Game News Roller Champions: Release date, gameplay… we take stock of the Ubisoft game
Published on 05/21/2022 at 10:30
Officially announced at E3 2019, Roller Champions has had a bumpy production run. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal with the help of Winnipeg and Pune, the arcade-oriented sports software was first planned to arrive in 2020, before being pushed back to 2021. It is finally in 2022 that this funny game of rollerblades will arrive. Often compared to Rocket League, the Ubisoft title also plays the card of simplicity for immediate fun. It remains to be seen if he has the right formula to meet, too, success. A few days before its release, we take stock of Roller Champions.
Summary
- What is Roller Champions? What are the rules?
- What are the specifics of the gameplay?
- What happens in terms of game modes?
- Is it possible to personalize your athlete?
- What is its business model?
- When and on which machines will Roller Champions be available?
What is Roller Champions? What are the rules?
Roller Champions is an arcade-oriented sports game with easy-to-learn rules and controls so anyone can have fun quickly. Designed for multiplayer, it offers two teams of three athletes on rollerblades to compete in a circular arena.. The principle is simple: you have to catch a ball, then go through four gates located in the stadium, ensuring that your team keeps possession. Once the little carousel has been completed, a goal located high up opens. The player who manages to throw the ball inside offers a point to his team. The first team to score five points wins. But be careful, the more a team manages to do laps of the stadium (by activating the 4 gates) before scoring, the more points it scores. This means that if a squad manages to make three complete turns (12 gates activated), it will directly score 5 points when it puts the ball in the basket. Of course, if the opposing team intercepts the ball, the lap count is reset (and the goal closes).
What are the specifics of the gameplay?
Within the arena where the six players fight for control of the ball, a handful of movements are available and are to be executed according to the situations encountered. In defense, a good little tackle from the families is strongly encouraged in order to make the opponent lose the ball. In attack, dodging, diving and of course the pass allow you to avoid enemy attacks. At a high level, only teams that combine these techniques brilliantly will succeed in defeating their opponents. As the stadium track is curved, it is advisable to pick up speed on the downhill slopes, and to pass the ball using the rebound on the walls. Finally, leaning on the back of a teammate is possible. This has the effect of sending the avatar into the skies, bringing it closer to the goal.
What happens in terms of game modes?
Roller Champions offers 5 game modes. The first is Training, which, as its name suggests, offers the possibility of perfecting your playing style in a special map composed of various obstacles. The second is Quick Match, where players of the same level compete through the matchmaker. Unsurprisingly, custom games are also on the program in order to create your own sessions via several options (teams, bots, arena, voice chat). The fourth mode is Ranked Games, to climb the ranks and go from “garage” to “elite champion”. Finally, game-service requires, temporary modes will land regularly to maintain the interest of fans.
Is it possible to personalize your athlete?
Yes, Roller Champions has an option giving access to the customization of its avatar. Customization enthusiasts will be delighted to know that they can change outfits (helmet, skates, gloves, jumpsuit), banners, titles, emotes and even special effects when they score a goal.
What is its business model?
Ubisoft’s app is free-to-play. It is therefore free to download but has elements within its universe that can be purchased with real money. When Roller Champions goes live, it will land with a first season that will include a Roller Pass offering 41 cosmetic rewards. Some items can be unlocked for free by playing the game, gaining fans, and completing sponsor challenges.
When and on which machines will Roller Champions be available?
Roller Champions arrivera le 25 mai 2022 sur PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series X|S. Good news, Ubisoft’s title is cross-play and cross-progression. The French publisher specifies that his game will slide a little later on other platforms such as the Switch, Stadia, Amazon Luna, iOS and Android.
