GC 2025 Press release

JOYCITY Announces FreeStyle Football 2: A Next-Generation 5v5 Team Sports Experience Launching Globally Q2 2026

Unreal Engine 5-powered Console Title to Bring High-Intensity Cooperative Football Gameplay, Distinctive Characters, and Deep Customization to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation® 5

(Seoul, South Korea) – August 20, 2025  JOYCITY, in partnership with game developer WOORE, today announced FreeStyle Football 2 (FSF2), a premium 5v5 team football (soccer in North America) game designed for next-generation consoles. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and launching on Xbox Series X|S, day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation 5 in Q2 2026, FSF2 blends the speed and strategy of real football with the personality-driven gameplay that JOYCITY fans have come to expect.

Click on key art below or click here to view Freestyle Football 2’s game announcement trailer:

In FreeStyle Football 2, each of the 12 characters available at launch will feature unique skills that dramatically shape playstyles, whether it’s delivering lightning-fast passes, boosting teammates’ morale, or unleashing a power shot at the perfect moment. Every match is about teamwork, precise coordination, and tactical depth, with players controlling one character each in intense 5v5 online battles.

Key Features

  • 1 Player, 1 Character Control System: Delivers a more realistic and dynamic football experience that truly makes players feel like they’re on the field.

  • Unique Characters & Skills: 12 distinctive players at launch, each with unique abilities and playstyles.

  • Story Mode: 10-20 hours of single-player gameplay, exploring each character’s backstory.

  • Collection & Customization: Extensive options to personalize characters and express individual style.

  • Club System: Form football clubs to compete in ranked divisions, manage strategies, and engage in merchandising and fantasy leagues via a companion app.

  • eSports Ready: Built for competitive play, with dedicated servers and systems designed for tournaments.

  • Global Flair: Play on creative, realistic fields inspired by iconic locations worldwide.

The game will be available in multiple editions, including Basic, Premium, Deluxe, and Limited Club Edition, with monetization through a familiar console framework of Season Passes, DLC, and ongoing content updates.

FreeStyle Football 2 isn’t just about scoring goals, it’s about the thrill of building plays, working as a unit, and celebrating every hard-earned victory with your team,” said Myungsu Kim, CEO at WOORE. “With our deep customization, club system, and eSports-ready design, our goal (pun intended) is to provide the complete football gaming experience to the players around the world!"

FreeStyle Football 2 will launch in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese, bringing its unique brand of team-based sports action to players worldwide.

About JOYCITY

JOYCITY is a premier developer and publisher of online games, renowned for delivering outstanding gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company has built a strong reputation in sports gaming with the global success of 3on3 FreeStyle, while also achieving acclaim with popular titles such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare and Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War. For more information, visit https://corp.joycity.com/en/game.

About WOORE

WOORE is a game development studio founded by CEO Myungsu Kim and CTO Insoo Song, the original creators of FreeStyle Basketball and FreeStyle Football. Established in 2021, WOORE is led by a team of experts with vast console and online gaming experience, with the studio’s debut effort inspired by a deep passion for football.