Captain Tsubasa 2 World Fighters has been officially announced by Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia as the next chapter in Tsubasa’s football adventure, launching in 2026.
The debut trailer highlights fast-paced soccer action on a larger scale than ever before, featuring 22 national teams, more than 110 playable characters, and over 150 unique animated special moves.
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Captain Tsubasa 2 World Fighters announced for 2026
Players can expect challengers from around the world, including national teams that did not appear in the previous instalment, alongside original teams and brand-new characters.
Each match is brought to life with dynamic, detailed animation that captures the dramatic, high-stakes moments the series is known for.
Captain Tsubasa 2 World Fighters will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Exciting new features in Captain Tsubasa 2 World Fighters
Beyond returning to the pitch with established stars, players can also create their own custom character and join Tsubasa on his journey to victory.
Throughout the story, they will build friendships, face new rivals, and compete to bring the championship trophy home.
On-field gameplay has been significantly enhanced, with new super moves that intensify passing, dribbling, tackling, and blocking.
A newly introduced goalkeeper-versus-shooter system adds a more tactical layer to goal attempts, allowing both sides to counter spectacular super shots and defensive plays inspired by the original series.
What is Captain Tsubasa?
Captain Tsubasa is a long-running Japanese football manga created by Yoichi Takahashi.
First serialized in 1981, the story follows Tsubasa Ozora, a young football prodigy whose dream is to win the World Cup for Japan.
The series became a global phenomenon, inspiring multiple anime adaptations, films, and video games, and is widely credited with influencing generations of football fans and professional players.
Captain Tsubasa video games
The Captain Tsubasa franchise has inspired numerous video game adaptations that bring the iconic football action of the manga and anime to life in different gameplay styles.
In recent years, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions (2020), published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and developed by Tamsoft, marked a modern revival of the franchise on consoles and PC.
It features two story modes — one that retraces classic plotlines and another where players create their own character to rise through the ranks — alongside offline and online multiplayer modes.
Before its modern revival, Captain Tsubasa games pushed boundaries on older consoles. Vol. II: Super Striker (1990, Family Computer) blended soccer simulation with RPG elements, letting players manage stamina and special moves while following Tsubasa’s World Cup journey.
