Bushiroad Inc. announced the establishment of a new esports team for Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond (hereinafter Shadowverse: WB), the next-generation digital card game developed and operated by Cygames, Inc.
Composed entirely of female players, the team is scheduled to compete in the Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28, starting in August 2027.
Bushiroad Establishes All-Female Shadowverse: WB Esports Team! Set to Compete in Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28
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Bushiroad, renowned for publishing numerous trading card games, established an all-female esports team in the digital card game, Shadowverse: WB!
Resonating with Cygames' vision to "invigorate the female player community" and "build a premier series where women can shine," Bushiroad launched this dedicated team.
The organization also confirmed its participation in the Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28, commencing in August 2027.
Bushiroad President Comments on Entering Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28!
Cygames released a video announcing the first wave of participating teams for Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28 on the official Shadowverse YouTube channel.
In the video, Shadowverse: WB Producer Akasa and Bushiroad President and Representative Director Takaaki Kidani share their comments on the newly established team's entry, discussing the rationale behind the team's formation and vision.
Open Player Applications for Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28 Begin October 1! Open to All Regardless of Pro Experience
Open player recruitment for Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28 begins on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Applicants who pass the selection process and are drafted by a team—or selected via preferential direct signing—can compete regardless of professional or amateur background!
- Eligibility: Open to anyone who plays Shadowverse: WB, regardless of professional esports experience
Standard Selection
As with the 26-27 season, organizers will conduct trials in stages.
Those who pass will qualify as draft candidates for the Draft Meeting scheduled for June 2027.
VTuber Selection
Screening will proceed in stages from document screening through secondary rounds.
Selected applicants will become Draft Trainees, working on continuous training challenges leading up to the Draft Meeting in June 2027.
Female Player Selection
All applicants who pass the initial document screening will become Draft Trainees, tackling developmental assignments before participating in the June 2027 Draft Meeting.
To foster the gameplay skills and content creation capabilities (video posting and livestreaming) required of Premier Series players, monthly coaching sessions (one to two times per month) and tournament participation are scheduled.
About the Draft Meeting
For audition qualifiers, separate draft meetings will take place across the Standard Selection, VTuber Selection, and Female Player Selection categories.
Additionally, newly participating teams can directly nominate one audition qualifier who expressed interest in joining their roster prior to the Draft Meeting under a preferential negotiation system.
With an all-female roster joining the fray, excitement builds for Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28.
Find tournament details on the official Shadowverse Premier Series special website.
For the latest series updates, check the official X account (@shadowversePS)!
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | Shadowverse Premier Series 27-28 |
| Start Date | August 2027 |
