Pro Jank Footy, the Australian-made Aussie Rules arcade game starring Aunty Donna’s Broden Kelly, is officially set to launch on all major platforms in 2026 – Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
‘Pro Jank Footy blends the immediacy of classic arcade sports games like NBA Jam and NHL ‘94
with the unpredictability of local Aussie Rules,’ according to a statement from developers Powerbomb Games and Tinker Town.
‘Designed for solo play, couch multiplayer and quick-fire sessions, the game captures the wild energy, humour and spontaneity of grassroots footy.’
Pro Jank Footy set to launch in 2026 – quick links
New trailer and release window
To celebrate the game’s release window narrowing, Powerbomb has released a new trailer for Pro Jank Footy, including new footage of its wild and wonderful gameplay. As mentioned, this is an Aussie Rules adaptation – but it also includes magic and mystery, with players able to gain various power-ups during matches.
These power-ups include enforced transformation into a bird, the option to travel through portals, the arrival of a car on the field, the arrival of someone’s dad (who has a short sprint), the football turning lava-hot and more.
What’s most compelling about Pro Jank Footy is that it’s unafraid to get weird, with standard sports gameplay paired with some absolutely wacky scenarios, all commentated by the excellent Broden Kelly (who also appears as a playable character, per a recent reveal in the Pro Jank Footy promo collectable cards).
Those keen to jump in for rounds of absurdist Aussie Rules won’t have to wait long, as new details are on the way. Expect to hear much more about Pro Jank Footy throughout 2026.
ScreenHub’s preview of Pro Jank Footy
ScreenHub was recently able to get hands-on with Pro Jank Footy, experiencing all its thrills and spills. Here are the highlights from our preview:
‘Pro Jank Footy is a game that isn’t afraid to ask big, bold questions that shake you to your very core. For example, how are you supposed to win a game of footy when, suddenly, you become a seagull? It’s a conundrum that’ll haunt every new match, every next kick. At any time, at any moment, seagulls might be everywhere.
That’s not the only horror that may face you on this AFL field. Each time someone scores a goal, you get a smorgasbord of power-up options, each weirder and funnier than the last. What if you had a really big leg for an extra-strong kick? What if your opponents suddenly grew 10 feet tall? What if the classic DVD Video logo suddenly appeared, and blocked your view? What if all of these things happened at once, and your path to victory was dogged by big-legged giants and haunted by the DVD Video logo? And what if you were a bird, as well?
Pro Jank Footy revels in this chaos. It’s a sports simulator that is incredibly silly, fun and absolutely absorbing. We can always do with games that take themselves less seriously and in this upcoming release, Powerbomb Games, Tinker Town and Umbrella have something grand on their hands.
You can play Pro Jank Footy as a classic footy simulator. You don’t have to choose the shenanigans. There’s a basic mode where you’re playing through matches in standard style, without any silly antics. Gameplay in either mode is directly inspired by arcade games, particularly NBA Jam. It’s sleek and approachable, allowing you to charge across fields, tackle and boot your way to victory.’
ScreenHub: Pro Jank Footy preview – a hilarious sports sim riddled with jokes
