Konami is launching a new multiplayer soccer game called KICK BUDS. Players in Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Turkey, and the United States can try it out in a playtest running now through March 25th. The playtest is available on PC through Steam, and on iOS (via Testflight) and Android (via Google Play).
Here is an overview of the game, via its store pages:
About
Kick Buds is a fun, multiplayer game where players battle it out using soccer skills to become the ultimate champion!
Okay, so this isn’t your typical soccer game at all. Forget everything you know! It’s a total free-for-all where you’re just trying to survive and be the last player standing. The rules are completely crazy, and it’s all about outlasting everyone else.
The controls are simple: move, jump, and shoot.
Roll with the kicks to come out on top!
Key Features
- Game Modes and Playstyles for Everyone
- Party Royale
- Battle royale-style soccer with a variety of stages and rules.
- Win three rounds to become the champion!
- Remember to shake hands after the game!
- Soccer Royale
- An intense team battle where groups of three players face off against each other using tactics and teamwork.
- Use your techniques to blast through the opponent’s goal in a chaotic free-for-all with three teams going at it!
- Feeling confident? Test your skills in ranked matches! Or just team up with friends for some casual fun.
- Party Royale
- All-Out Soccer Action! Do What It Takes to Score!
- Kick, header, or chip shot… which will you use to score?
- With the right timing, anything can happen—even a miracle goal!
- Find your own playstyle and wow the crowd with the ultimate goal.
- Customize Your Character
- Change your avatar’s appearance however you like.
- Show off your unique personality and become the life of the party!
Watch the playtest trailer below.
Playtest Begins
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2026-03-18 16:02