LEVEL-5 Inc. revealed the latest information on "Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road" at the "Inazuma Eleven V Heroes Showcase 2025: Release Date & Final Specs Announcement" event on Friday, April 11, 2025.
The release date has been set for Friday, August 22, 2025.
Latest Information, Including Release Date, Revealed in "Final Specs Footage"!
The "Final Specs Footage," a 19-minute video packed with the latest information on "Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road," was released during the "Inazuma Eleven V Heroes Showcase 2025: Release Date & Final Specs Announcement," which was streamed on the LEVEL-5 official YouTube channel.
The video introduced a wealth of new information, including the release date announced as Friday, August 22, 2025, details on bonuses, guest voice actors, and the final game system for this title.
The official website has also been significantly revamped, so be sure to check it out!
Choose 5 Key Story Characters from 10 Select Characters Voiced by Star-Studded Guests Including HIKAKIN!
10 unique Select Characters, voiced by star-studded guests, have been revealed.
It is said that you can progress through the story with the 5 characters you choose in-game.
The 5 characters you don't choose cannot be recruited until after the ending, so careful consideration will likely be required during the selection process.
- Winsor Compete (CV: HIKAKIN)
- Charis Benzaie (CV: Michaela Wako Sato)
- Maine Alsop (CV: Takushi Izawa)
- Dario Highton (CV: Rai Inami)
- Amelia Rainwalker (CV: Ichijou Ririka)
- Marisol Cavallo (CV: Maika Sasaki)
- Meridia Althoff (CV: Lisa Hanabusa)
- Tai Richter (CV: Sango Suo)
- Davin Bullock (CV: Masai)
- Lycus Foxworth (CV: Toshiya Miyata)
Choreographer akane Revealed as Cafe Owner!
It was revealed that akane, who has worked on numerous dynamic choreographies including for "Avantgardey," will appear as Olive Mapleton, the owner of Café Tank.
Since she is also in charge of the in-game dance choreography, that is also worth noting.
Furthermore, the motion for the dance scenes of the characters choreographed by akane is actually performed by Mayu Yoshioka, who plays the role of Raika Shinohara in this title.
Digital Only Release! Also Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox!
"Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road" will be released as a digital-only title.
Compatible platforms have also been announced, and it will newly support Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S.
On Nintendo Switch 2, you can expect a better experience with features like high resolution, high frame rate, and C button functionality in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
This title also supports "Cross-Save," allowing you to share save data between different platforms and continue playing. This makes it possible to switch devices and play in a style that suits your lifestyle, such as using a large-screen home console at home and a portable device when going out.
Pre-orders Start for Select Platforms from 10 PM on Friday, April 11th! Get Useful Pre-order Bonuses for Training
Pre-orders for the PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Steam versions started from 10 PM on Friday, April 11th.
By pre-ordering, you can obtain the "Advanced Player Set" as a bonus.
It's a welcome bonus for fans, as you can obtain items that can help with training and the uniform of "Dark Emperors," which appeared in "Inazuma Eleven 2."
Be sure not to forget to pre-order!
"Deluxe Edition" to Be Released, Featuring Early Access and In-Game Items!
The "Deluxe Edition" allows you to obtain the Legendary "Fei Rune," which can be used from the beginning in Chronicle Mode and Versus Mode. You can also acquire Bond Objects to display in "Bond Town" (a place for player interaction), Goal Performances, and equipment items with experience boosting effects.
Also, even if you purchase the standard edition, you can obtain the same in-game additional content as the "Deluxe Edition" by purchasing the "Edition Upgrade," which will be sold after the release date.
*Excludes Early Access Rights and Advanced Access Rights
Player Drop Rates Vary By Platform
In this title, "Platform Bonuses" are available, where rare characters in Chronicle Mode and Versus Mode have increased drop rates that differ depending on the platform. Furthermore, by using the Cross-Save feature mentioned earlier, the bonuses will be applied on both platforms.
The difference in bonuses also looks like it can be enjoyed as an option tailored to your playstyle.
Note that since this bonus applies to increasing the drop rate, you can obtain the target characters on all platforms.
| Platform Specific Bonus Teams | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 | "Prominence," "Diamond Dust," "Zanark Domain" | |
| PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 | "Protocol Omega," "Protocol Omega 2.0," "Protocol Omega 3.0" | |
| Xbox Series X|S | "Zeus Jr. High," "Little Gigant," "Dragon Link" | |
| Steam | "Ogre," "Unlimited Shining," "Ancient Dark" | |
Future PV Release Schedule Revealed
The schedule for future PV releases until the August release date was also announced.
It is said that they will regularly release various information through new PVs over the next three months.
The PVs will be packed with irresistible information for fans, such as making-of footage and the announcement of the ending theme. Keep an eye out for future developments on "Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road."
- End of May: Making-of PV
- End of June: Drama PV
- End of July: Final Trailer
Post-Release Roadmap Revealed, Including Future Content and Online Tournaments
Even after its release, "Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road" has plans for new content and online tournaments.
In Chronicle Mode, where you can relive matches from past series, routes recreating series from "Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy" onwards, such as the "Galaxy Route" and "Balance of Ares Route," will be unlocked sequentially.
Furthermore, the online tournament "Victory Road" is also scheduled for November 2025.
It looks like it will keep players entertained for a long time after launch.
