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Golf 5 MAX, the retro-meets-modern arcade golf game and spinoff of the Golf5 VR simulator series developed by AAA Game Studios, tees off on PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, with its debut demo launching as a part of Steam Next Fest.
Become an ‘80s golf superstar, and coach one of eight rivals with unique personalities, skill sets, and upgradable attributes with RPG-style progression. Choose between 18-hole Classic mode, the intense “birdie-or-bust” rules of Arcade Mode, or challenge golfers globally in PvP and team-based matches.
During Steam Next Fest, head to the tree-lined Forest Parkland course, championing Lachie “Long Ball” McDonald’s powerful swings or “Ol’ Reliable” Michael Hoffman’s balanced skillset.https://www.youtube.com/@gamezplay
Bomb drives down the tree-lined fairways of the Forest Parkland Golf Course with two characters in the demo, Send balls sailing with the high-powered swings of Lachie “Long Ball” McDonald, or sacrifice distance for accuracy with the steady mechanics of “Ol’ Reliable” Michael Hoffman, Upgrade eight characters with RPG-style progression and dominate five courses at launch.
Drive, chip and putt a path into golf’s pantheon in a classic arcade experience draped in ‘80s sports broadcasting nostalgia. Play with precision thanks to Golf 5’s realistic physics engine, and enjoy both classic 18-hole gameplay, Career Mode, and challenging golf gauntlets putting skills to the ultimate test.
Survive until the 18th hole in Arcade Mode’s “Birdie or bust” rules, where average scores risk ending the round. Team up with friends or challenge rivals during online multiplayer sessions with up to four players, with modes like Match Play, Scrambles, Stroke Play, and 2 vs. 2 Four-Ball rules. Enter official International eGolf Federation tournaments to climb the global rankings.
Upgrade a variety of stat points to train the perfect golfer — increase shot distance with Power, upgrade Technique for increased sidespin, build up Consistency and Focus for slower shot meters, and improve Putting to for next-level vision on the greens. Unlock official Callaway club sets like the Mavrik and Epic collections.
Golf 5 MAX will head to the green on PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese language support.
