Soccer Kid Collection Launches on Nintendo Switch, Bringing Classic SNES and MS-DOS Versions to Modern Players

QUByte Interactive announced today that the Soccer Kid Collection will be available on the Nintendo Switch. The package bundles the original Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) release and the MS‑DOS version of the 1993 platformer that follows a young hero on a quest to recover a stolen World Cup trophy.

The announcement comes on 18 June 2026, the same day the collection is released on the Switch eShop. According to the company’s statement, the collection includes a modern preservation layer that adds save‑state functionality, CRT‑style filters, and a digital gallery of original packaging and manuals. The feature set is designed to make the classic titles more accessible to contemporary players while preserving the original gameplay experience.

Soccer Kid was first released for the Amiga in 1993 by Krisalis Software. The game was later ported to several platforms, including the SNES, MS‑DOS, 3DO, Atari Jaguar, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, and the Super Nintendo. The SNES version was released in 1994 and received mixed reviews, with critics noting its unique blend of soccer mechanics and side‑scrolling platforming. The MS‑DOS conversion, released the same year, was praised for its faithful recreation of the original Amiga visuals and sound.

The collection’s inclusion of both the SNES and MS‑DOS versions reflects the historical breadth of the title. The SNES cartridge was distributed worldwide in 1994, a period when Nintendo’s console was competing with Sega’s Genesis. The MS‑DOS version, meanwhile, catered to the growing PC gaming market of the early 1990s, a time when Microsoft’s operating system was the dominant platform for personal computers.

From a technical perspective, the Switch port uses the console’s hybrid architecture to run the original code unchanged. The game runs in a full‑screen mode that can be adjusted to match the aspect ratios of the original releases. The added save‑state feature allows players to pause the game at any point and resume later, a convenience not present in the original releases. The CRT filter option emulates the look of a 1990s television set, providing a nostalgic visual cue for fans.

The release of the Soccer Kid Collection aligns with a broader trend of retro game preservation on modern platforms. Nintendo’s Switch has become a popular destination for classic titles, and the eShop hosts a growing library of emulated and remastered games. By packaging the SNES and MS‑DOS versions together, QUByte Interactive offers a comprehensive experience that highlights the game’s evolution across platforms.

As of today, the collection is available for purchase on the Nintendo Switch eShop worldwide. No additional releases or expansions have been announced. Fans of the original title can now experience Soccer Kid on a modern console with enhanced features that preserve the original gameplay while adding modern conveniences.