Game wishlists surpass 100,000 and Alpha test completes successfully; "Kit Manager," blending club management with logistics simulation, now has a Steam demo available
Daedalic Entertainment is pleased to announce a partnership with Outlier to jointly publish the highly anticipated co-op football simulation game, "Kit Manager."
"Kit Manager" blends management simulation with the crazy daily routine of the locker room. The game successfully completed its Alpha test and garnered over 100,000 wishlist adds. Now, its Steam demo officially launched on October 9.
Paul Froggatt, Creative Director at Outlier, stated:
"We are thrilled to partner with Daedalic to bring 'Kit Manager' to more players! Daedalic Entertainment has deep industry expertise and has published many titles that inspired us to pursue game development. They are the ideal publishing partner for 'Kit Manager.' We look forward to working together to advance the game's development."
Carsten Fichtelmann, Founder and CEO of Daedalic Entertainment, stated:
"Outlier scored an early and impressive goal with 'Kit Manager,' and we're excited to help them progress all the way to the top league."
Jonas Hüsges, Chief Operating Officer at Daedalic Entertainment, stated:
"For such a chaotic and lively management sim, playing with friends completely transforms the experience. 'Kit Manager' offers a fresh take on sports and work simulations, combining locker room preparations, matchday management, and league tactics into a frantic and thrilling football spectacle."
Become the unsung hero behind the team
"Kit Manager" is a sports management simulation game for 1 to 4 players, set in the behind-the-scenes work areas of football stadium stands and locker rooms.
Players take on the role of the unsung heroes behind the team, handling the less glamorous but crucial tasks that help the club rise from weekend amateur matches to the top leagues.
Clean boots, mend jerseys, meet player demands, schedule training sessions, and choose the team's starting lineup. Once the match begins, players must rush around behind the scenes, dealing with various unexpected requests that arise during the game.
A single untied shoelace could be the key factor between lifting the championship trophy or suffering relegation. Although kit managers seem to operate behind the scenes, they are actually at the core of the entire team's operations.
Upon the game's official release in 2027, players can experience the hectic and joyful professional life of a kit manager with up to three friends.
Steam Demo Now Available
The current demo includes:
· Single-player and online co-op gameplay
· Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of gameplay, including tutorials and team customization
· Two game modes: Standard Mode and Management Mode
· Supports voice chat and save/load functionality
· Supports mouse, keyboard, and controller input
· Supports English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese
"Kit Manager," developed by Outlier and published by Daedalic Entertainment, is scheduled for official release in 2027.
Game Features
· Single-player or online co-op: Players can manage the club alone or form a four-person team with up to three friends to tackle the chaos of matchday work together.
· Run a football club from behind the scenes: Work as a kit manager in the stadium's后勤 area, balancing player needs, club finances, tactical arrangements, and most importantly, team equipment.
· Lead your club to the top: Start from amateur leagues in Career Mode, climb the ranks, and ultimately guide your club to championship glory.
· Manage kit inventory: Collect a wide variety of team equipment that provides different bonuses, assign jerseys to players, clean their boots, and choose suitable suppliers.
· Subtly influence team tactics: Sneak into the coaching staff's office, adjust formations, assign player roles, and influence scouting and recruitment decisions.
· Handle matchday emergencies: Repair or replace damaged equipment promptly to ensure the team stays in top shape and fights for victory.
About Outlier
Outlier is an independent game development studio with teams based in Dublin, Ireland, and Belfast, Northern Ireland, focused on creating creative strategy and simulation games.
Outlier was founded by Paul Froggatt and Matt Rathbun in 2018. The studio's first title, "This Means Warp," launched on PC in 2022, followed by Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch versions in 2023.
The studio's second title, "Mars Attracts," a whimsical park simulation game set in the classic "Mars Attacks!" universe, was released in September 2026.
Outlier Games has received support from Northern Ireland Screen and the Irish government.
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is celebrating its 20th year in game publishing. With nearly two decades of experience supporting independent developers across major gaming platforms, Daedalic Entertainment has become a renowned publisher in the industry.
Its portfolio features a diverse range of titles, focusing on four key areas: narrative, strategy, co-op, and cozy games. Daedalic Entertainment currently employs around 35 people and is collaborating with several development teams to bring a series of creative new titles to PC and consoles.
Recent releases from the company include "Star Trek: Voyager - Through the Unknown," "Wooden Hearts," "The Occultist," "New Cycle," "Barotrauma," "Unrailed!," "Wild Woods," "Deponia," "Shadow Tactics: Blade of the Shogun," "Hidden Deep," "Fling to the Finish!," and more.
Upcoming titles include the "Home & Harbor" expansion for "Barotrauma," "Viking Defense," "Ghost Haunting," "Surviving Deponia," "Kit Manager," and more.
Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publisher Nacon.
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