LEVEL-5 announced that the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road worldwide beta test demo will be available on July 18 for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road worldwide beta test demo will allow PC, PS4, and PS5 gamers to try out various modes of the game, including the story mode.
As a reminder, save data from the worldwide beta test demo will not transfer over to Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road when the full game launches. The PS5, PS5, and Steam versions support up to 4K with HDR and higher frame rates compared to the Switch version.
Here are patch notes for the new version of the worldwide beta test demo, via LEVEL-5:
Adjustments for the PS5/PS4/Steam Versions
- 4K support, HDR support, high frame rate support, and more.
- ON/OFF setting for HQ Mode.
- Changes to the title screen for certain platforms.
Additional Storyline and Gameplay Features
- You will be able to experience the continuation of the main story, picking up from where Briar/Sakurazaki kicks the football.
- As a new feature, the Football Chest gimmick will change based on your story progression.
Parameters Updated to the Final Release Version’s Specifications
- The Training Gauge, initially planned for the final release version, will be implemented in this update ahead of time.
Improvements to Focus Squabbles
- Pressing the L2 button during combat will bring up icons showing the enemies’ Rock Paper Scissors hands.
- Additionally, this display will remain on the screen for a short period of time after releasing the button.
- The Recovery button will flash when you’re in a pinch.
- Tutorials have been added to better explain the Rock Paper Scissors and Recovery features.
- The player’s cooldowns have been decreased, effectively speeding up the pace of combat.
Implementation of Training Effects
- To increase motivation for Focus Squabbles, “Training Effects” originally intended to appear partway through the story will now be displayed at the start of combat.
Gradual Changes in the Focus Squabble System
- With the addition of new story content, you will experience the Focus Squabble System evolving to resemble football more closely as the story progresses.
Cats Are Pettable
- You will be able to pet cats. By doing so, you may gain an increase in Training parameters or obtain items.
Improvements to Football Chests
- An arrow indicating the direction of the kick has been implemented for more accurate aiming.
- Items dropped from Football Chests can be picked up from a more forgiving distance.
Addition of Equipment and Outfits
- You will be able to obtain equipment usable in Story Mode.
- You can customize the appearance of your character by equipping different outfits.
Camera Sensitivity Settings
- The default camera sensitivity will be slightly increased, and the speed can be adjusted in the Options.
Improvements to the Map
- A full-screen map display for close-up areas will be added.
- An option to rotate the Minimap will be added, and can be turned ON/OFF in the Options.
Adjustments to the Quest Marker
- The sorting priority of the UI above characters will be improved.
- A marker for quest items will be displayed onscreen.
Other Bugs and UI Changes
- Minor bugs and UI changes will also be addressed.
Lastly, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road launches in 2024 worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC via Steam.
