- JUNE 4TH: GOALS RELEASE - 21 May 2026
Open to everyone. Powered by skill, responsiveness, and the love of the game.No excuses, just football.Let us know how hyped you are to play GOALS!
- GOALS Beta Recap - 31 March 2026
The GOALS Beta has officially come to an end.We just want to thank you for all the time you have spent in-game, and all the feedback, suggestions, and continuous reports that help us shape GOALS towards where we want it to be.As a recap of these three weeks, we'd like to share with you some of the incredible achievements you have managed to tackle!We face this new period leading up to launch with a lot of excitement and a clear roadmap ahead of us. Your dedication over the last three weeks has given us exactly what we needed to polish, refine, and perfect the experience before the official release.While the game is offline for now, our community certainly isn't. Make sure to stay connected with us on Discord and our social channels for behind-the-scenes development updates, sneak peeks at what is changing, and news regarding the official launch date.Thank you once again for your passion…
- GOALS Beta Extended to March 30th! - 23 March 2026
Thank you to everyone who jumped into the game this past weekend. The sheer volume of matches played and the ongoing discussions across our community channels have completely exceeded our expectations. As our way of saying thank you, we are officially extending the GOALS Beta until March 30th!Enter Patch 0.63.12 & 5v5 QuickplayWith this extension comes Patch 0.63.12 You can read the full patch notes on our community Discord once we are live in all platforms!We have a packed list of implementations coming this week, but the highlight you definitely do not want to miss: 5v5 is officially getting quickplay! Get your squads ready for faster matchmaking and more action.What We Are Working OnDuring this extended period, we are committed to delivering builds based directly on the feedback you’ve shared. We are actively reading your opinions, watching your gameplay clips, and tweaking the game'…
- How to Defend - Dev Guide - 17 March 2026
Do you want to get a full guide on how to improve your defensive Skills?One of our developers has crafted the following guide to keep that net untouched!Head to our website to learn more about the How to Defend - Dev Guide.
- Play GOALS Beta now! - 13 March 2026
The wait is over. Today, you can finally step onto the pitch.The GOALS Open Beta is now live until the 22nd of March, and it's your chance to experience a football game built from the ground up for competitive play.Tired of lag, scripted gameplay, and football games that take control away from the player? We put skill back where it belongs, in your hands.The more you play, the more players you can unlock; so what are you waiting for?Step onto the pitch, play the GOALS Open Beta, and TAKE BACK CONTROL.No excuses, just FOOTBALL. Progression, rewards, and in-game items earned during beta are part of testing and will be reset after the beta on March 23rd
- Preparing for the Beta - Patch Notes 0.63.00 - 10 March 2026
0.63 is our BetaThis release touches everything from how it feels to dribble in a tight space to how the game performs on your hardware. Jump in, push the limits, and tell us where it breaks. This is how we build the best football experience out there together.You can learn the full details of GOALS 0.63 Update here.
- GOALS Beta kicks off on March 13th - 5 March 2026
Today, we’re proud to share our brand-new cinematic trailer for GOALS.This isn’t just another football game.From day one, our vision has been clear: build a fundamentally new football experience from the ground up, centered entirely around control, responsiveness, and pure competition.No hidden assists.No scripted outcomes.No excuses.Every input matters. Every action counts. Every win is earned.GOALS is built around total responsiveness and true skill expression. Your decisions determine what happens on the pitch. Not animations. Not background systems. You.And this is just the beginning.We’re also excited to announce that the GOALS Beta kicks off on March 13thGet ready to step on the pitch.Get ready to compete.We’ll see you out there.Take control. No excuses, just FOOTBALL. Watch the trailer and wishlist GOALS now so you’re ready for kick-off.
- GOALS Comeback Weekend is live - 9 January 2026
The holidays are over. The grind is back. And it’s time to step back onto the pitch.From Friday, January 9 to Tuesday, January 13, we’re kicking off Comeback Weekend, a special event made for players ready to return and make an impact.What’s waiting for you? Play anytime during the Comeback Weekend and get a Legendary+ Pack New challenges live, built to push your game further.The perfect moment to sharpen your squad and rebuild your momentumAlso don’t forget: this Saturday, January 10 at 8 PM UTC, the GOALS 5v5 Tournament goes live on our YouTube channel. Top teams. Real competition. No shortcuts. Another chance to show what GOALS is made of at the highest level.Tune in and watch the competitive side of GOALS take the pitch. See you on the pitch!
- 0.61 : Our biggest update yet - 5 December 2025
We’ve dropped a big one. New tournaments to grind. New formations to master. New celebrations to flex after you bury the ball. Gameplay’s been tuned across the board; smarter standing tackles, cleaner ground passes, tighter turns, and deeper through balls that reward timing and vision. Training drills now hit with more variety so you can level up faster. Jump in, push the limits, and tell us where it breaks. This is how we build the best football experience out there together.You can learn the full details of GOALS 0.61 Update here.
