Roomballs Launching in Q3 2026 on Steam

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Indie game development studio Ultraton Studios announces that Roomballs, its fast-paced multiplayer sports game blending soccer, air hockey, and party chaos, is scheduled to launch on Steam in Q3 2026. A playable demo is currently available.

Roomballs combines intense arcade competition, physics-based gameplay, customizable characters, and online social play in a world filled with quirky robotic athletes inspired by pop culture and internet icons.

The game now features a significantly expanded experience, including AI bots, solo gameplay, hybrid online matches, progression systems, tournaments, rankings, and a large amount of unlockable content.

One of the biggest additions is the introduction of AI-controlled bots, allowing players to enjoy Roomballs entirely solo, practice offline, or create hybrid matches mixing human players and bots. Matches now support up to 8 total participants with any combination of online players, couch players, and AI bots, while local split-screen supports up to 4 players simultaneously.

Bots can also dynamically replace disconnected players during online sessions, ensuring matches remain active even if someone leaves mid-game.

The game additionally introduces a new Open Lobby System. Instead of waiting in traditional matchmaking rooms, players join persistent arenas where participants can freely enter and leave at any time — even during active matches. Players joining during an ongoing match automatically enter spectator mode until the current game finishes, after which they seamlessly join the arena.

Hosts can manage teams, add or remove bots, and customize the experience on the fly, creating dynamic social “worlds” where gameplay never stops.

Another major addition is the new Cup Challenges Mode, designed for solo progression and competitive ranking. The game includes 36 unique cups, each themed around a different character such as the “8 Ball Cup” or “Chicken Cup.” Every cup contains four matches that can be played in any order and replayed to improve scores and rewards.

Players earn XP, Roombits currency, and Bronze, Silver, or Gold medals depending on their performance. Rankings track XP, goals, assists, and victories both locally and globally, allowing players to compete even without relying on online matchmaking.

Winning Gold medals progressively unlocks additional content. The first and second Gold medals reward random skins, the third grants a Roombolt upgrade point, and the fourth unlocks the featured cup character permanently for use in all game modes.

The game currently includes more than 50 playable characters, over 300 unlockable skins, five playable arenas, progression systems, global rankings, and extensive customization options.

A new Academy Mode also introduces players to the mechanics through short interactive lessons guided by a character called El Capitán, helping newcomers quickly understand the controls and systems.

The current demo includes the full core gameplay experience, with the only limitation being access to the first 3 Cup Challenges out of the 36 planned cups.

The demo also contains hidden cheat codes that temporarily unlock additional characters and skins:

TRUSTMEIAMADEV – Unlocks a large selection of characters and skins

DOOMSDAY – Unlocks parody-inspired characters including Trump, Kim, Maduro, Putin, Musk, and Milei

BRAINROTS – Unlocks meme-inspired Brainrot characters

Features

• Up to 8 players in online matches.
• Competitive matchmaking, friendly lobbies, and local couch mode.
• Country and global rankings across multiple categories.
• Up to 4 players in split-screen couch mode.
• Combine up to 4 local players with online lobbies — up to 4v4.
• Small robots resembling a cross between air hockey pucks and mini soccer players.
• Customizable characters with tons of accessories.
• Collect all your Roomballs, buy new models and accessories to customize them even more.
• Earn Roombolts and other valuable items by winning matches and completing missions.
• Variety of arenas with unique vibes.
• Matchmaking system designed to find your perfect rivals.
• Progression system based on your in-game performance.