Despelote, a soccer game about people, secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Today, publisher Panic and developers Julián Cordero and Sebastián Valbuena set the release date for Despelote. The game is slated for May 1, 2025.

Despelote was only just confirmed for Nintendo Switch in December. As part of that news, we were given a 2025 launch window.

For those that missed it previously, here’s a rundown of the game:

Despelote is a soccer game about people. Get immersed in the streets and parks of Quito through the eyes and ears of eight year old Julián. Dribble, pass and shoot your soccer ball around town, and see what happens when you kick it someone’s way. Feel the city change as Ecuador comes closer than ever to qualifying for the World Cup.

Key Features

• A bittersweet and sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth.
• Explore a dense town space at your leisure, full of activities, interactions, and mischief to get up to.
• A physics-based soccer ball that feels good to kick around in a first-person perspective.
• A vibrant world full of characters that have funny, and genuine conversations.
• Photos and audio recorded on location in Ecuador are used to create a strong sense of place.

The latest trailer for Despelote, which includes the release date, can be found below.

Release Date Trailer

Outside of this one, there are still plenty of other games planned for Nintendo Switch. Keep track of our coverage here.