Knockout City could be the biggest cross-platform title to arrive so far in 2021.
The EA Original is playable on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch - opening the game up to a huge range of players.
Plus, the game is also on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play AND is free to play for 10 days from launch!
Here are the controls you will need to get playing.
Knockout City Controls
Action | PS4/PS5 | Xbox One/Series X|S | Switch | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Move | Move L stick | Move L stick | Move L stick | W/A/S/D |
Move camera | Move R stick | Move R stick | Move R stick | Move mouse |
Sprint | Hold L3 | Hold L stick | Hold L stick | Shift (toggle) |
Jump | X | A | B | Space |
Glider | X (in mid-air) | A (in mid-air) | B (in mid-air) | Space (in mid-air) |
Flip | △ | Y | X | Q |
Throw | R2 | RT | ZR | L click |
Charged Throw | Hold R2 | Hold RT | Hold ZR | Hold L click |
Fake Throw | R2, R3 | RT, R | ZR, R | L click, F |
Curve Throw | R2, O | RT, B | ZR, A | L click, E |
Lob Throw | R2, △ | RT, Y | ZR, X | L click, Q |
Catch/Deflect | L2 | LT | ZL | R click |
Dodge/Tackle | ▢ | X | Y | Ctrl |
Spin | O | B | A | E |
Pass | L1 | LB | L | Click scroll wheel |
Ball Up | R1 | RB | R | Alt (hold) |
Emote | D-pad Up | D-pad Up | D-pad Up | 1 |
Menu | Options | Menu | + | Esc |
Of course, timing is everything in Knockout City.
The biggest thing to master is catching the ball, so make sure you practice this in the Hideout.
Ensuring you are far away from your opponent gives you more time to catch the ball, and it's important not to panic when the target border appears.
If you can't see your opponent, it then makes sense to go for a combination of dodges, jumps, flips and using your glider.
When attacking with the ball, utilising the fake throw can help you suss out the movements of your opponent, but the most powerful throw of them all is the curved throw, which is very difficult to defend.
Remember to charge up your throw to ensure you hit the target, plus, charging up a balled up teammates presents the opportunity of taking out multiple opponents in one fell swoop.