Free Trial to Kick-off the Game’s Launch on May
21, 2021 Across Consoles and PC
First Closed Beta on PC via Origin and Steam to
Start February 20
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Velan Studios
unveiled Knockout City, an action-packed team-based multiplayer
game that brings skill, depth and style to the game of dodgeball,
and transforms it into dodgeBRAWL! In Knockout City, intense
battles are a way of life and players will need to master the art
of throwing, catching, passing and dodging in a joyful, yet highly
competitive experience that will smack them in the face with
surprises. Knockout City, the newest game under the EA Originals
label, will be available on May 21, 2021 on PlayStation®4, Xbox
One, Nintendo Switch, PC via Origin™ and Steam, as well as
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility
with graphical and performance enhancements. The game will also
support cross-play and cross-progression across all systems.
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“At Velan we obsess over finding new play experiences,” said
Karthik Bala, Co-founder and CEO of Velan Studios. “Knockout City
starts with the deceptively simple concept of throwing and catching
a ball and layers in an incredible amount of skill, depth and
style, for a refreshingly fun competitive multiplayer experience
that you have to play to believe. It ain’t just dodgeball, it’s
dodgeBRAWL. Since we first found that magic in the game, we haven’t
been able to stop playing and we can’t wait to share that
experience with some of you during this weekend’s first closed
beta.”
Whether it's 3v3, 4v4 or free-for-all quick matches in Street
Play, competitively ranked games in League Play or a hosted
experience in a Private Match, the fight to take down rival Crews
takes many forms. In Knockout City, players start every match on a
level playing field and need to rely on skill to dominate the
competition. A solid Crew is also the difference between dishing
out punishment and taking it. The game is easy to pick up and play,
but practice is key to mastering positioning, timing and teamwork
for dodgeBRAWL dominance. Watch the reveal trailer here.
And of course once players master the moves, they’ll want to be
seen with their own unique look. Knockout City’s robust
customization options – from appearance, gear, attitude, body type
and hairstyle to a custom glider, KO effects and taunts – will have
players brawling in style. It’s not just about the player but also
their Crew, and with up to 32 friends across platforms, players can
customize their Crew name, logo, banner and even pick a custom Crew
vehicle to ride into battle.
“We’re honored to be working with Velan Studios on their
first-ever EA Originals release,” said Steve Pointon, SVP 3rd Party
Content & Development at Electronic Arts. “Composed of some of
the greatest minds in the industry, the team’s work on Knockout
City truly showcases their vast expertise and talent. We’re very
excited for everyone to play it and feel what makes this game a
high-energy and innovative experience.”
Players in North America and across Europe will have the
opportunity to play the game on PC during the first beta taking
place this weekend, February 20-21 on Origin and Steam.
When the game launches on May 21, players will also have access
to a free trial for a limited time across PC via Origin and Steam,
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox
Series X|S, during which time the full game will be playable. At
launch, Knockout City will deliver a full multiplayer package with
five multiplayer maps, one interactive environment where players
and their Crew can practice, six ball types, full character
customization, cross-play, cross-progression, Street Play with five
starting playlists, League Play, Private Match, and the complete
Street Rank Progression with hundreds of cosmetic items. Beyond
this huge value at launch, Knockout City will also bring a ton of
new content through seasons at no additional charge, where each
season can include new maps, modes, balls, limited time events and
more.
Players who choose to purchase the full game for $19.99 during
the free trial will be able to transfer all their progress, plus
receive additional cosmetic rewards, as they continue to brawl in
Knockout City. For those who purchase after the free trial, they’ll
still be able to transfer all their progress over.
For more information on Knockout City and to learn how to
register for a chance to be selected for the PC closed beta*,
please visit: http://www.ea.com/games/knockout-city. Follow the
game on Twitter or join the Knockout City Discord.
* Conditions and Restrictions Apply. See
https://www.ea.com/games/knockout-city/closed-beta for details.
PRESS ASSETS ARE AVAILABLE AT
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About Velan
Velan Studios, designers of the mixed reality racing game Mario
Kart Live: Home Circuit, was founded in 2016 by industry veterans
Guha and Karthik Bala to create breakthrough games that are magic.
The Velan team is comprised of world class game makers who have
worked on several of the most innovative game franchises of the
last 20 years. The studio is based in Troy, NY, the center of
Upstate New York’s growing game development cluster. For more
information about Velan, please visit
https://www.velanstudios.com/.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices, and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA
SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL,
Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More
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