, Speedball is a no-holds-barred future sport that allows two teams to go head-to-head at levels of speed and violence beyond human limitations. The game is used by mega-corporations to distract the downtrodden multitudes from their miserable lives. Matches are fast-paced, explosive and unpredictable, and you will need to master high-speed passing, coordination and shooting to achieve victory.
Key features:
- League Mode sees 10 teams compete over a season to be crowned champions
- Incredible fast-paced, explosive and unpredictable matches
- Face off in a brutal sport featuring a wide range of teams and arenas, including both Brutal and Standard arena variants
- 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
To also celebrate the launch of Speedball, a range of sport-inspired clothing, homeware and accessories has landed on the Rebellion Shop. So, gear up and get ready to venture into the grim future of 2138.
For the latest news and updates, be sure to follow Speedball on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Rebellion is also encouraging players to join our Discord forum to engage with the developers.
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