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Beetleball

Score goals with dungballs in Beetleball, the Greatest Online Multiplayer Class-based Dung Beetle Soccer Game TO EVER EXIST

DEV: Bugfight StudioPUB: Bugfight StudioAppID 2776270
DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~11d·last 35d ago·3 recorded in 6 months

Is Beetleball still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

Catch up before you play

From the developer

Announcements from this page’s recent record. A post may announce plans or an event; it does not always mean a playable update shipped.

Last successful news check: This is our collection date, not the date of the latest patch.
  1. Beetleball Update #1

    WEEK 1 UPDATE!This week was spent mainly on fixing major/minor issues with the game to make the experience smoother, as well as re-introducing the low cooldown Blitz gamemode, and a new mechanic: Charged Headbutts. The next update will include balance changes, a new map, and the Diabolical Ironclad Beetle!…

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  2. BEETLEBALL IS OUT NOW!

    BEETLEBALL IS FINALLY HERE ːsteamhappyːGet in the game with your friends and beetle some balls in the queue or mess around in a custom lobby!As a special thanks to everyone playing on launch, we're giving out 10 beetle eggs to everybody that types the code ILOVEBEETLEBALL into the in-game shop. You gotta be quick…

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  3. Demo Closing Soon!

    Thank you guys for playing and enjoying the demo, it's been fun while it lasted. We hope you enjoy the full game that's releasing this September 3rd even more!Join the discord for more frequent announcements:https://discord.gg/beetleball

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95.8
Excellent

Elixir Rating

93.8% of 468 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 91.2. The developers have shipped 2 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 4.6.

reception 91.2·support +4.6·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$7.99

Development

Slowing down

Last heard from developers

35 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~11 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

2

Current silence

3× normal

Posting has slowed: the developers usually appear every 11 days, and it has now been 35. 2 substantial updates recorded in the past six months, 1 classified as major.

Last successful news check: Oct 17, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

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1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

releaseSep 6, 2026

Beetleball Launches with Voice Chat, New Beetle Classes, and a Free Egg Code

Beetleball, developed by Bugfight Studio, is now available on Steam following what the team describes as an eagerly anticipated wait.

What changed

The launch build introduces a wide range of features across gameplay, progression, and social systems:

  • Proximity voice chat for in-match communication
  • Quick play queue alongside alternate game modes and custom lobbies
  • Two new beetle classes — Atlas Beetle and Bee Beetle — plus reworks to existing classes
  • Unlockable beetle classes, profile pictures, and a large cosmetic catalogue, all described as free to unlock
  • Quests, leveling, and level-up rewards
  • Passive Abilities
  • Museum Map
  • Hat slots and an in-game shop (noted as still free)
  • Quality-of-life improvements across the board

Launch bonus: Players who enter the code ILOVEBEETLEBALL in the in-game shop will receive 10 beetle eggs. The code is valid for 48 hours from release only.

Bugfight Studio has asked players to report bugs via the game's Discord so issues can be addressed quickly, and has encouraged Steam reviews to support the game's visibility.

For players who have been following the project, the launch delivers a notably broad feature set — particularly the free cosmetic progression and proximity voice chat — that positions Beetleball as a socially oriented multiplayer experience from day one.

Two years of development

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8 announcements · 6 substantial · 18 months with nothing

News & source history

9 recorded posts · includes developer announcements and press coverage

Community AnnouncementsSep 11, 2026
Beetleball Update #1

WEEK 1 UPDATE!This week was spent mainly on fixing major/minor issues with the game to make the experience smoother, as well as re-introducing the low cooldown Blitz gamemode, and a new mechanic: Charged Headbutts. The next update will incl…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
BEETLEBALL IS OUT NOW!

BEETLEBALL IS FINALLY HERE ːsteamhappyːGet in the game with your friends and beetle some balls in the queue or mess around in a custom lobby!As a special thanks to everyone playing on launch, we're giving out 10 beetle eggs to everybody tha…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 30, 2026
Demo Closing Soon!

Thank you guys for playing and enjoying the demo, it's been fun while it lasted. We hope you enjoy the full game that's releasing this September 3rd even more!Join the discord for more frequent announcements:https://discord.gg/beetleball

GamingOnLinuxJul 21, 2026
Beetleball looks hilarious, like Rocket League with bugs that have crazy abilities

Beetleball looks like it could be another good one to have a blast online with friends, or just to have a general laugh with. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/beetleball-looks-hilarious-like-rocket-league-wi…

Community AnnouncementsApr 3, 2026
The Longhorn Beetle Update (Yes it has a grappling hook)

Features Added the long awaited Longhorn Beetle!! It has a grappling hook :)Added a recenter camera buttonAdded a free look buttonAdded option to invert camera X and YAdded an auto rotate camera to movement settingYou can now change the cha…

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Community AnnouncementsMar 1, 2026
DEMO UPDATE: 100+ NEW COSMETICS / 1V1 RANKED REWARDS / QOL IMPROVEMENTS

Features Added a 75% majority ready featureAdded a button in the lobby panel for host to force start gamesAdded around 80 new hats (don't worry they aren't mustaches)Added new wing trailsAdded new skinsAdded new stickersAdded 1 new emoteAdd…

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Community AnnouncementsFeb 23, 2026
MASSIVE NEXTFEST UPDATE (FREE BEETLE EGG LOOTBOXES + A TON OF COSMETICS)

Features- Added Beetle Eggs that can unlock cosmetics (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Legendary, Mythical)- Added levels and experience (gain them by playing)- Added Beetle Bucks currency (earn free by playing)- Added shop screen to main menu (buy…

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Community AnnouncementsFeb 9, 2026
EXCLUSIVE 5V5 RANKED REWARDS FOR STEAM PVP FEST

To celebrate Steam PvP Fest, we've released 5v5 Ranked as a limited time game mode with exclusive rewards!RewardsTop 1000 (by end of event): Bandana cosmeticTop 100 (by end of event): Boxing gloves cosmeticGo play some 5v5 Ranked and earn s…

Community AnnouncementsJan 29, 2026
Beetleball Demo Update #2

FEATURES- Added 1v1 ranked! (It's a limited time gamemode to test how queue times are affected before it can be added permanently)- You can now join custom lobbies while queueing! These are separate from regular custom lobbies so that the n…

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