FIFA Heroes Soft Launch Marks an Early Step in FIFA’s Post-EA Gaming Strategy

Solace Games, an Indie studio, has partnered with FIFA to make an Arcade game, FIFA Heroes. FIFA Heroes features a 5v5 arcade-style match featuring FIFA's official mascots and some of the game's biggest Icons, with each having their own unique abilities. The game comes as one of the first FIFA-licensed titles after Matchday Champions and FIFA Rivals, post-FIFA's split with EA.

Currently, the FIFA Heroes Soft Launch on Android has happened in the SEA regions of Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Let's take a look at the new FIFC-licensed title's gameplay basics and how you can download it from anywhere.

FIFA Heroes Gameplay Brings an Arcadey Take on the World’s Game

FIFA Heroes uses the official mascots from the FIFA World Cup 2026, with each of the mascots having unique playstyles, powers, and strengths. While some can create magical barriers, some can freeze opponents, and others can even teleport from one spot to another. This is a PvP title featuring epic rarity arenas, custom celebration, and much more.

According to the official Play Store description, the title will feature a global leaderboard, and as you progress up the board, while earning exciting rewards. While you wait to get your hands on FIFA Heroes, check our recent coverage on another unique football title, Kitman Alpha Testing.

How to Download FIFA Heroes Soft Launch: Step-by-Step Guide

As mentioned above, the FIFA Heroes Soft Launch phase is currently available in the SEA countries of Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. And if you are an Android user residing in these areas, you can download and play the game right away. However, if you are living anywhere else, here's a brief on how to get FIFA Heroes Early Access from anywhere:

How to Download FIFA Heroes on Android

While the latest FIFA-licensed title isn't available anywhere else apart from the countries mentioned above. You can still play the title with a VPN. Here's how:

• Install any free VPN, namely TunnelBear, Proton, or other options.
• Set your region to one of the three regions: Malaysia, Philippines, or Singapore.
• Create a new Google account in your Google Play Store
• Search FIFA Heroes on your device and install it.

Do note that this process will only work in Android devices; we still haven't received any information related to iOS devices. Although the devs are yet to disclose the game's global launch, FIFA Heroes is expected to launch in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

That's all we have to discuss on FIFA Heroes Early Access. While you wait for the game to open in your country, check our recent coverage on Eye of the Match, a unique title where you play as the VAR Referee and not the players!