Pinball FX
GAME » on March 31, 2022
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Zen Studios pinball simulation gets an Unreal Engine overhaul.

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Overview

Pinball FX (not to be confused with the 2007 game of the same name) is a free-to-play virtual pinball collection developed and released by Zen Studios for the PlayStation 5 (Platform), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (Platform), PlayStation 4 (Platform), and PC (Platform) (via the Epic Games Store (Concept)) on February 16, 2023. The PC version was originally released as an Early Access title on March 31, 2022, and later received a Steam release on April 13, 2023. It later received a Nintendo Switch (Platform) release on July 6, 2023.

The fourth main installment of the Pinball FX (Franchise) series (after Pinball FX3 (Game)) and a name "reboot", Pinball FX features a new game engine built with Unreal Engine and includes most tables from Pinball FX3 (Game) (and its spin-offs) remastered with improved graphics and ball physics. In addition, it introduces a subscription system (Pinball FX Pinball Pass) and a customizable virtual room (the "PinHall").

While most tables from Pinball FX3 are brought over, players will need to repurchase all tables. In Early Access, they introduced a piecemeal pricing scheme while removing the concept of "table packs", which allowed cross-platform purchases; this was later removed in the full version.

It later received a spin-off for mature-oriented tables, known as Pinball M (Game).


Gameplay

With the move to the new Pinball FX "reboot" most of the tables that were available in Pinball FX 3 were carried over, but with players needing to repurchase all tables. The only tables that did not make the move were The Walking Dead Pinball and Portal Pinball.

This reboot of the series moves the game to the Unreal Engine and upgrades the tables with improved graphics and physics.


Pinball Pass

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A new addition to Pinball FX is called the Pinball Pass. The Pinball Pass is a paid monthly/yearly subscription service that allows players to pay a fee each month or year, with access to most of the tables that are released. Not all of the tables are guaranteed to be released for Pinball Pass subscribers due to rules with some licensors.


Tables (New)

Zen Originals

Secrets & Shadows Pack

Sold as a bundle for $14.99. Also included in the Starter Bundle.

  • Curse of the Mummy
  • Pinball Noir
  • Sky Pirates: Treasures of the Clouds

Honor and Legacy Pack

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Added on June 8, 2023.

  • A Samurai's Vengeance
  • Verne's Mysterious Island

Other Tables

  • Grimm Tales ($4.99)
  • Wrath of the Elder Gods ($4.99)

Brace Yourself Games Pinball

Tables based on games from Brace Yourself Games (Company).

DreamWorks Pinball

Tables based on multiple film franchises from DreamWorks Animation.

DreamWorks Pinball

Sold as a bundle for $14.99.

Game Night Pinball

Tables based on multiple board games from Asmodee.

Game Night Pinball Volume 1

Released on December 7, 2023 and sold as a bundle for $9.99.

Gearbox Pinball

Tables based on multiple game franchises from Gearbox.

Gearbox Pinball

These tables can be bought either in a pack or separately.

Hasbro Pinball

Tables based on multiple toy franchises from Hasbro.

Legendary Pinball

Tables based on multiple film franchises from Legendary Pictures.

Godzilla vs. Kong Pinball Pack

Sold as a bundle for $14.99.

Other Tables

Nickelodeon Pinball

Tables based on multiple TV franchises from Nickelodeon.

Paramount Pinball

Tables based on multiple film franchises from Paramount Pictures.

Peanuts Pinball

Tables are based on the comic strip franchise Peanuts (Franchise).

Pinball Wild Cards

Used for various misc. licenses.

Star Trek Pinball

Tables based on the sci-fi franchise Star Trek (Franchise).

Star Trek Pinball

Sold as a bundle for $14.99. Added on December 7, 2023.

Universal Pinball

Tables based on multiple film and TV franchises from Universal Pictures.

Universal Pinball: TV Classics

Sold as a bundle for $14.99. Added on May 16, 2024.

Williams Pinball

Licensed recreations of real-world pinball tables from Williams and Bally.

Williams Pinball Volume 7

These tables can be bought either in a pack or separately.

