Free-to-play hero sports ball game Superball now available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC
From My Time series developer Pathea Games.
Free-to-play hero sports ball game Superball, formerly known as Super Buckyball Tournament, is now available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, as well as WeGame in China, publisher Logoi Games and developer Pathea Games announced.
“After years of iteration, sleepless nights and many Chongqing hot summers, our team at Pathea is thrilled to finally bring Superball to players,” said Pathea Games lead producer Guo Yuheng in a press release. “We’re incredibly grateful to our community for their patience and for sticking with us on this journey. What started as a [player-versus-player] mech combat game evolved into something much bigger and polished, when a football-inspired side mode captured the team’s imagination. We can’t wait to see everyone jump into the arenas, unleash their favorite heroes, and help shape the future of Superball together with us.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Pathea Games:
About
Superball (formerly known as Super Buckyball Tournament) transforms the pitch into a futuristic arcade-style street football arena where teams of uniquely-powered heroes clash in fast-paced 3v3 matches. With intuitive controls and a high skill ceiling, players unleash explosive abilities, pull off clutch outplays, and dominate stunning cyberpunk-themed stadiums in intense online competition. Every five-minute match bursts with nonstop action, teamwork, and timing. Players can freeze opponents in their tracks, throw up a heavy shield to block a sure goal, or teleport past defenders with lightning-fast speed for a clear shot. Mastering team synergy, predicting enemy cooldowns, and executing coordinated pushes turn ordinary plays into highlight-reel moments. With evolving team play and a colorful cast of heroes, Superball makes every match feel fresh, exciting, and new.
Key Features
- Meet Your Champions – Featuring 17 unique heroes, in three unique positional roles, requiring players to build their squad with the same synergy and distinct playstyle as a competitive hero shooter.
- Goalkeepers – Bulky and resilient, they protect the goal with massive shields and abilities, delivering game-saving blocks or long-distance shots.
- Midfielders – Agile and versatile, they control the tempo of the match, intercepting plays and creating opportunities for their team.
- Forwards – Offensive powerhouses who strike with speed and precision, capable of spectacular finishes that can turn a game in the final seconds.
- Fresh Five-Minute Matches with Cross-Play – Each five-minute match is packed with dynamic gameplay, diverse hero abilities, and combo-driven strategies. Team up with friends and enjoy seamless cross-play on all launch platforms.
- Advanced Teamplay – With assisted passing mechanics, Superball enhances teamwork with quick, fluid passing and smooth collaborative plays. Success in Superball requires more than just raw power; it’s all about mastering your hero’s abilities and working with your teammates to outplay the opposition.
- Game Modes – Beyond standard three-versus-three football, Superball offers a variety of exciting modes: Slam Dunk, Dodgeball, Icebreaker and Divine Path. Casual modes that let players experiment with strategies, discover new ways to use their heroes, and keep the action fresh.
Launch Events
Superball launches packed with rewards. Sixteen heroes are free to play for 72 hours from sign-up, and on Day 2 players receive a voucher to unlock any hero through a reward track. The Season 1 Pass: Wild Journey features both a free track with unlockable items and a premium track with additional cosmetics, bonuses, and exclusive rewards. Across all platforms—Steam, Xbox, Windows Store, and WeGame—players also receive a Welcome Letter containing 20 Lucky Cards, which can be redeemed via the delivery service for skins and other in-game items.
Background Story
Formerly known as Super Buckyball Tournament, the story of Superball sets in a non-distant future where cybernetics, genetic manipulation, and body manipulation technology allowed humans to be more powerful as well as more distinct. As a sport exclusively designed for enhanced humans, Superball allowed heroes from different societies and backgrounds to compete on the field. The tournament arena has been introduced since then, as a cross-border, international league with teams from around the world.
The game was initially announced back in April 2019 by Chinese independent studio Pathea Games, known for their My Time franchise, including My Time at Portia, My Time at Sandrock and upcoming smash hit Evershine. In November 2020, Pathea Games launched Super Buckyball Tournament Preseason, a trial version for Super Buckyball Tournament. It was well received with over 120,000 downloads and 86% positive reviews over the course of two weeks.
Watch the launch trailer below.