Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters launches August 28, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, priced at $59.99 — with PC going live a few hours early on August 27.
Release date and platforms
Console versions (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch) release at midnight local time on August 28, 2026. The Steam version goes live earlier: August 27 at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET / August 28 at 7:00 AM JST. You can buy it on Steam, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store, and the Nintendo eShop. Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online availability have not been announced.
What is Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters?
Developed by Tamsoft Corporation and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is the follow-up to the 2021 soccer action game. The series is based on Yoichi Takahashi's long-running manga and anime of the same name, which first launched in 1981 and remains iconic in Japan and Europe.
Story
World Fighters continues where the first game left off, moving into the World Youth Arc of the manga. International teams clash for their country's glory as young Tsubasa and his rivals chase the dream of winning on the world stage. The story-driven presentation adapts the manga's dramatic match sequences and character relationships — this isn't a simulation; it's a character-driven soccer story with action game mechanics.
Gameplay
The series is built around the kind of exaggerated, dramatic soccer you'd expect from the anime source material — powerful signature shots, impossible saves, and move-based showdowns between characters. The sequel continues this format while advancing Tsubasa's journey through the World Youth tournament arc. A story trailer released on May 13, 2026 offered the first detailed look at the new chapter's scope.
Editions and price
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is priced at $59.99. No special or collector's editions have been announced.
Is Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters on Game Pass or PS Plus?
Not confirmed. Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online availability are all unannounced as of this writing.
Announcement timeline
- May 13, 2026 — Developer and publisher released a story trailer revealing the new chapter's content.
Roster details, online modes, and additional feature specifics are still to be confirmed. We'll update as Bandai Namco reveals more ahead of the August launch.