Panic, along with developers Julian Cordero and Sebastian Valbuena, have announced that the Switch version of the unique soccer game despelote will be available on December 11th in North and Latin America. Players in Japan can get it on December 18th, and everyone else will be able to play starting January 13, 2026. The game will cost $14.99.
despelote first launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on May 1.
Here is an overview of the game, via Panic:
About
Despelote is a soccer game focused on the people and vibrant life of Quito, Ecuador. You experience the city through the eyes of eight-year-old Julián, dribbling, passing, and shooting a soccer ball around the streets and parks. Your actions impact the world around you, and the game captures the excitement as Ecuador attempts to qualify for the World Cup.
Key Features
- A bittersweet and sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth.
- Explore a dense town space at your leisure, full of activities, interactions, and mischief to get up to.
- A physics-based soccer ball that feels good to kick around in a first-person perspective.
- A vibrant world full of characters that have funny, and genuine conversations.
- Photos and audio recorded on location in Ecuador are used to create a strong sense of place.
Watch a new trailer below.
Switch Release Date Trailer
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