Cult 16-bit football platformer Soccer Kid is getting a re-release in time for the World Cup
Soccer Kid, a cult classic 16-bit platformer from 1993, is being re-released as Soccer Kid Collection, arriving on June 16 for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch at $9.99. The re-release marks the game’s return to modern platforms ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, directly mirroring its original 1994 release timing, which coincided with that year’s World Cup tournament held in North America.
The original game was released across numerous ’90s platforms including Amiga, SNES, PC, 3DO, Atari Jaguar, and Commodore CD32. The game subsequently received ports to Game Boy Advance and PlayStation in the early 2000s, demonstrating its enduring appeal across multiple gaming eras and hardware generations. Soccer Kid Collection specifically packages the SNES and PC versions for contemporary audiences, preserving two of the platformer’s most notable and technically distinct iterations.
This re-release exemplifies the ongoing interest in classic game preservation, bringing a 33-year-old title back into circulation for current-generation consoles and personal computers. The strategic timing with the 2026 FIFA World Cup creates a thematic connection to the tournament, allowing players to experience this nostalgic piece of gaming history alongside the world’s most-watched sporting event.