Stockholm, Sweden, 4 June, 2026 – GOALS, the highly anticipated, free-to-play, competitive online football title, is being released today at 4 PM CEST on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC. Built from the ground up as the next evolution of football gaming experiences, the game is available cross-platform, ushering in a new era of responsive, fair and entirely skill-based gameplay.
GOALS puts the player at the centre of the action by handing over complete control of every movement on the pitch. The game’s "pure football" philosophy creates a deeply rewarding, skill-focused experience where the better player always comes out on top. Built with competitive integrity in mind, there are no external mechanics or rubber-banding systems dictating outcomes: every pass, tackle and shot relies entirely on individual precision, timing and split-second reaction.
Powered by proprietary game engine SENTEC, GOALS is engineered for long-term community engagement and competitive integrity. The game introduces a unique player generation and development system where every club boasts completely distinct athletes that grow and upgrade as players progress. “Originals” takes this further by introducing real-life individuals into the game - visually authentic to their real selves, but evolving as they progress, meaning no two Originals will ever be the same. Influencer, entrepreneur and football fanatic KSI is the first Original and will be available at launch.
“GOALS is built to reflect the glory days of football games, bringing the purity and skill found in the beautiful game back to the digital screen”, said Andreas Thorstensson, CEO of GOALS . “For years, the football gaming space has been stagnant, leaving players disillusioned by bloated licensing models and sub-par gameplay. As passionate gaming and sports fans ourselves, we wanted to take on the challenge of competing with the biggest names in the football gaming world, and we are ready to bring players what they’ve been craving for too long. We designed GOALS with a gameplay first mindset that puts firmly in control, by creating a responsive, consistent and empowering experience where skill dictates the outcome.”
Torbjörn Söderman, Technical Director: “We’ve been able to create a pure football experience in GOALS through SENTEC, our own Simulation Engine and Netcode Technology. This ensures that movement, collisions and ball interaction happen instantly and without delay for both players. No matter where you are and what you’re playing on, we’ve created a responsive, lag-free experience resulting in fluid football gameplay that allows you to execute every move precisely and confidently”.
On day one, players can access:
- Competitive & Casual Play
- Test your tactical limits across Ranked, Quickplay, Knockout and Friendly matches, or test yourself in high-stakes Tournaments and Solo Tournaments (with bots)
- The Skill Zone & Practice Arena
- Solo Play vs Bots, or master complex on-pitch situations in the designated Practice Arena with Rookie, Contender and Champion Scenarios
- Dynamic Challenges
- Keep your skills sharp and your club funded with a rotating schedule of Challenges: Daily/Weekly scaled across Rookie, Contender and Champion tiers
- Team Management & Player Upgrades
- Strategically oversee your roster's growth, upgrading unique player attributes to perfectly match your personal playstyle
- Store, Swaps and Customisation:
- Define your club’s visual identity by unlocking and trading custom Kits and Celebrations through the Store and Challengers
- Utilise Swaps to trade unused lower-rated players for player packs
For a more detailed breakdown of what to expect in-game, check out playgoals.com, which features a full Game Guide, a section on Game Modes, a Tutorial and more.
You can also download the Companion App available on both IOS and Android to manage your team and open packs on the fly.
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GOALS is a game studio dedicated to creating competitive, inclusive experiences that players actually want. Built on an inherent understanding of games and an experienced team immersed in the community it serves, each decision is guided by developer intuition, user data and player feedback.
Founded by Andreas Thorstensson and based in Stockholm, GOALS is an inclusive, diverse, 70+ strong team operating from 20 countries.
Its first entry, GOALS, is changing the world of football by developing a game from the ground up for competitive play that puts skill, gameplay, and the beauty of the game firmly back in the hands of the player.
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