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?

Rebellion announced that Speedball will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 and leave Steam Early Access on Jan. 27 following its initial launch in Oct. 2024.

Since Speedball launched into Early Access in October 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 armour sets and colour styles

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
• 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

Speedball is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on January 27, 2026.