Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS Confirmed for 2026 Release! The Series' Largest Game Ever with Over 110 Playable Characters

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that the latest home console game in the Captain Tsubasa series, Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS, will be released in 2026.
It will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
(Note: This article is written based on information released in Japan.)

Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS Confirmed for 2026 Release!

Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is a title where you can enjoy even more fierce battles with content that significantly exceeds the previous title, Captain Tsubasa: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS.
The game includes 150 new moves and 110 playable characters across 22 national teams.

In addition to overseas teams that did not appear in the previous title, many national teams and characters unique to this work will also participate.
With direction that pays close attention to every single cut of the popular characters' movements, you can further experience the intense soccer action unique to Captain Tsubasa.

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In addition to shots, super moves for passing, dribbling, tackling, and blocking also appear.
You can experience the super plays full of the players' fighting spirit with your own hands.

Furthermore, composer Tadayoshi Makino (SpinSolfa) (@TadayoshiMakino), who gained popularity for the in-game music of the previous title, is in charge of all background music amounting to over 80 songs in this work.
You can enjoy intense soccer along with exhilarating and grand music befitting Captain Tsubasa.

A Special Message From Yoichi Takahashi, the Original Author of Captain Tsubasa, Has Been Released!

Along with the announcement of the release of Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS, a special message from the original author of Captain Tsubasa, Yoichi Takahashi (@0728takahashi), has been released.

The Release Commemoration Official X Repost Campaign Is Currently Underway in Japan!

On the Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS official X account (@Tsubasa_csgame), the latest information will be released one after another.
To commemorate the release, an official X repost campaign is being held where one person each can win a PlayStation 5 (CFI-2000A01) and a Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) White.
The campaign runs until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST.
(Exclusively in Japan.)

How to Apply

• Follow the Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS official X account (@Tsubasa_csgame)
• Repost the campaign post

Pre-orders for the Physical Deluxe Editions Ultra Special Edition and Special Edition Have Begun!

In addition to the physical versions of Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, pre-orders have begun for the Ultra Special Edition and Special Edition, which bundle physical items such as the Display Mini Soccer Ball (the design of the challenge ball Tsubasa slammed against Wakabayashi) and the Uniform-style T-shirt (game original design).
The Ultra Special Edition and Special Edition will end sales as soon as they are sold out.
(Note: Ultra Special Edition and Special Edition are available exclusively in Japan.)

Also, the implementation of Download Version Pre-order / Physical Version Early Purchase Bonuses has been decided.
You can obtain customization items for characters that can be used in-game, and details are expected to be released at a later date.

Ultra Special Edition Contents

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The Ultra Special Edition includes the following items:

• Main Game (Physical Version)
• Chara Fine Graph newly drawn by Yoichi Takahashi (with Serial No.)
• Message card from Yoichi Takahashi
• Original neck strap
• Serial code flyer to obtain the Game Original BGM Digital Soundtrack
• Original sticker sheet
• Main visual tapestry
• Display Mini Soccer Ball (the design of the challenge ball Tsubasa slammed against Wakabayashi)
• Uniform-style T-shirt (game original design)
• Season Pass
• Ultimate Edition Bonus Set
• Main visual acrylic stand (ASOBI STORE bonus)

Special Edition Contents

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The Special Edition includes the following items:

• Main Game (Physical Version)
• Message card from Yoichi Takahashi
• Original neck strap
• Serial code flyer to obtain the Game Original BGM Digital Soundtrack
• Original sticker sheet
• Main visual tapestry
• Display Mini Soccer Ball (the design of the challenge ball Tsubasa slammed against Wakabayashi)
• Uniform-style T-shirt (game original design)
• Main visual acrylic stand (ASOBI STORE bonus)

Please see the Captain Tsubasa 2: WORLD FIGHTERS official website for details.