Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Takes to the Field on August 28, With Preorders Available Now

New Story Trailer Showcases the Game's Signature Super Action Soccer Gameplay and Sets the Stage for Tsubasa and His Journey to the World Youth Championship

IRVINE, Calif. – May 12, 2026 –Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS will launch on August 28. The publisher also unveiled a new trailer showcasing the story-driven journey and how the game which takes players from continental rivalry to the world's biggest soccer stage.  CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is slated for release on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam®. Find out more details and where to pre-order on the game's official website: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/captain-tsubasa-2-world-fighters

Watch how the journey will begin and rivalries unfold in the story trailer here: https://youtu.be/S8ESe_ZsDsQ 

In CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS, players will follow Tsubasa Ozora and his team through the qualifying round before advancing to the highly contested World Youth Championship. Challenge powerful opponents in the qualifying round, including Thailand, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia and China, where strength and technical precision will be put to the test in thrilling clashes of soccer strategy. Each victory will be essential, as Japan will fight to secure its place among the world stage. As the competition escalates, the World Youth Championship will also bring legendary encounters against Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay, Cameroon, Sweden and the Netherlands. Overwhelming pressure and unforgettable moments will define these battles, where skill alone is not enough and perseverance will become the deciding factor between glory and defeat.

Based on the long-running anime and manga series, the action on the field in CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS has been significantly enhanced for this new release. The Super Action Soccer gameplay chains together spectacular plays to create unforgettable matches and action-packed sequences, allowing players to dominate the field when they pass, dribble, tackle or block with their own special techniques. Even blocking goal shots becomes more tactical with a new system that pits goalkeeper against shooter, letting both players experience and counter jaw dropping super shots and blocks from characters of the original series. As a nod to fans of the series, Tadayoshi Makino reprises his role from the previous Captain Tsubasa game as the sound composer, with 80+ new BGM tracks for the upcoming title.  

Digital pre-orders are now available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam; physical pre-orders are available for all consoles. Visit the official website to find out details on game editions and pre-order bonuses. CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS launches on 28 August 2026 on all consoles and PC.

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