On March 2nd, Run Games officially released Football Heroes League—a high‑octane, hero‑driven twist on soccer—in free‑to‑play Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Originally unveiled in a surprise “shadow‑drop” during the Future Games Show at gamescom LATAM, Football Heroes League blends arcade action with deep physics and strategic soccer mechanics. You can watch the shadowdrop trailer below.
A New Era of Soccer, Powered by Science & Super Abilities
Set in the year 20XX—when soccer’s cultural impact has transformed society—Football Heroes League equips athletes with elemental powers, robotic defenses, and even DNA modifications. Players choose from an initial roster of five heroes across Attacker, Defender, and Midfielder roles. You can play an Attacker like Kenzo and pull off gravity‑defying Spinning Bicycle Kicks to score electrifying goals. Maybe you’d like a protective role with a Defender like Bun-E that can deploy Defender Bots that intercept incoming shots. Or play like an in-between with a Midfielder like Beckers that can launch Homing Shots that curve around foes.
Every hero has unique ball‑handling, scoring, and field‑control skills, encouraging teams to coordinate ultimates and win aerial 50‑50s. Outsmart opponents in 2v2, 3v3, or 5v5 casual and ranked matches.
Easy to Learn, Hard to Master
Although the controls are designed for quick pick‑up‑and‑play—trap, pass, and shoot with simple inputs. Underneath the simple cotroles lies a rewarding tactical layer. Realistic physics govern ball trajectories and bounces, meaning smart positioning and timing can turn the tide even against more heavily‑powered abilities.
“We want Football Heroes League to give you an appreciation for the depth of soccer, but with all the wild action you expect from video games.”
Run Games Creative Director Michael Marzola
What’s in Early Access
- Five launch heroes, with additional characters and modes planned throughout Early Access.
- Free‑to‑play core experience; optional one‑time All Character Bundle for instant roster unlock.
- Cosmetic store: skins, recolors, and emotes to personalize your play.
- Casual & ranked matchmaking for 2v2, 3v3, and 5v5.
Version 1.0 on consoles and mobile platforms will be announced later this year.
Global Launch & Localization
You can download Football Heroes League Early Access on PC via Steam or in the Epic Games Store. Football Heroes League supports text in 10 languages: English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal), French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and Korean.
For more information, follow the official Run Games X/Twitter or check out the official Discord.
About Run Games
Founded in Seattle in 2011 by industry veterans from Treyarch, EA, and Pandemic Studios—whose credits include Tony Hawk series, Star Wars Battlefront II, and The Saboteur—Run Games specializes in arcade sports experiences. The studio partners with publishers like E-Line and Playstack, while also crafting its own independent titles focused on fun, community, and healthy development culture.
