Speedball is a brand new entry into the legendary Bitmap Brothers series, first released in 1988.

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 organise 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?

Speedball has launched into Early Access (£14.99/$17.99/€17.49) with a 12-month roadmap that will see a host of new content and features added before the ‘full version’ of the game is released.

“The launch version of Speedball in Early Access includes the standard single player and multiplayer matches, both offline and online. Single player lets you hone your skills against AI opponents. Online multiplayer will let you play games of Speedball against other players from around the world, while offline play lets you take on a friend from the comfort of your own sofa.”

“The full version of Speedball will have far more content, game modes, and features than the Early Access version. Planned features include team management and draft system, player and manager progression, skill-based matchmaking and leaderboards, new cosmetics, skins and arenas and more. These will be added throughout the Early Access period in line with player feedback.”

Rebellion is also seeking fans’ ideas and feedback on how to grow the game and is encouraging players to join Speedball’s dedicated Discord forum to engage with the developers and contribute to the development cycle.

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

Currently available through Steam Early Access, Speedball is coming to PC (Steam) in 2025.