Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 will launch for PlayStation 4 and Switch on June 11 in Japan for 7,700 yen (8,470 yen with tax), Konami announced. The PlayStation 4 version will be a digital-only release.
A digital-only “Powerful Edition” will also be available for 9,700 yen (10,670 yen with tax), which includes 324 additional background music tracks from previous Powerful Pro Baseball titles, as well as the downloadable content “All-Time Legend Complete Set.” Further information regarding downloadable content is available at the official website.
Pre-orders for both the standard and Powerful Edition digital editions will include an early unlock of the in-game “Crown Stadium.”
Like previous years, the PlayStation 4 version will support PlayStation VR and the Switch version will support amiibo. Both versions support local multiplayer for up to four players, and online multiplayer for up to two players.
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■ Includes Modes and Scenarios Commemorating the “2026 World Baseball Classic”
Train with the Japanese National Team to Become the “Best in the World”!
The game’s “Success” mode, where you develop original players as you progress through the story, includes a scenario set at the “2026 World Baseball Classic.” It features a “Buddy System” that allows you to train alongside your favorite players. Depending on which player you team up with, you can enjoy a variety of development options.
Challenge Legendary Japanese National Team Players in “Showdown! Legend Battle”
Develop your original player by facing former Japanese national team players and current professional players in serious, one-at-bat showdowns. Win the fifth match in each round to recruit the Japanese national team player you defeat. In bonus stages, national team players from other countries will also appear. Advance through the rounds, boost your stats, and aim to defeat all 50 players!
■ What are Shohei Otani’s Stats This Year? Wear the “2026 World Baseball Classic” Japanese National Team Uniform
Shohei Ohtani’s Latest Player Stats Revealed
As a pitcher, Ohtani retains his original pitch, the “Sweeper,” from the previous title, and now throws at a top speed of 164 kilometers per hour—one of the fastest among the pitchers in the game. As a batter, Ohtani’s Power rating is “S98,” and he possesses the special ability “Intimidation,” which lowers the opposing pitcher’s stats.