Xbox Insider Playtest for GOALS Kicks Off Today!

Okay, so you know that kind of buzzing sensation you get when something super exciting is about to happen? Yeah, that’s the JOGO Festival for ya! We’re talking football like you’ve never played before, right here in GOALS. And it kicks off today! But wait—am I getting ahead of myself? Let’s rewind a bit.

So, got yourself an Xbox Series X|S? Perfect. Dive into this wild, fast-paced showdown, all thanks to the Xbox Insider Playtest. Challenges? Oh, they’re there, drenched in rewards like it’s some kinda football treasure hunt. The JOGO Festival is all about celebrating the beautiful game—whatever that means to you.

Right, what’s GOALS all about anyway? Well, huh, it’s one of those gameplay-first deals. And wouldn’t you know it’s free to play—what a steal, right? This ain’t just your regular old multiplayer bash. It’s ready and waiting for the esports crowds—though I can’t say I’m too tuned into that world. It feels like real football, but who am I to judge? Build your club, beef up your squad, and then—well, just get out there and show them what you’ve got!

Oh, and if you’re the curious type, go on, take a peek at their official site. Or if you’re like me and sometimes just need to yap about this stuff, their Discord’s wide open for chats and more. It’s a good time, trust me.

But hey, how do you even get in on this action? Well, settle in with your Xbox Series X|S, fire up the Xbox Insider Hub app. Don’t have it? Get rummaging in the store—you’ll find it tucked away there somewhere.

Once you’re in, head over to Previews > GOALS, then hit that join button. Might take a sec, but you’ll soon be directed to the Store, and voilà, install GOALS Alpha. Oh, space is limited. First-come, first-served kinda deal. So, no dawdling!

Oh, heads up: This playtest is exclusive to Xbox Series X|S folks. So if you’re on something else, well… yeah, awkward.

Ran into a snag while playing? Don’t hold it in! Here’s how you do the feedback dance: press and hold that home button on your controller. You’ll wanna report a problem. Choose the Games category and GOALS Alpha when filling out the details. They say it helps with investigations, but it’s probably just nice to air grievances, right?

Lastly—and I mean it, I should probably stop rambling—want more info? Hit up @XboxInsider on X/Twitter, or keep checking this blog. And hey, no harm in mingling with the community over on the Xbox Insider SubReddit either. Okay, ending my spiel before I get way too carried away!