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Update is live!
Golf, PitBall, Sport Mode, Matchmaking, Server Hosting! It's all in! Grab some friends, join the discord.gg/protoball and let's ball out.
Added Golf Mode!
Host your own golf server and play 9 holes! Click and hold to charge the meter, then click again hit it in the middle. Wind is a big factor and being adjusted, it's different for each hole. Click Play > Host a Server an…
Update to Pitball Mode!
Pitball mode has been updated. Plays like a dream, it's a really fun game mode, come try it out with some friends.
Quick update - bug fixes and character updates
Check it out and join the discord!
New Characters + Old School Maps Are back! Big update
We added 4 new characters and a new Character Artist to the team! We'll be adding more characters and skin variants soon, and eventually a character creator too. The smaller Streets arena is back, and so is the classic…
Fixed annoying bug! New alpha-characters
Fixed an annoying error when doing the tutorial, and randomly when in free play. Added a new female character that looks better. Also big news, we've acquired a new Character Artist! We'll be making some super dope char…
New Game Mode and an Engine Upgrade to UE5.7 - Linux and Windows!
Big updates! We're live with the latest version of Protoball! This time with a brand new game mode, "PitBall" but probably being changed to Lavaball, as it's being called in the discord. Use the shield's explosion & pus…
Matchmaking updates!
Match making is working for 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 matches! There's a channel in the DISCORD that shows you when people are searching for a match. Please join and help us grow the community of hardcore eSports gamers.
Linux Leaderboards Updated
Updates to the linux client, now reports to leaderboards properly. No stats were lost, reporting was just fixed. See you in the arena!
Leaderboard Update
Leaderboards are reporting properly
LINUX IS LIVE
Linux is live on main branch! Please try the game out native on Linux OS, we're very excited to join the platform. discord.gg/protoball
Huge Update!
Patch Notes 11/17/2025: MATCHMAKING IS IN - Check the box for 1v1 and/or 2v2 and click search. If others are searching as well you'll get put into a match. Parties/teams will be coming soon. While we grow the community…
Updates to backend
Prepping for matchmaking, we're making some changes to the server systems. Added a VFX to Reflex mode so you can see the ball spawning more easily. More to come soon, join the discord.gg/protoball
Updates to Movement and Reflex
We've updated the Training game mode "Reflex" go give it a shot! See how many balls you can grab and get to the top of the ball grabbing leaderboard. We also changed movement timings when in possession of the ball, the…
Updates!
You run slower with the ball. Doodle is mad but what can you do? The game is running so good right now, and the balance is feeling very balanced right now. Join us in the discord and play some games with the community!
Update (Keybinds are in!)
Your overall speed has been decreased while in possession of ball. Keybinds are in, feedback welcome. Update to Reflex Training mode.
Big update! New everything, game is peak, let's go!
***TL;DR - New mechanic values/balance, new training modes, passing is in, get good, GL HF*** RANKS/STATS HAVE BEEN RESET **Major Mechanic Updates!** We've adjusted the speed of almost everything- run speed, air speed,…
Kick off update
More updates to kick off, this will be changed and adjusted and balanced for sure, but test this version anyway.
Stun & Kick Off Updates
Kick off now has 3 options, low, mid, and high. Stun code has been improved! Play with your friends and test it out, more variety is possible on kick offs now.
UPDATE & COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT TONIGHT!
New build has adjustments to movement and network performance when there are 6+ players. Test the new flow and practice your shots, let us know what you think in the discord.gg/protoball!
