Ubisoft expands its esports library with skates-derby style Roller Champions

While new and quirky shooters continue to saturate the esports scene, Ubisoft has other ideas with its new game Roller Champions.

An esports title, the new roller-skates game is not just a straightforward skates-derby. Instead, this free-to-play player-vs-player game, which Ubisoft is launching in early-2020, sets two 3-player teams against each other in a roller-skates battle.

The objective of the game isn’t just about running laps — teams must also score goals to win the match. The rules of the game: take the ball, make a lap while maintaining team-possession, and score. The first to reach five points wins.

It’s very much like a mash-up between basketball and rugby, but on skates and without the dribbling.

In its official introduction at E3 2019, which had a limited-time playable Alpha Demo on Uplay, Ubisoft revealed how in-game arena fans also have a critical role. Gamers must catch their interest to start growing a fanbase to earn experience points. Only then can they unlock new gear, animations, and character customizations.

Roller Champions will only be available on the PC via Uplay.