Active Soccer 3

Released: Jul 13, 2026
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 02:47 GMT

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03 Sep 2026Developer post
Update v1.1.4 is now available
Hi everyone, Version 1.1.4 of Active Soccer 3 is now available. This update focuses heavily on making the gameplay feel more responsive, cleaner and more enjoyable. Main changes: Player selection has been extensively rewritten. Switching players is now significantly more responsi
Hi everyone,
Version 1.1.4 of Active Soccer 3 is now available.
This update focuses heavily on making the gameplay feel more responsive, cleaner and more enjoyable.
Main changes:
Player selection has been extensively rewritten. Switching players is now significantly more responsive and much less chaotic, especially during defensive situations.
Improved goalkeeper positioning, allowing keepers to read situations and cover the goal more effectively.
Shots now react even faster to button input, making the game feel quicker, more immediate and even more arcade-oriented.
The CPU now performs fewer sliding tackles and commits fewer fouls, reducing unnecessary interruptions during matches.
Improved ball-to-player deflections. When a shot is blocked by another player, the resulting rebound now behaves in a more natural and less punishing way.
Reduced the processing time required to calculate a new season in Career Mode.
Various general bug fixes and improvements.
The goal remains to keep refining the core gameplay while preserving the fast, manual and arcade nature of Active Soccer 3.
And this is not the end: the next version will introduce some important new additions to the game.
Thanks again for your feedback and continued support!
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21 Aug 2026Developer post
Update v1.1.3 is now available
Hi everyone, Version 1.1.3 of Active Soccer 3 is now available. This update focuses on improving the overall match flow, defensive behaviour, AI reactions and several important fixes reported by the community. Main changes: Enabled goalkeeper kick and throw sounds Fixed an additi
Hi everyone,
Version 1.1.3 of Active Soccer 3 is now available.
This update focuses on improving the overall match flow, defensive behaviour, AI reactions and several important fixes reported by the community.
Main changes:
Enabled goalkeeper kick and throw sounds
Fixed an additional Steam Remote Play charging issue with controller type 2
Improved player selection while defending
Goalkeepers now concede slightly more often, to make matches more spectacular and rewarding
AI is now less aggressive
Added AI reaction time: feints and quick direction changes can now fool CPU-controlled players
Fixed suspensions and injuries in career mode
Fixed localization indentation issues
Various bug fixes and small improvements
The goal of this update is to make matches feel more balanced, more readable and more fun, while keeping the manual and arcade spirit of the game intact.
Thanks again for your feedback, reports and support.
More updates will follow.
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18 Aug 2026Developer post
v1.1.1 is now available
Hi everyone, I’m back after a few days of vacation, and I’ve just released a small new update for Active Soccer 3 . Version 1.1.1 focuses on a few important fixes and improvements: Fixed an issue where shooting power was not charging correctly when playing through Steam Remote Pl
Hi everyone,
I’m back after a few days of vacation, and I’ve just released a small new update for Active Soccer 3.
Version 1.1.1 focuses on a few important fixes and improvements:
Fixed an issue where shooting power was not charging correctly when playing through Steam Remote Play
Made the hint message boxes less invasive during gameplay
Added several small bug fixes and general improvements
This is not a major content update, but it should make the experience smoother, especially for players using Remote Play or learning the game with the new help systems.
Thanks again for your feedback, bug reports and support.
More updates and improvements will follow.
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31 Jul 2026Developer post
Active Soccer 3 Version 1.1 Is Now Available
Active Soccer 3 Version 1.1 Is Now Available Hi everyone, Version 1.1 of Active Soccer 3 is now ready, and it introduces an important new feature: Casual Mode . Active Soccer 3 is built around manual control, with very little assistance. This is one of the main ideas behind the g
Active Soccer 3 Version 1.1 Is Now Available
Hi everyone,
Version 1.1 of Active Soccer 3 is now ready, and it introduces an important new feature: Casual Mode.
Active Soccer 3 is built around manual control, with very little assistance. This is one of the main ideas behind the game, but I also understand that new players may need a clearer and smoother way to learn its mechanics.
Casual Mode has been designed exactly for this purpose.
It introduces visual guides, contextual gamepad button icons displayed over the players, and clearer in-game messages to help explain how the game works and what actions are available in each situation.
Casual Mode also adds light assistance to shot direction and power, making the game more accessible for players who want a less demanding experience while still keeping the spirit of Active Soccer 3 intact.
On the gameplay side, player switching has been improved, both in automatic and manual mode, to feel less nervous and more forgiving. It is now also possible to switch player while attacking.
Passing and shooting are also more responsive, making the overall gameplay feel smoother and more reactive.
The tutorial has received a full polishing pass, with several improvements aimed at making the first minutes of the game clearer and more useful.
Finally, this update includes several bug fixes and general improvements.
Version 1.1 Highlights
Added Casual Mode
Improved player switching in both automatic and manual mode
Added player switching while attacking
More responsive passing and shooting
Added visual aiming guides
Added contextual gamepad button icons over players
Added new in-game help messages
Added light assistance for shot direction and power in Casual Mode
Improved and polished the tutorial
Fixed several bugs and issues
On a personal note, after this update I will take a few days to rest, because it has been a very intense period and I haven’t had a real day off in quite some time.
That said, the goal remains the same: to keep improving Active Soccer 3, release updates, fix issues and add new features where possible.
Thank you to everyone who played the game, shared feedback and helped identify the areas that needed improvement.
I hope this update makes Active Soccer 3 easier to understand for new players, while preserving the freedom, depth and manual control that define the game.
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16 Jul 2026Developer post
Update notes - 1.0.9
## Patch 1.0.9 Update Hi everyone, The first update for Active Soccer 3 is now available. This patch focuses mainly on gameplay responsiveness and stability. Player switching has been significantly improved with a new selection routine, and headers now feel much better and more r
13 Jul 2026Developer post
Active Soccer 3 – Version 1.0 Launch Broadcast
Active Soccer 3 – Version 1.0 Launch Broadcast Active Soccer 3 has officially left Early Access! Watch version 1.0 in action through a selection of matches, goals and gameplay moments showcasing the different ways the game can be played. The broadcast features multiple camera per
13 Jul 2026Developer post
Active Soccer 3 Is Out Now – Version 1.0!
Active Soccer 3 has officially left Early Access! Today marks the full release of Active Soccer 3. To celebrate the launch of version 1.0, the game is available with a 10% discount for the next 7 days . When Active Soccer first entered Early Access, I already felt it was a good g
23 Jun 2026Developer post
Active Soccer 3 officially launches on July 13, 2026
Active Soccer 3 officially launches on July 13, 2026 Hi everyone, I’m very happy to finally announce that Active Soccer 3 will officially launch on July 13, 2026 . This has been a very long journey for me, and I can honestly say that I am incredibly proud of the game. Active Socc
Active Soccer 3 officially launches on July 13, 2026
Hi everyone,
I’m very happy to finally announce that Active Soccer 3 will officially launch on July 13, 2026.
This has been a very long journey for me, and I can honestly say that I am incredibly proud of the game. Active Soccer originally started with a strong retro arcade spirit, but during development Active Soccer 3 has grown into something much bigger than that.
The match engine has evolved so much that I now see the game as a true arcade football experience, regardless of whether people want to call it retro or not. It still has that immediate, fast and direct feeling that I love, but under the surface there is a much deeper football game.
A true arcade football game, with full control
In many ways, Active Soccer 3 has become a sort of simcade football game: arcade in its speed, accessibility and fun, but with enough control and football logic to let you play real football on the pitch.
There are no scripted actions forcing the outcome. You are always in control.
You can build tiki-taka moves, play on the counter-attack, use overlapping runs, make your striker hold the ball up, create one-twos, switch play, bend the ball into space and much more.
But every action has to be earned.

