Darlings, Powerbomb Games just dropped the date for Pro Jank Footy on PS5 — August 12 — and it’s serving pure arcade absurdity wrapped in Aussie Rules footy. Creative Director David Ashby calls it a love letter to NBA Jam-style chaos, complete with over 150 power-ups that let the losing side flip the script via random picks after every goal. Think seagulls replacing players, your dad’s beat-up sedan on the field, or rule changes that turn matches into unhinged multiplayer fever dreams.

The studio started as a 2024 BBQ dare and pulled in Aunty Donna’s Broden Kelly for commentary that’s equal parts sincere and ridiculous, plus music from Dario Russo and custom pub arcade cabinets running on car batteries. Modes include full jank chaos, straight “Normal Footy,” a solo Season Mode with escalating teams of giants and cars, and even Kick-to-Kick for the kids. It’s couch co-op first, with bots and online support as bonuses, all on a cricket oval that feels gloriously made-up to outsiders.

X is already buzzing with folks calling it the NBA Jam we needed in 2026 and hyping the trailer drop, while Press Start Australia is pushing the “hilarious new trailer” angle. This isn’t another sim — it’s the footy game that finally leans into the sport’s inherent ridiculousness and rewards getting absolutely smoked. August can’t come fast enough for anyone craving that high-scoring, power-up-fueled mayhem.