Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Launches August 28
The August 28 release date gives the franchise its first multi-platform console game since the original Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions in 2020, with a larger roster and national team count.
Key Facts
- Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters launches August 28 on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
- The game includes 22 national teams and more than 110 playable characters.
- Pre-orders offer a 2026 Japan National Team Jersey cosmetic, a World Youth Jersey cosmetic, and an Early Unlock Pack.
- The Ultimate Edition adds five uniforms, two exclusive menu themes, three ball customizations, and the season pass.
- The game is based on Yoichi Takahashi's original Captain Tsubasa manga, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1981 to 1988.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters will launch on August 28 for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game features 22 national teams and over 110 playable characters. Pre-orders include a 2026 Japan National Team Jersey cosmetic and other bonuses.
Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed the launch date for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters in a new trailer on Tuesday. The soccer game arrives August 28 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It includes 22 national teams and more than 110 playable characters. Pre-orders come with a 2026 Japan National Team Jersey cosmetic, the World Youth Jersey cosmetic, and an Early Unlock Pack. The Ultimate Edition adds five uniforms, two exclusive menu themes, three ball customizations, and the season pass. The game is based on Yoichi Takahashi's original Captain Tsubasa manga, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1981 to 1988 and has spawned multiple anime series, films, and OVAs.
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Sources
- Anime News Network Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Launches on August 28