Blood Bowl 3 (2023)

Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top… leaving your opponents in the graveyard.

Blood Bowl 3, the latest entry in the beloved franchise, continues to build upon the unique blend of fantasy football and tabletop gaming, providing a challenging and engaging experience. This time, six annual seasons are offered, each introducing a distinct faction with their unique characteristics. From the ancient Lizardmen in Season 1 to Halflings & Goblins making their debut in Season 6, the release brings a diversified gameplay experience.

Blood Bowl 3 offers three key alternative editions: The Brutal, The Black Orcs, and The Imperial Nobility edition, loaded with additional features like customization packs, Brutal Ball packs and more. Players who preorder gain access to exclusive team logos and a unique dice set emphasizing the game’s tagline, “First come, first served.”

In a Blood Bowl match, fair play often takes a back seat to brutality and cunning. Players are required to strategically manage their teams - from dodging or eliminating opponents to scoring decisive touchdowns. The introduction of new skills and redesigned passing mechanics, based on the official rules of the latest edition of the tabletop game, will surely appeal to long-time fans while adding more depth for newcomers.

Players can create and customize their own teams, including their appearance and armor, even extending to recruitment of cheerleaders and coaches. However, caution should be exercised as injuries incurred can be severe, dramatically affecting the player’s line-up and potentially ending a player’s career on the field.

A single-player campaign is made available for all factions while an improved competitive mode offers new league management features and an official ladder. Additionally, for convenience, a flexible timer has been integrated to balance training sessions between experienced players and beginners.

The release will feature 12 factions including Orcs, Humans, Dark Elves, Dwarves, and more. However, it’s not just the diversity of factions that sets Blood Bowl 3 apart. The game introduces pitches with special game rules to add variety to matches and several new customization options, providing a comprehensive experience for players.

Blood Bowl 3 also promises a new solo campaign. Players, after being acknowledged by an agent for their coaching prowess, are sponsored to participate in a brand-new Blood Bowl event: the Clash of Sponsors. Successful teams will face off against star players who have become brand ambassadors, promising thrilling matches for the audience.

While the campaign and friendly matches against players or AI are on offer, Blood Bowl 3 also debuts a new competitive mode. This allows for competition against players worldwide and of all levels. The introduction of competitive seasons with an official ladder and a league system further enhances the roster of options available to players. Furthermore, regular challenges through temporary game modes will keep the players engaged in the brutal sport of Blood Bowl.