Updated Article – July 21st 2025
There’s a new gameplay trailer for Pure Pool Pro out in the wild – and you won’t want to miss it. This really is Cue Sports Redefined…
Original Article – April 17th 2025
Prepare for the next evolution in virtual cue sports – Pure Pool Pro is coming!
Ripstone has unveiled Pure Pool Pro, a stunning new installment in their critically acclaimed pool simulation franchise.
Aiming to set a new benchmark for realism, Pure Pool Pro boasts cutting-edge native 8K visuals (on supported hardware), hyper-realistic physics, and a brand-new high-stakes arena, coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PC (Steam, Epic) in Q3 2025.
Building on the legacy of the beloved original, Pure Pool Pro promises more detail than ever before. Featuring a completely redesigned interface and introducing the futuristic “TetraDome” arena, PPP aims to be the most immersive and visually striking pool experience yet created.
Key Features: A New Standard for Pool Sims
Ripstone is going all-in on delivering the definitive pool simulation. Get ready for:
- A New Visual Benchmark: Experience ultra-realistic pool in up to native 8K resolution on high-end systems and the PS5 Pro. Physically accurate lighting, ray tracing, and incredible surface micro-detail combine for an unparalleled level of immersion, making every shot feel truly authentic.
- Enter the ‘TetraDome’: Step into a stunning, futuristic 1,000-seat arena specifically designed for high-stakes competition. The atmosphere of the TetraDome promises to heighten the tension of every frame, making each match feel like a championship final.
- Refined & Redesigned Interface: Navigate the game effortlessly with a sleek, modernised UI and intuitive controls, completely redesigned for seamless accessibility and an enhanced gameplay experience from the first break.
- Next-Level AI Opponents: Face smarter, more dynamic AI opponents programmed to replicate real-world play styles. Crucially, these AI rivals can now be affected by the pressure of your performance, leading to more unpredictable tournaments and nail-biting finishes.
- Master Every Mode: Climb the ranks in a deep Career Mode, tackling hundreds of events across 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Blackball, and Killer rule sets against Amateur, Pro, and Master AI. Push your skills further in challenging modes like Speed Pot, Checkpoint, and Royal Rumble, all while aiming for the top of global leaderboards!
- Real-Time Online With Cross-Play: Take your skills global with overhauled online multiplayer. Engage in real-time competitive matches with seamless cross-play support, challenge friends directly, or prove your mettle in ranked play against opponents worldwide.
- Deep Progression & Customisation: Earn XP as you play to unlock a vast array of custom cues, ball sets, baize colours, and table designs. Showcase your mastery by earning unique ‘Crests’ for your player profile, awarded for achieving impressive in-game feats like skillful trick shots, long potting streaks, and clutch wins under pressure.
Building on Perfection: Team Quotes
The team at Ripstone is clearly passionate about pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Phil Gaskell, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Ripstone: “Pure Pool Pro builds on everything we’ve learned from years of crafting cue sports simulations. Our focus has been on enhancing realism and ensuring every shot feels as satisfying as it does on the table. In doing so we’ve created an experience that rewards skill, feels immersive, and keeps players coming back for more.”
Mark Williams, Principal Technology Architect & Birmingham Studio Head: “With Pure Pool Pro, we’re pushing boundaries to create one of the first native 8K sports sims. New tech has allowed us to bring enhanced physics, physically accurate lighting, and surface micro-detail to reach a level of realism that truly immerses players. We’re confident it’s the most visually and technically advanced pool simulation ever built.“
A Legacy of Excellence
The original Pure Pool was a phenomenal success, setting a high bar back in 2014. We awarded it a perfect 5/5 score in our review, calling it “as near as damn it, perfect” and praising VooFoo Studios (who worked on the original tech now evolved by Ripstone) as “the kings of the hustle.”
Pure Pool Pro looks set to not only meet but exceed those lofty expectations with its next-generation features.
Prepare for the Pro Tour in Q3 2025
Pure Pool Pro is shaping up to be the ultimate experience for virtual pool sharks. With its stunning 8K visuals, enhanced physics, deep career mode, and robust online features with cross-play, it’s one to watch.
Get ready to chalk up when it arrives on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS5 Pro, and PC (Steam) in Q3 2025. Price is still to be determined, but wishlist options should be appearing soon. Stay tuned for more updates!
