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5 July 2026

What does the future hold for KICKER?

I’ve got much further than I ever intended, though it’s also taken a lot more effort. iPad, iPhone, Android phones and tablets, classic and modernised editions, solo and multiplayer modes.... I’m still working on two major features: - Player and team databases ...

4 July 2026

All versions are live

OK, iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone and Android tablet. All versions are now available. The tablet versions in the Tribute Edition have a brand-new front end, but the smartphone versions look smart too. The asynchronous online mode should work exactly the sam ...

29 May 2026

Kicker - now also playable on iphone

The title says it all: KICKER is now available on the iPhone too. The screens have been optimised, the graphics have been spruced up, and of course you can also enjoy cross-platform multiplayer.

10 May 2026

Multiplayer - is really coming!

Hi, version 0.19 is currently live with the first elements of the new multiplayer mode, but over the next 2–3 days, version 0.21.0 will go live, marking a huge step forward. Then you’ll really be able to play against each other online. I’ve been testing a seas ...

6 May 2026

Penalty shoot-out

From version 0.17.0 onwards, the DFB and UEFA Cups will feature the thrilling penalty shoot-out if no winner is decided after the home and away legs. I’m currently working on the biggest challenge – a multiplayer version... let’s see how that goes.

1 May 2026

0.16 is live ....

I’m looking forward to receiving the first testers’ feedback, bug reports and feature requests. DFB Pokal Flow should now be up and running, and I’ve also continued working on the match highlights.

26 April 2026

Here we go - Version 0.15.0 is here

OK, so it has finally happened… I’ve made some changes to the original – but for now, only to the graphics. I thought that after 35 years, the event notifications could do with a bit of a visual revamp.

24 April 2026

The first really testable version of "KICKER - Tribute Edition" is here

Here it is – the first version that feels good enough to test. I’d be really chuffed if you’d give it a go. The TestFlight barrier is really low. I’d be delighted to receive some initial feedback soon. If that doesn’t happen, it’s no big deal – I’ve had a lot ...

12 April 2026

Hello kicker-atari.de and goodbye kicker.weigand.xyz

It was about time. The ultimate (and only) fan page for the ATARI ST shareware game KICKER has finally got its own domain: https://kicker-atari.de. And because that’s so great, KICKER is also accessible via https://www.starbyte-supersoccer.de – the commercial ...

15 December 2023