You have to aim.
You have to choose the power.
You have to control the curve of the ball.
You have to read the situation and execute the play yourself.
That is exactly what makes the game feel so rewarding to me. When you score a great goal in Active Soccer 3, it does not feel like the game did it for you. It feels like you created it.
No scripts. No rails. Just football, freedom and skill.
I know football games today are often built around scripted moments, assists and predefined outcomes. Active Soccer 3 goes in a different direction.
If you are able to detach yourself from that modern way of playing football games, I truly believe you can appreciate what Active Soccer 3 is trying to do.
It is fast, free, manual, physical, unpredictable and skill-based.
It has its own identity.
The work continues after launch
The extra development time has also allowed me to work ahead on the first updates after release. I have already been preparing a patch that will add new features, new languages and more improvements.
I will share more details about that soon.
I have spent almost all my time working on this game. Making a football game is extremely demanding, especially as an indie developer, but I have a very clear idea of where Active Soccer should go.
When I look back at Active Soccer 2 and Active Soccer 2019, I can really see how far the series has evolved. Active Soccer 3 feels like a huge step forward, and I sincerely hope it can become the beginning of a bigger journey.
Thank you to everyone who supported the game, gave feedback, shared clips, wishlisted it, or simply believed in the project.
See you on the pitch on July 13, 2026.
— Gianluca
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20 May 2026Developer post
Active Soccer 3
Active Soccer 3 — The Game Has Changed It has been a while since the last real update, and I know the silence has been longer than expected. So today I finally want to share what has been going on behind the scenes. First of all, the game now has its final title: Active Soccer 3
Active Soccer 3 — The Game Has Changed
It has been a while since the last real update, and I know the silence has been longer than expected.
So today I finally want to share what has been going on behind the scenes.
First of all, the game now has its final title:
Active Soccer 3
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A much more complete game
Over the past few months, Active Soccer 3 has changed a lot.
This has not been a simple update or a small polish pass. Many parts of the game have been reworked, rewritten, and in some cases rebuilt from the ground up.
The result is a game that now feels much more solid, more responsive, and much closer to the football game I always wanted Active Soccer to become.
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About the silence
The long silence was not really planned.
At some point, I simply needed to step back from the project for a while. In the end, that distance helped me a lot. It gave me time to recover motivation, clear my head, and look at the game with fresh eyes.
When I returned to development, I was able to see more clearly what was working, what was missing, and what still needed to be improved.
That break ended up being important, because Active Soccer 3 now feels much closer to the game I had in mind from the beginning.
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Arcade football, but with more depth
Active Soccer 3 is still an arcade football game at its core.
It is fast, immediate, and easy to pick up.
At the same time, I wanted matches to have more depth underneath the surface. The goal was to create a football game that still feels fun and direct, but where positioning, timing, team behaviour, and match flow all matter more than before.
I do not want matches to feel scripted or repetitive.
Every action, every goal, and every match should have its own rhythm and personality.
I truly believe this is the best modern arcade football game I could make.
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Release window
Active Soccer 3 is now in the final stages of development.
The game is currently planned for release during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Steam page update
In the next few days, the Steam page will also be updated with:

