Blood Bowl 3

Blood Bowl 3

Released Feb 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.

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Evaluation

Blood Bowl 3 launched on February 23, 2023 and has been operated as a live seasonal game ever since, delivering a consistent cadence of seasonal updates with new teams, gameplay modes, community events, and competitive ladder changes. Notable recent seasons include Season 8 (March 2025, Amazon team), Season 9 (June 2025, Khorne team), Season 10 (September 2025, Vampire team), and Season 11 (December 2025, Chaos Dwarf team). Each season has included a Blood Pass — a monetized progression pass offering exclusive cosmetics — confirming the game's live-service structure. On July 1, 2026, Slitherine announced it had become the new publisher of the Blood Bowl video game franchise. Shortly after, on July 24, 2026, the developer confirmed that a new competitive season and Blood Pass are launching "very soon," along with improvements to the Arena matchmaking system. That same announcement also formally unveiled Warhammer Blood Bowl — a successor title planned for release by the end of 2026, built directly on Blood Bowl 3's foundation. All Blood Bowl 3 players will receive Warhammer Blood Bowl for free, with all purchased content carrying over. A playable demo is planned for after summer 2026, and the annual World Championship has been rescheduled to December 2026–February 2027 to align with the new title's launch. As of the assessment date (August 27, 2026), Blood Bowl 3 remains fully active and purchasable, with new seasonal content confirmed as imminent. The transition to Warhammer Blood Bowl does not mark an end to the live content cycle — it represents an evolution of the same platform with continued seasons and competitive play.
Evidence
Developer confirms a new competitive season and Blood Pass launching 'very soon,' along with Arena matchmaking improvements. Also officially announces Warhammer Blood Bowl as a successor title planned for release by end of 2026, free for all BB3 owners with all content carrying over. A playable demo is planned for after summer 2026.
news post · Jul 24, 2026 source content planned
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Season 11 launched with the Chaos Dwarf team, competitive ladder changes, a new community event, and various fixes — continuing the established seasonal content model.
news post · Dec 9, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

6 of 6 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Strap on your boots, don your helmet, adjust your shoulder guards and chest plate… and slip a sharpened dagger into your belt (discreetly).

Wars are no longer fought in the Old World since the populace decided to resolve their differences through a sport dedicated to the god Nuffle: Blood Bowl. However, just as much blood is shed in this sport as on the battlefields it replaced. Murder, mutilation, cheating, corruption, sorcery and even divine intervention are all fair game on the pitch, to the delight of every rabid fan!

  • Be merciless but not brainless – Take control of a team from 12 factions available, each with its own unique characteristics, and hobble the progress of your opponents by positioning your players wisely. Dodge or ruthlessly eliminate those who get in your way and reach the end zone to score decisive touchdowns! The cleverest strategists will obviously have the advantage, but will that be enough? An out-of-control troll could devour a team-mate and change the course of the match.

  • You're the boss – Create players; customize their appearance, emblems and armour; recruit cheerleaders and your coach; then compete in the fiercest competitions in the Old World. But be warned: injuries are common and there's a strong possibility that some of your players will leave the pitch feet first, putting a permanent end to their career…

What's new in Blood Bowl 3


  • Based on the official rules of the latest edition of the board game, including new skills and redesigned passing mechanics
  • 12 factions to choose from, including the Black Orcs, Imperial Nobility, Old World Alliance and the Chaos Renegades for the first time in a Blood Bowl video game
  • Pitches with special game rules to add variety to your matches
  • New customization options for your coaches, cheerleaders, teams and every piece of your players' armour
  • A single-player campaign available to all factions
  • An improved competitive mode with new league management features and an official ladder
  • A flexible timer to help organize training sessions between experienced players and beginners without constraints


Factions available at launch: The Orcs, The Humans, The Dark Elves, The Dwarves, The Skaven, The Chaos Chosen, The Elven Union, The Nurgle, The Imperial Nobility, The Black Orcs, The Old World Alliance and The Chaos Renegades.

The brand-new solo campaign


An agent has spotted your coaching achievements on the pitch and has decided to pay for you and your team to participate in a brand-new Blood Bowl event: the Clash of Sponsors. Can you destroy your opponents and make the crowd dream?

  • Compete against the most successful sponsor teams in the Old World
  • Pit yourself against star players who have become brand ambassadors, including the legendary Griff Oberwald
  • Play with your choice of faction and use this team in all other game modes

Competitive modes with limitless possibilities


As well as the campaign and friendly matches against other players or the AI, Blood Bowl 3 has an all-new competitive mode in which you can compete against other players of all levels and from all over the world:

  • Competitive seasons with an official ladder
  • A league system available to players, with new management options and the ability to create your own custom tournaments with your preferred settings (stadiums, pitches, timer, factions…)
  • Regular challenges via temporary game modes

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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