CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS Revealed, Launches in 2026

Bandai Namco has announced CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS, a new “super action soccer” game launching in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is the biggest Captain Tsubasa game yet with 22 national teams, over 110 playable characters, more than 150 new moves, and much more. Players will create a character and join Tsubasa on their journey.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco’s website:

Battle for Soccer World Glory

The latest video game in the globally beloved anime series Captain Tsubasa!

Featuring 22 national teams and over 110 playable characters.

Experience super action soccer where a continuous stream of superhuman plays creates unpredictable match sequences!

A Soccer World That is Larger 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!

New and Improved Gameplay

Action on the field has been significantly enhanced! New super moves increase the intensity of every part of the game. Now, even when you pass, dribble, tackle or block, you can dominate the field with your own special techniques. Even blocking goal shots gets more tactical!

The new system pits goalkeeper against shooter, allowing both players to experience and counter jaw-dropping super shots and blocks from characters of the original series.

Yoichi Takahashi’s Captain Tsubasa manga series initially began in 1986. The series focuses on 11-year-old Tsubasa Ōzora, a talented soccer player who dreams of competing in the World Cup. The manga would go on to receive multiple anime adaptations, including Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc on Crunchyroll.