Williams Pinball Volume 8

Sold as a bundle for $14.99. Added on December 12, 2024.

Other Tables

Tables (Returning)

Most tables from Pinball FX3 were brought back, with the current exceptions being the Balls of Glory Pinball, Aliens vs. Pinball, and Bethesda Pinball packs, and the Portal and The Walking Dead tables.


Zen Originals

Core Collection

Released for $9.99. Also included in the Zen Originals Collection 1 bundle.

  • Pasha
  • Rome
  • Biolab
  • Secrets of the Deep

Carnivals & Legends

Released for $6.99. Also included in the Zen Originals Collection 1 bundle.

  • Son of Zeus
  • Adventure Land

Charity Pack

Sold as a bundle for $4.99, with proceeds going to both the Project Pinball and Budapest Pinball Museum funds. Added on December 7, 2023.

  • Epic Quest
  • Excalibur

Other Tables

  • Sorcerer's Lair (included for free)
  • Wild West Rampage (included for free)
  • CastleStorm (Game) ($2.99) - Also included in the Zen Originals Collection 1 bundle.
  • Super League Football ($2.99) - Returns from Pinball FX2 (Game). Added on May 16, 2024.

Marvel Pinball

Tables based on multiple superhero franchises from Marvel.

Marvel Pinball Original Pack

Released for $9.99. Also included in the Marvel Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue

Released for $9.99. Also included in the Marvel Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Marvel Pinball: Marvel Legends Pack

Released for $9.99. Also included in the Marvel Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles

Released for $9.99. Also included in the Marvel Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Marvel's Women of Power

Released for $6.99. Also included in the Marvel Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Marvel Pinball: Heavy Hitters

Released for $9.99. Also included in the Marvel Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Marvel Pinball: Cinematic Pack

Released for $9.99. Also included in the Marvel Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

South Park Pinball

Tables based on the adult animation TV series South Park (Franchise).

South Park Pinball

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Added on October 12, 2023 and returning from Pinball FX2 (Game).

  • South Park: Super Sweet Pinball
  • Butters' Very Own Pinball Game

Star Wars Pinball

Tables are based on the sci-fi franchise Star Wars (Franchise).

Star Wars Pinball

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Star Wars Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Star Wars Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Star Wars Pinball: Heroes Within

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Star Wars Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens

Sold as a bundle for $4.99. Also included in the Star Wars Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Star Wars Pinball: Unsung Heroes

Sold as a bundle for $6.99. Also included in the Star Wars Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Star Wars Pinball: The Last Jedi

Sold as a bundle for $6.99. Also included in the Star Wars Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

  • Star Wars Pinball: The Last Jedi
  • Star Wars Pinball: Ahch-To Island

Star Wars Pinball: Solo

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Star Wars Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Star Wars Pinball: Thrill of the Hunt

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Returns from Star Wars Pinball VR (Game).

Universal Pinball

Tables based on multiple film and TV franchises from Universal Pictures.

Universal Classics Pinball

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Starter Bundle.

Jurassic World Pinball

Sold as a bundle for $9.99.

Williams Pinball

Licensed recreations of real-world pinball tables from Williams and Bally.

Williams Pinball: Volume 1

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Williams Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Williams Pinball: Volume 2

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Williams Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Williams Pinball: Volume 3

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Williams Pinball Collection 1 bundle.

Williams Pinball: Volume 4

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Williams Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Williams Pinball: Volume 5

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Williams Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Williams Pinball: Volume 6

Sold as a bundle for $9.99. Also included in the Williams Pinball Collection 2 bundle.

Williams Pinball: Universal Monsters Pack

Sold as a bundle for $6.99.

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Name
Pinball FX
Release Date
March 31, 2022
Platform
PC (Platform)
Nintendo Switch (Platform)
Xbox One (Platform)
PlayStation 4 (Platform)
PlayStation 5 (Platform)
Xbox Series X (Platform)
Developer
3466689-5581602944-EoBAM.jpgZen Studios (Company)
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3466689-5581602944-EoBAM.jpgZen Studios (Company)
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Pinball (Genre)
Franchise
Pinball FX (Franchise)
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