Xbox Insider Playtest for GOALS Launches Today!

Oh boy, so you wanna dive into this whirlwind PvP football thing called the JOGO Festival? Yeah, it’s live right now in GOALS and you can jump right in if you’re rocking an Xbox Series X|S. And, honestly, who doesn’t want to get in on some chaotic football action? You get to take on competitors, tackle some challenges—quite literally—and snag unique rewards. It’s a whole tribute to the beautiful game and all that jazz.

Now, about GOALS, the game itself—it’s still cooking but it’s supposed to be this super responsive, free-to-play thing with a focus on multiplayer and esports. It’s like, they want you to feel like you’re actually on a football field. Sounds ambitious, right? You’ll get to build your club, deck out your squad, and prove your worth on the green. If you’re weirdly curious—and, let’s face it, who wouldn’t be—go check out the GOALS website. And if you’re in a chatty mood or just wanna chill, hit up their Discord. People are there.

So, participating: it’s pretty simple but feels like you’re on a quest. First, you gotta sign in on your Xbox Series X|S, find that Xbox Insider Hub app—install it if you haven’t, duh. Then, hunt down the ‘Previews’ section, find GOALS, and bam, hit ‘Join’. Wait a sec for the registration to do its thing, then the Store will point you to install the GOALS Alpha. But heads up, there’s only so much room, so better move quick. And yeah, it’s Xbox X|S only. Sorry, anyone not on that train.

Feedback time! If stuff goes sideways while you’re playing—and let’s be real, something usually does—don’t just sit there. Hold down the home button on your controller, find ‘Report a problem,’ and make sure you throw it under ‘Games’—specifically GOALS Alpha. Details matter, so fill that form with all the nitty-gritty so they can figure out what went wrong.

Last but not least—wanna stay in the loop? Follow them on X, aka Twitter, at @XboxInsider. Keep an eye on their blog, too. They’ve got announcements and such. And hey, if you’re feeling sociable, hop onto the Xbox Insider SubReddit. Chat it up with the community—it’s a thing, I guess.