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Save the World Cup with your skills!

Hey retro runners,

If you grew up in Brazil or Latin America, you know the infamous urban legends surrounding the 1983 Jules Rimet trophy theft. It's the kind of bizarre history that stays with you. Back in 1993, the brilliant minds at Krisalis Software took that exact premise, added a sci-fi spin, and delivered one of the most uniquely mechanics-driven 16-bit platformers of the era: Soccer Kid.

Instead of attacking enemies or firing lasers, your entire arsenal depends on your soccer skills. You have to handle bounce physics, master high-risk bicycle kicks, and pull off tight headers to navigate brutal retro level designs across England, Italy, Russia, Japan, and the USA. The collection includes the SNES and MS-DOS versions.

We’ve been working hard using our proprietary Emulation Engine to bring this gem to modern platforms with the pristine preservation it deserves. And timing couldn't be more perfect!

Soccer Kid Collection officially launches for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026, right at the peak of the World Cup fever!

> Soccer Kid Collection at the QUByte Store for all platforms

> Add Soccer Kid Collection to your Steam wishlist!

Key features:

  • Two Classic Versions: Play both the SNES and MS-DOS original releases in one package.

  • Unique Combat: Use headers, volleys, and bicycle kicks to defeat wacky enemies.

  • Global Adventure: Explore multiple countries with diverse themes and secret areas.

  • Modern Preservation: Use Save States to never lose your progress again.

  • Retro Visuals: Experience the game with CRT filters and various screen aspect ratios.

  • Historical Gallery: Access a digital collection of original boxes, manuals, and vintage advertisements.

Press & creators: early access

Are you a journalist or content creator who wants to test your soccer skills and maybe even win back the World Cup trophy?

Just request your review copy using the links below:
(For Switch and PlayStation, please let us know your console’s region)
Steam | Xbox | Nintendo Switch | PlayStation 

Thanks for reading!

QUByte is Latin America's largest publisher of independent games for modern consoles. It is also an experienced and consolidated development studio of authorial titles, specialized and recognized for its focus on retro games and its work porting classics from the past to modern consoles through its own QUByte Emulation Engine. The company's main goal is to develop and expand the local games industry through development, porting and publishing partnerships.
 

Contact for more information

QUByte Interactive Marketing Team
pr@qubytegames.com