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Protoball is a futuristic First Person Sports Shooter, a blend of basketball and soccer crossed with high tech futuristic style. Players athletically jump, slide, run, grind and dash around the arena trying to pass the Protoball through the opponents goal. This is the game you've been waiting for.

Mixed (111) - 69% of the 111 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Sep 8, 2021

Developer:

Studio Z 3D

Publisher:

Studio Z 3D

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Title: Protoball
Genre: Action, Sports, Free To Play, Early Access

Developer: Studio Z 3D

Publisher: Studio Z 3D

Release Date: Sep 8, 2021
Early Access Release Date: Sep 8, 2021

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We're a small but passionate development team, our community is the most important part of Protoball. We've been alpha & beta testing the game for two years now and we're ready to expand into a larger audience and stress test our systems. To do this we need more players!

The game is nearly complete, but we still have some polishing and tweaking to do and we need your help! More players will help us test our infrastructure and game design. Early Access is kind of like a "Soft Opening" for us.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Hopefully 6-12 months from July 2025”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will be completely cross platform on Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Users will be able to keep their full inventories from PC on any platform once released.

It will feature more game modes, better graphics (no more placeholders), extra cosmetic assets (outfits, VFX and more), more animations (physics driven for more realism and epic ragdolls!), competitive optimization, competitive and casual queues as well as a Party Queue!

We intend to have the following for full release;

Complete Competitive Balance & Optimization
Polished Graphics & Animations
A large (and ever growing) inventory of custom outfits & VFX
Team Integration - You might compare this to a guild or clan in other games. Teams will be able to customize their team uniforms (Home, Away and a 3rd Variant) and roster. (Update - Already Added!)
Leaderboards, Leagues/Divisions, Tournaments(Update - Already Added!)
Dodgeball Mode - Everyone loves dodgeball! (Update - Already Added!)
Laser Tag Mode - A true test of FPS skill with hit-scan laser beams and athletic movement. (We may change this to "slow foam balls" instead of lasers...)
More and more - Our community has already contributed so much, and we expect that, as it grows, we'll gain even more great ideas and insight

(Update - We've recently added Bowling and American Gladiator modes based off of community suggestions! We have another top-secret mode in development right now!)”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“This current version is the total remake of Protoball, it represents a very early build that is very fun to play. ”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We've been leaning on our community for a long time now. We value their input and can be reached via discord and patreon. Ask any community member if the devs listen, and we're sure they'll tell you yes. ”

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About This Game

After a long period of down time we have started development on Protoball again. We've started from scratch in Unreal Engine 5.6 and have rewritten the game entirely. We're currently testing and in development. Please be patient as we continue to improve and grow Protoball.

Community Game Nights will return soon™ (Probably Tuesdays, check with the discord!)

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WE ARE BACK IN EARLY ACCESS! After a small(long) time sleeping, the game is back!

Major Thanks to our awesome community that helped us play test to get the game ready for Early Access- you guys are the best! Seriously, not even joking, without the community this would just be a good idea. You're really the best.

The year is 2113 - Protoball is a futuristic sports shooter. Protoball blends FPS/TPP shooting mechanics with sports game play. Players athletically jump, slide, run, grind, and dash their way around the arena trying to pass the Protoball through their opponents goal. Players can shoot curve balls, passes, bounce shots, fake-outs and more.

Shoot your opponent with an energy shield projectile, or use it to deflect the ball and make a big play. Curve the ball, pass the ball, bounce the ball and more... Your skill and creativity is the only real limit.

We are currently still in early development, and our vision for Protoball is grand. We're a small but dedicated indie duo developing this game for the love of the game. Join us and together we will make Protoball the best that it can be. If you join the discord and ask any of the Playtesters and you'll find that we've incorporated and implemented many of the community's suggestions and ideas. You can help too if you join the discord!

System Requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 64 Bit
Processor: i5 or greater
Memory: 4 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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