In Knockout City, intense battles are a way of life and players will need to master the art of throwing, catching, passing and dodging in a joyful, yet highly competitive experience that will smack them in the face with surprises.

Whether it's 3v3, 4v4 or free-for-all quick matches in Street Play, competitively ranked games in League Play or a hosted experience in a Private Match, the fight to take down rival Crews takes many forms. In Knockout City, players start every match on a level playing field and need to rely on skill to dominate the competition. A solid Crew is also the difference between dishing out punishment and taking it. The game is easy to pick up and play, but practice is key to mastering positioning, timing and teamwork for dodgeBRAWL dominance.

And of course once players master the moves, they’ll want to be seen with their own unique look. Knockout Citys robust customization options – from appearance, gear, attitude, body type and hairstyle to a custom glider, KO effects and taunts – will have players brawling in style. It’s not just about the player but also their Crew, and with up to 32 friends across platforms, players can customize their Crew name, logo, banner and even pick a custom Crew vehicle to ride into battle.

At launch, Knockout City will deliver a full multiplayer package with five multiplayer maps, one interactive environment where players and their Crew can practice, six ball types, full character customization, cross-play, cross-progression, Street Play with five starting playlists, League Play, Private Match, and the complete Street Rank Progression with hundreds of cosmetic items. Beyond this huge value at launch, Knockout City will also bring a ton of new content through seasons at no additional charge, where each season can include new maps, modes, balls, limited time events and more.

The team at Velan Studios is also excited to reveal that a cross-play beta for Knockout City (sign up here) will take place April 2-4, giving many more players a chance to brawl it out on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC via Origin and Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

In this next beta, players will get to dive into everything they loved from the first beta and then some, including new gameplay features like the Back Alley Brawl map, the Sniper Ball, epic customizations and the 1v1 Face-Off playlist. In total, the cross-play beta will include four maps, five different balls, two modes (3v3 and 1v1) and unlock more customization items.

Knockout City is a game where you’ll team up with friends to take down rival Crews in epic dodgeball battles.

As a dodgebrawlin’ denizen of Knockout City, you’ll make a name for yourself through your skill and style. You’ve learned to flex your abilities, you’ve shown up looking your best, so now it’s time to chuck dodgeballs at your rivals’ faces. This is a multiplayer experience unlike anything you’ve ever played before, so I’m here to take you through what sets Knockout City apart.

The basics of a brawl come down to throwing and catching, but you’ll need to master positioning, timing, and teamwork if you want to take home a win. Catching a ball with perfect timing powers it up, making it faster when you throw it back at your opponents. Trick shots let you lob a ball over objects or curve them around corners. The dreaded Fake Throw can screw with your rival’s catch timing, giving you a window to knock them out for real.

Dodge out of the way of incoming balls, or tackle opponents to disorient them and make them drop any balls they might be carrying. Don’t let anyone tell you assists don’t matter, either, because a quick pass to your teammates will power up the ball and let you hit an enemy from a better angle. All of these skills combine to give you a recipe for success on streets and rooftops across the city.

Don’t worry about being caught empty-handed—everyone in Knockout City can drop to the ground, Ball Up, and become a weapon for their teammates to use against the other team. Use this ability to move quickly into the fray or get a quick knockout when your rival least expects it. Charge up a teammate in your hands to perform an Ultimate Throw: launch them high into the air so they crash back onto the battlefield in a huge, instant-KO explosion. There’s nothing more satisfying than wiping an entire team off the map in one move.

The only thing better than dominating in Knockout City is looking good while you’re dominating in Knockout City. You’ll have near-endless ways to modify your style, thanks to an included progression system that gives you hundreds of cosmetics and customization options to choose from. Pick your brawler’s appearance, with a range of looks from badass to hilarious. Beyond what you’re wearing, we want you to add attitude and personality to everything from your KO Effect to your Victory and Defeat Poses to your Glider. (Oh, did I mention you can pop out a hang-glider at any time? Because you can.)

Your team will have your back in a specific match, but your Crew has your back forever…  or at least as long as you want to rise to glory together. Up to 32 friends can Crew up, offering a whole new way to customize your looks. You’ll all sport your holographic Crew logo on the back of your jackets and arrive to your fights in your Crew’s stylish hovercar. Each Season, you’ll also have weekly challenges to complete as a Crew, unlocking more options to define your Crew’s unique identity.

Take a stroll through Knockout City, and you’ll find plenty of places worth defending with your Crew, each with unique mechanics to keep your scuffles interesting. High winds in Rooftop Rumble will boost your glider forward. A giant wrecking ball will fling even the toughest brawlers around in Concussion Yard. Knockout Roundabout is the home to endless traffic, perfect for a drive-by KO or rolling underneath for a fast getaway. Back Alley Brawl, our most recently announced map, has a series of tubes that’ll suck you up and spit you out across the map for a speedy escape or a new angle of attack on your opponents. Between these and more locations to be announced in the future, there are plenty of places you’ll be marking your territory.

Beyond the standard dodgeball, you’ll have plenty of Special Balls at your disposal to keep matches feeling fresh and dynamic. The Bomb Ball starts ticking when you pick it up, and after a short time, it (unsurprisingly) explodes. Trap your opponents within the Cage Ball for an opportunity to turn them on their teammates or toss them off the side of the map. If you want some serious air, grab the Moon Ball! You’ll jump higher, like you’re on the surface of the moon, and hitting an enemy with it will practically knock them into outer space! Just announced today, our Sniper Ball will lock on to an enemy far across the map and snap to the target at crazy-fast speeds when thrown. Stay tuned, because we have more to announce here, too.

The standard game mode is Team KO, a multi-round 3v3 match, but we’ll be introducing over 20 new playlists by the end of the year. Another you’ll be able to try is Face Off, where you and one opponent are pitted against each other in a slowly shrinking battlefield, armed with nothing but your wits and a bunch of dodgeballs. There are plenty more playlist reveals coming soon, including some surprises that can only exist with the unique mechanics of Knockout City.

If you’re looking to check out Knockout City prior to launch, EA & Velan Studios are hosting an upcoming cross-play beta, so sign up to get an early taste of what dodgebrawl glory feels like.

When the game launches, players will also have access to a free trial for a limited time across PC via Origin and Steam, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, during which time the full game will be playable.

Players who choose to purchase the full game during the free trial will be able to transfer all their progress, plus receive additional cosmetic rewards, as they continue to brawl in Knockout City. For those who purchase after the free trial, they’ll still be able to transfer all their progress over.

Knockout City will also support cross-play and cross-progression across all systems.

Knockout City is coming to PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Origin and Steam), as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility with graphical and performance enhancements on May 21, 2021 for $19.99.