- 🚨 Release 0.60.0 is LIVE! 🚨 - 19 November 2025
Dear Playtesters,This update lays down core gameplay upgrades: a full lock-on rework, better finishing, improved keepers, tighter passing, and more responsive movement. New defensive tools, a new skill move, multiple squads and a new practice arena. You can also playtest 5v5 in Quickplay mode now! You can learn the full details of GOALS 0.59 Update at the following link: https://playgoals.com/en/news/patch-notes-0-60-0
- 🚨 Release 0.59.0 is LIVE! 🚨 - 9 October 2025
Hey Playtesters!We've just updated GOALS to version 0.59: It is a major update bringing in significant changes like Player Aging & Progression, Diving Headers, improved GKs, and several more improvements. Make sure to try it out and let us know what you think 🙌 You can learn the full details of GOALS 0.59 Update at the following link: https://playgoals.com/en/news/patch-notes-0-59-0
- Alpha Reset Incoming: October 2, 2025 - 30 September 2025
Hey Playtesters!On October 2, all accounts will be reset for the new Alpha test phase. This gets the game ready for fresh features and keeps the competition fair for everyone. Our next major update is expected to release in about 1 week, more detailed info is coming soon, check out our Discord! 🏆All players, packs, points, challenges and swap progress will be reset. This is a full account reset to prepare for the next update which has some big additions! Get ready to play hard and prove your skills! 👊⚡️
- GOALS Companion App - Available now (Alpha) - 12 September 2025
The GOALS Companion App is now available in Alpha! Take GOALS with you anywhere. With the app, you can:Manage your squad on the goOpen packs (including daily ones)Track progress in in-game challenges View your full player collectionComplete swaps View challenges Access your user stats Help us improve the app by trying it out and sharing your feedback.Companion App: iOS & Android ← Download here or the scan the QR code below ↓
- 🚨 Release 0.58.0 is LIVE! 🚨 - 4 September 2025
Hey GOALS community,0.58.0 brings a big focus on animation and smoother gameplay. From a new goalkeeper saving system to smarter AI and refined player movement, the pitch feel more dynamic and natural. You’ll also notice improvements to set pieces, tackling, and even the camera options. Here are some of the highlights:Highlights:New goalkeeper saving systemAdded stepover skill moveLess aggressive lock-on for more natural control Movement updates: refined acceleration, smoother dribbling, pre-trap movement, and jockey nerfs Curve-based motion system for more natural stumbles, get-ups, and penalty run-upsBlocking & tackling improvements including fixes, balance tweaks, and bone collision detectionSet piece upgrades with better free kick positioning and new wall behavioursSmarter AI with improved movement, attacking/defensive logic, and signal animationsUpdated camera option with adjusted…
- GOALS Anniversary Week 🎉 - 18 August 2025
🎉 GOALS Anniversary Week – Let’s Celebrate! 🎉 Hello GOALS community! It’s our anniversary, and we want to say a massive thank you to everyone supporting GOALS in Alpha — your feedback, ideas, and passion are helping shape the game as we build it together. To celebrate, we have prepared a week filled with events and giveaways for you all! 🔥 Monday – Legendary+ Giveaway (First Ever!) For the first time, we’re giving away a Legendary+ player to one lucky winner! 📝 How to enter:Join our Discord Go to the #giveaway channel (Community category)Enter before Friday at 9 PM CESTAt the same time, we also have an epic gift pack entering the store. You can claim an Epic+ player for free during the anniversary week! 🎉 ⚽ Tuesday – Casual GOALS Tournament (7:30 PM CEST)Those who finish in the Top 8 will win prizes, with 1st place taking home an Epic+ Striker!📍 Sign up here and get full details i…
- 0.57.1 - 8 August 2025
- Player roles now correctly display on the team screen on PS5 - Resolved an issue where players could sometimes get stuck. - Fixed low framerate occurring after whistle. - Reduced Advantage Time from 3 seconds to 2.5 seconds for a snappier flow. - Reducing the risk of offensive AI players falling offside
- 🚨 Release 0.57.0 is LIVE! 🚨 - 6 August 2025
This one’s for the tacticians! 0.57.0 introduces new formations and the first iteration of player roles, with unique mentalities that shape how your team behaves on the pitch. There’s also been a lot of work under the hood: smarter AI, tighter controls, cleaner animations. The kind of stuff you feel more than see. Check out the latest on Alpha. Build GOALS with us.Highlights:Improved through passes, lofted pass/cross trajectories, and pass selection. Tuned movement, shooting, ball speed and skill moves. Tweaked second player press, call player short, interceptions, and open goal aim assist. Reworked blocking with new movement and animations. Faster stumbles, and tweaked shoulder barge.Offensive and defensive AI is now more coordinated and positionally aware. Player roles added, with a set of special mentalities. Three new formations added. Tweaked gameplay cameras. Player Roles: Full li…
- 0.57.0 - 6 August 2025
- Improved through passes, lofted pass/cross trajectories, and pass selection - Tuned movement, shooting, ball speed, and skill moves - Tweaked second player press, call player short, interceptions and open goal aim assist - Reworked blocking with new movement and animations - Faster stumbles, and tweaked shoulder barge - Offensive and defensive AI more coordinated and positionally aware - Player roles added, with a set of special mentalities - Three new formations added - Tweaked gameplay cameras
- 0.56.8 - 9 July 2025
Patch notes: - Buffed driven pass trap cooldown - Buffed trap reactions after post bounces - Nerfed shot dispersion on long-range finesse shots - Improved ball avoidance logic - Increased passivity timer speed from 2 m/s to 3 m/s - Stand tackles that result in penalties will no longer trigger automatic red cards for last defender - Fixed issue with main menu navigation
- 0.56.6 - 7 July 2025
Patch notes: Removed stun effect when receiving driven passes Fixed issue where inputs sometimes didn’t register during set pieces Capped camera offset distance on free kicks for better visibility Lock-on: Removed shooter priority after post bounces; all players now react instantly Removed grace period on user-triggered runs (was previously added to prevent kick-off glitch) Fixed an issue where some usernames could prevent players from joining matches