the new branding
the final title
fresh screenshots from the current version of the game
Thank you for your patience and for continuing to support the project.
I know development has taken longer than expected, but I really believe Active Soccer 3 is now much closer to what it was always meant to be.
More details will be shared very soon.
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14 May 2025Developer post
Patch #6: Final Update Before v1.0!
Patch #6 is here — and it's a big one! This will be the last patch before version 1.0 , marking the end of Early Access and the beginning of a new chapter with a rebranding, a new title, and the final polish! It’s been many months since the last update. A lot has happened, both p
Patch #6 is here — and it's a big one!
This will be the last patch before version 1.0, marking the end of Early Access and the beginning of a new chapter with a rebranding, a new title, and the final polish!
It’s been many months since the last update. A lot has happened, both professionally and personally, but throughout it all I’ve kept working — quietly but steadily — on this new patch.
The game has been reworked in many areas, and it took time, but it’s finally shaping up into the vision I’ve always had in mind: an arcade football game with simulation elements, completely free of rails or scripts.
What's new in this version?
In short: almost everything!
🧠 Two new game modes - Coach Mode: watch your team play and give tactical instructions - Simulation Mode: directly simulate match results ⚽ Overhauled gameplay: balanced, smoother, and more responsive 🧠 AI largely rewritten: CPU teams behave more convincingly 🧤 Improved goalkeepers: more reliable and proactive in 1v1 situations 🏃 New stamina system: monitor player fitness and make meaningful substitutions 💥 Physical collisions implemented: tackles feel solid; strong players make a difference 🏆 Two new competitions added 🌍 Three new leagues added: Colombia, Uruguay, and Czech Republic 🔄 All rosters updated to the current season 🚀 General performance improvements
We’re finally heading into the home stretch, and I can’t wait to finish this game — it’s been a journey of passion, hard work, and determination.
Thank you for your continued support!
Let’s get ready for version 1.0! 🙌
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24 Jun 2024Developer post
🎉 Active Soccer Patch #5 Released! ⚽
⚽ Hello Everyone! ⚽ It's been a long time since our last patch, and so much has happened since then. But I won't bore you with the details and will get straight to the point. We are thrilled to announce the release of Patch #5! 🎉 We've reworked many aspects of the game, added ne
⚽ Hello Everyone! ⚽
It's been a long time since our last patch, and so much has happened since then. But I won't bore you with the details and will get straight to the point.
We are thrilled to announce the release of Patch #5! 🎉
We've reworked many aspects of the game, added new features, and introduced game modes that weren't initially planned but were highly requested by our players.
The world of Active Soccer is now more vibrant than ever! CPU-managed teams now analyze player performance to create dynamic line-ups, allowing players to develop or decline in their abilities over time. This also impacts national teams, which will now call up the most in-form players. 🌍
As per your requests, we've introduced two new game modes:
What's New:

