It's finally here - Knockout City is available to download right now!
Check out all the latest KO City news, including which platforms the game is available on along with a complete controls guide.
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Knockout City is now finally available to download!
The hotly anticipated game is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch.
Plus, the game is also on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play AND is free to play for 10 days from launch!
Knockout City release DELAYED on day of launch
Knockout City's official Twitter account has just announced that the release is delayed on certain consoles due to technical difficulties.
Thankfully, Knockout City's launch will only be delayed on EA Desktop, however, this also affects the launch on Xbox Game Pass on PC.
This does not impact Origin, Steam, the Epic Store, or console players (including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate players on Console).
Launch for those platforms is still on schedule at 1pm BST / 8am ET / 2pm CET.
Knockout City Release Date & Time
An official release date and time for Knockout City has been revealed.
Knockout City arrives on Friday, 21 May 2021 at approximately 1pm BST / 8am ET / 2pm CET.
For more information on the upcoming KO City schedule, head to the Knockout City website.
Platforms
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!
Knockout City Controls Guide
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 |
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.
Knockout City Trailer
The reveal trailer for Knockout City arrived on 17 February 2021.
Gameplay Features
Rule the city through lightning-fast multiplayer matches featuring mind-blowing dodgeball mechanics.
Increase the strength of your attack by passing to power up dodgeballs, targeting your opponents with a variety of specialized balls, or “Balling Up” at any time to get thrown (yes, like a ball) by teammates.
Assemble an All-Star dodgeball Crew with your friends for multiplayer matches in a seamless cross-play experience.
Together, knock out opponents in 3v3, 4v4, or free-for-all matches, and dominate as a team to unlock distinctive, Crew-only rewards.
Check out loads more details on Knockout City's gameplay features here.
10-day free trial available
The studio has just announced an in-game Block Party, granting a 10-day free trial to all.
From Friday, 21st May at 1pm BST / 8am EST until Sunday, 30th May at 1pm BST / 8am EST, Knockout City will be freely available to all players on all platforms.
It has not yet been made clear if you'll need a PS Plus subscription to join the fun.
During this Block Party period, not only will you be able to sample the game for free, but there's a whole bunch of stuff happening in and out of the arena.
Livestreams, exclusive gear, community tournaments, and more are scheduled for the game's launch period.
If you enjoy what you play during this free trial, you can go on to purchase the game and your progress will carry over.