Codemasters Online and Microsoft have announced the release date for Sensible World of Soccer as 19th December.

Codemasters says Sensible World of Soccer brings with it all its classic elements to a new generation of players. The game keeps all of the original touches that made it a genre defining title, as well as introducing all-new optional enhancements to bring the game up to date.

Sensible World of Soccer introduces players for the first time to all-new online multiplayer modes allowing players globally to take up the challenge and compete in intense online football matches in true Sensible Soccer style. The game also includes both original and updated custom graphics modes from the original designer.

“We are extremely pleased to announce that SWOS is coming to Xbox Live Arcade before Christmas,” says Tim Hodges, Assistant Product Manager. "Players are going to have a great holiday playing one of the best known and loved retro classics of all time. The wait has definitely been worthwhile, the online play is a blast and the game looks amazing and we are confident that players both new and old will feel the same way."

For more information, visit wos-game.com.