Coach Game Mode: 📋 Watch your team play and make tactical adjustments.
Results Only Game Mode: 📊 Simulate the final results directly.
Goalkeepers Reworked: 🧤 Goalkeepers are now more reliable in saves and coming out.
Improved AI: 🤖 The AI now plays a more fluid and convincing style of soccer.
Stamina Management: 💪 Stamina management has been rewritten, making player rotation crucial in Career Mode.
Real-Time Stamina Display: ⏱️ You can now see the current stamina levels of players in real-time.
Auto Lineup Feature: 📝 Automatically field the ideal formation based on player value and form.
Dynamic CPU Team Formations: 📈 CPU-managed teams now field the most in-form players based on performance.
National Team Selections: 🌟 National teams will call up players who have performed best throughout the year.
Updated Rosters for 2024: 📅 All team rosters have been updated to reflect the 2024 season!
Enhanced UI Navigation: 🖥️ Improved navigation and button prompts based on the controller used.
Removed Away Goals Rule: 🚫 The away goals rule has been removed as it is no longer used in competitions.
Various Bug Fixes 🐛
We believe we are now very close to the final release.
As always, we appreciate your valuable feedback. Let us know what you think! 📣
Happy gaming! 🎮
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01 Dec 2023Developer post
Patch 4.1
What's new: player selection improvements dash indicator on 1-2 pass fixed standing tackle more effective corners: improved selection on the corner taker transfers menu: buttons moving on the left fixed game speed reverted to default bug fixed 2024 season blank csv files in order
What's new:

player selection improvements
dash indicator on 1-2 pass fixed
standing tackle more effective
corners: improved selection on the corner taker
transfers menu: buttons moving on the left fixed
game speed reverted to default bug fixed
2024 season blank csv files in order to edit new teams and players
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21 Nov 2023Developer post
Active Soccer 2023 - Patch #4 is now live!
I'm excited to announce the release of patch #4 for Active Soccer 2023! This update is primarily centered around enhancing the overall gameplay experience, with a strong emphasis on improving AI behavior and refining controls. Additionally, we've implemented a preliminary round o
I'm excited to announce the release of patch #4 for Active Soccer 2023! This update is primarily centered around enhancing the overall gameplay experience, with a strong emphasis on improving AI behavior and refining controls. Additionally, we've implemented a preliminary round of optimization, with a more substantial optimization slated for the 1.0 release.
I believe that with this patch, the gameplay now aligns perfectly with my vision for a classic arcade football experience that stands out by incorporating a touch of realism. Whether you prefer the finesse of tiki-taka, the thrill of through balls, the power of long balls, or the strategic prowess of a counter-attack, this game caters to your preferred style of play.
I acknowledge that the game isn't flawless, and I'm committed to ongoing enhancements. Your feedback is invaluable, and I'm eager to address any areas that can be further refined.
Regarding game optimization, our initial target was a system similar to the PS4, with a GTX 1060 being the recommended graphics card. However, I understand that not everyone has a dedicated gaming rig. In this patch, we've introduced some optimizations, but given that the game is built on the Unreal Engine, it may still be demanding for non-gaming computers. Rest assured, a major optimization overhaul is in the works for the final version.
What's new:

