Soccer Kid Collection: classic Krisalis platformer returns to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox and PC
Krisalis Software's cult-classic platformer Soccer Kid is officially returning to modern platforms.
Created by Dean Lester and first published in 1993 for the Commodore Amiga, Soccer Kid was later ported to systems including the SNES, CD32, Atari Jaguar, Game Boy Advance and PC.
The newly announced Soccer Kid Collection packages legacy releases for a new generation, with QUByte Interactive handling publishing duties.
Release details and platforms
- Release date: June 16
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC (via Steam)
- Price: $9.99
- Publisher: QUByte Interactive (QUByte Classics lineup)
According to the publisher, the Soccer Kid Collection includes the SNES and PC builds of the game and will be distributed across console stores and Steam.
QUByte is releasing the collection under its QUByte Classics label and has emphasized preservation through emulation while also adding modern conveniences for contemporary players.
Publisher statement (rewritten)
QUByte explained that Soccer Kid’s unusual premise—centered on the disappearance of the World Cup trophy in 1983—was transformed by Krisalis in 1993 into a mechanically distinct 16-bit platformer.
The publisher said the new release preserves the original experience with full emulation fidelity and layers in modern features expected on today's platforms.
Why this release matters
The Soccer Kid Collection brings a lesser-seen 16-bit-era platformer back into active storefronts at an accessible price point, timed to coincide with renewed public interest around international football events.
For retro enthusiasts and new players alike, the collection offers a preserved version of Soccer Kid alongside quality-of-life improvements for current hardware and digital ecosystems such as the Nintendo eShop and Steam.
For prospective buyers, the official store pages on Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Steam will provide platform-specific details and availability on June 16.
With a straightforward $9.99 price, the release presents a low-cost opportunity to experience a unique piece of early-'90s platform design and Krisalis’ catalog.
Krisalis Software's cult-classic platformer Soccer Kid is officially returning to modern platforms.
Created by Dean Lester and first published in 1993 for the Commodore Amiga, Soccer Kid was later ported to systems including the SNES, CD32, Atari Jaguar, Game Boy Advance and PC.
The newly announced Soccer Kid Collection packages legacy releases for a new generation, with QUByte Interactive handling publishing duties.
Release details and platforms
- Release date: June 16
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC (via Steam)
- Price: $9.99
- Publisher: QUByte Interactive (QUByte Classics lineup)
According to the publisher, the Soccer Kid Collection includes the SNES and PC builds of the game and will be distributed across console stores and Steam.
QUByte is releasing the collection under its QUByte Classics label and has emphasized preservation through emulation while also adding modern conveniences for contemporary players.
Publisher statement (rewritten)
QUByte explained that Soccer Kid’s unusual premise—centered on the disappearance of the World Cup trophy in 1983—was transformed by Krisalis in 1993 into a mechanically distinct 16-bit platformer.
The publisher said the new release preserves the original experience with full emulation fidelity and layers in modern features expected on today's platforms.
Why this release matters
The Soccer Kid Collection brings a lesser-seen 16-bit-era platformer back into active storefronts at an accessible price point, timed to coincide with renewed public interest around international football events.
For retro enthusiasts and new players alike, the collection offers a preserved version of Soccer Kid alongside quality-of-life improvements for current hardware and digital ecosystems such as the Nintendo eShop and Steam.
For prospective buyers, the official store pages on Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Steam will provide platform-specific details and availability on June 16.
With a straightforward $9.99 price, the release presents a low-cost opportunity to experience a unique piece of early-'90s platform design and Krisalis’ catalog.
