The playtest launched on Steam on May 30, 2026, and runs through June 3, giving tens of thousands of players their first hands-on look at the quirky 1–4 player co-op title. To mark the occasion, Outlier also dropped a brand new gameplay trailer showcasing the game in its current state.Run the Locker Room, Run the ClubIn <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://whatoplay.com/games/kitman/">Kitman</a>, players take on the role of an enthusiastic equipment manager tasked with keeping a soccer club ticking from behind the scenes. The job isn't just about folding jerseys, there's a surprisingly deep strategic layer that has the Kitman quietly pulling the strings as a shadow team manager: adjusting formations, scouting fresh talent, and steering the club up the league table.When match day arrives, the real chaos begins. Players must supply a clean kit, repair damaged gear on the fly, and sweat the small stuff, because in Kitman, a single untied shoelace could cost the team the match.The game supports full online co-op for up to four players, or can be tackled solo for those who prefer to run a tight ship alone.Feedback-Driven DevelopmentOutlier has made community playtesting a cornerstone of its development process, a philosophy that defined the studio's previous titles, This Means Warp (2022) and the early access title <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://whatoplay.com/games/mars-attracts/">Mars Attracts</a> (2025). Kitman is no different; the studio says feedback gathered during this playtest window will directly inform the game's design ahead of a planned full release later in 2026.Founded in 2018 by Paul Froggatt and Matt Rathbun and operating across Dublin and Belfast, Outlier has built a reputation for inventive strategy games with strong co-op hooks. Kitman looks set to continue that tradition, this time trading deep space for the deep end of professional football.Interested players can <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4186890/Kitman/">wishlist Kitman on Steam</a> and follow Outlier's updates across their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@OutlierSocial">YouTube</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://discord.com/invite/qweF5Px">Discord</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/OutlierSocial">social channels</a>.

Kitman Playtest Goes Live on Steam with 50,000 Players

Dublin/Belfast indie studio Outlier has kicked off a highly anticipated playtest for its upcoming soccer stadium sim Kitman, drawing 50,000 sign-ups on day one.