2023-24 Season data update!
Game optimization and new graphic settings
Improved gameplay
Rewritten AI of the CPU opponent
Improved responsivity of the controls
There are now 5 game speeds
Increased and tweaked footballers speed
Improved Goalkeepers AI
Improved ball aftertouch
Improved sliding tackles
Improved stamina management
Added an option to toggle the dash effect indicator
New tournament: south american clubs cup
Bug fixes
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Together, we're shaping this game into something truly special. Enjoy playing, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on these improvements!
Original post
12 Aug 2023Developer post
Active Soccer Patch #3 is now live!
Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well. It's been quite a journey for me, facing some challenging and tiring times (including the struggles I encountered while working on these replays! :-) ). But, I'm excited to announce that the long-awaited Patch #3 is finally on i
27 Apr 2023Developer post
Patch #2 is out!
Hey everyone, We are thrilled to announce that the Active Soccer 2023 patch #2 has just gone live! This patch is all about improving gameplay and making the game even better than before. We have added some fantastic features that will take your gaming experience to the next level
Hey everyone,
We are thrilled to announce that the Active Soccer 2023 patch #2 has just gone live! This patch is all about improving gameplay and making the game even better than before. We have added some fantastic features that will take your gaming experience to the next level.
Our major focus was on improving aerial balls, reworking goalkeepers, and enhancing pass and pass reception. Overall, we are confident that these changes will create a more fun and immersive game that will leave you wanting more.
We are excited to bring you more updates as we continue to tweak and improve Active Soccer 2023. Keep an eye out for patch #3 in the upcoming weeks!
Here is a list of the exciting new features and improvements in our latest update:
New Features:

Full manual movement (when not in ball possession) by pressing left shoulder.
Additional radar position (bottom center).
Extra match lengths: 15 and 20 minutes.
Reworked goalkeepers.
New aerial balls.
Reworked controls accuracy.
Reworked through pass.
Reworked 1-2 pass.
Improvements:

Fixed Cup Asia, Cup America, Cup Africa save crash.
Improved manual player selection.
Darker and more present ball shadow.
Adjusted radar size.
Improved high pass.
Improved pass reception.
Saved sound fx and crowd volume.
Improved local multiplayer.
Adjusted players' hair color.
Fixed custom player name on shirt.
Better quit game (we received bad reviews only for the quit button!).
Saved alternative controls.
Added Active Soccer Windows icon.
Fixed end of the half goal keeper walking animation.
Enhanced main menu navigation.
We hope you enjoy these updates and stay tuned for more exciting changes to come! Cheers!
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31 Mar 2023Developer post
Patch #1
Hi guys, thank you all for your cooperation with Active Soccer. We are really happy that you are enjoying it, knowing that this is only the beginning of the journey. After a couple of days, patch #1 is live fixing some annoying issues: basic team editor editing csv files start of
Hi guys,
thank you all for your cooperation with Active Soccer.
We are really happy that you are enjoying it, knowing that this is only the beginning of the journey.
After a couple of days, patch #1 is live fixing some annoying issues:

basic team editor editing csv files
start of the match camera shake fix
option to disable the crowd for entry level gfx cards
VSync enabled
reduced tearing
improved UI navigation
improved screen resolution settings
improved keyboard configuration
quit button implementation
bench call bug fix
time length fix
Steam VR bug fix
various bug fixing
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29 Mar 2023Developer post
Active Soccer 2023 - Early Access release!
Hi everyone! We are thrilled to announce the release of Active Soccer 2023 in Early Access !!! First of all, let's clarify what Active Soccer is: it is an arcade game that takes inspiration from classic games, but updates them with modern features. The fun lies in the fact that t
23 Nov 2022Developer post
Active Soccer 2023 @ Milan Games Week 2022
Active Soccer 2023 will be exhibited with a playable demo at Milan Games Week from November 25th to November 27th. Come and visit us in the Indie Dungeon pavilion, booth in.21
25 Oct 2022Developer post
Welcome to Active Soccer 2023!
Hello everyone, this is Gianluca from The Fox Software. Active Soccer 2023 aims to recreate a retro arcade action experience on modern platforms. The Active Soccer series was born in 2012 as an arcade game inspired by 16-bit classics like Kick Off 2 and Sensible Soccer. Many peop

Updates & announcements

Active Soccer 3 Version 1.1 Is Now Available

Version 1.1 Highlights

Active Soccer 3 – Version 1.0 Launch Broadcast

Active Soccer 3 has officially left Early Access!

Arcade freedom, without scripts

Thank you

Active Soccer 3 officially launches on July 13, 2026

A true arcade football game, with full control

No scripts. No rails. Just football, freedom and skill.

The work continues after launch

Active Soccer 3 — The Game Has Changed

Active Soccer 3

A much more complete game

About the silence

Arcade football, but with more depth

Release window

Steam page update

Patch #6 is here — and it's a big one!

What's new in this version?

⚽ Hello Everyone! ⚽

What's New: