Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters launches August 27 in Japan, August 28 worldwide

The road to the top of the world starts here.

Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 27 in Japan and August 28 worldwide, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft announced.

Digital pre-orders available now in the following editions:

Standard Edition ($59.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 / ¥8,470)
- A copy of the game
Deluxe Edition ($79.99 / £74.99 / €89.99 / ¥11,330)
- A copy of the game
- Season Pass
  - Six playable characters and customization items, including uniforms
- Season Pass Bonus
  - Ball Customization: Black Ball
Ultimate Edition ($89.99 / £84.99 / €99.99 / ¥ 12,430)
- A copy of the game
- Season Pass
  - Six playable characters and customization items, including uniforms
- Season Pass Bonus
  - Ball Customization: Black Ball
- Ultimate Edition Bonus Set
  - Five alternate uniforms
  - Three alternate ball customizations
  - Two goal celebrations
  - Two Main Menu themes
  - Two early unlock powerful move cards

Pre-orders for any edition of the game include:

2026 Japan National Team & World Youth Jersey Set – Grants two costumes including the 2026 Japan National Team Jersey and the World Youth Jersey.
Early Team Unlock – Grants access to the playable Brazil Youth team upon starting the game.
Early Background Music Access – Grants access to two playable background music tracks upon starting the game.
- “Moete Hero -WORLD FIGHTERS Ver.-“
- “Moete Hero -Youth Ver.-“

Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

About
The next episode of Tsubasa’s riveting adventure is here! Enjoy the thrill of spectacular soccer actions with 110 playable characters and new sensational super moves. Challenge a friend in the field or support Tsubasa on his Journey, the ball is yours.
Key Features
New and Improved Gameplay – Action on the field has been enhanced with powerful new super moves that intensify every action, from passing to blocking. The updated system adds more strategy, especially in goalkeeper versus shooter duels featuring spectacular super shots and blocks from the original series characters.
A Soccer World That is Bigger Than Before! – Featuring 22 national teams, over 110 playable characters, and more than 150 cutscenes highlighting moves on the pitch! Previously unseen teams from the manga and original teams and characters clash in glorious, meticulous animation. The excitement of these once-in-a-lifetime moments has never been higher!
Original Story Scenario Supervised by Yoichi Takahashi – Experience new, thrilling Captain Tsubasa scenarios featured in the World Youth arc. Enjoy Story Mode from the sidelines with an original scenario supervised by the original author, Yoichi Takahashi. Test your mettle with the NEW STARS ROUTE, where you can play as a member of the Japanese national team. Explore alternate side-stories which supplement the World Youth arc, and watch the exploits of rival nations in their quest for glory.
Powerful and Inspiring Music – Tadayoshi Makino (SpinSolfa), praised for his moving background music tracks from the previous title, brings over 100 energized tracks to this iteration. Dare to compete with this exhilarating compilation of melodies perfectly suited to the high-octane action of Captain Tsubasa, the king of sports of anime, as Tsubasa and his teammates give their all on the pitch for the ultimate victory.

Watch a new trailer and interview with Captain Tsubasa creator Yoichi Takahashi below.