World Fighters Release Date, Platforms, Price and Ratings
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters release date: 28 August 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and Steam, a day earlier in Japan. Price, PC spec, rating.
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Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is out now. It launched on 28 August 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, with Japan’s console versions a day earlier on 27 August. Steam’s listing reads 27 August because its single worldwide unlock fell on that day in US Pacific time. There is no PS4, Xbox One or native Switch 2 version.
Release date by platform and region
| Platform | Japan | Everywhere else |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 27 August 2026 | 28 August 2026 |
| Xbox Series X|S | 27 August 2026 | 28 August 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch | 27 August 2026 | 28 August 2026 |
| PC (Steam) | 28 August 2026 | 27 August 2026 on Steam’s listing |
The console stores unlocked at midnight local time on each date. Steam unlocked once for the whole world: Bandai Namco’s Japanese release notes date it 28 August in Japan, and Steam’s own store page dates it 27 August, which is the same moment seen from the US west coast.
Platforms
- PlayStation 5 — digital and disc. The PS4 is not supported.
- Xbox Series X|S — digital only in every region. There is no Xbox One version, and it is not a Game Pass title.
- Nintendo Switch — digital and physical. On Nintendo Switch 2 it runs as a Switch game; Nintendo lists it as “Supported — Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch”, so there is no separate Switch 2 version and no Switch 2 upgrade.
- PC — Steam only, Windows only. No Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, macOS or Linux version.
Bandai Namco’s launch-day wording is the whole list: “PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.”
Price
| Store | Standard Edition |
|---|---|
| Steam | $59.99 · £49.99 · €59.99 · ¥8,470 |
| PlayStation Store · Xbox Store | $59.99 · £54.99 · €69.99 · ¥8,470 |
| Nintendo eShop (US) | $59.99 |
Every store is still at full price — no discount running on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox or the eShop. Steam is cheaper than the console stores in the UK and Europe. The Deluxe and Ultimate tiers, the Season Pass and the physical Premium Edition are compared on the editions page.
Size, frame rate and PC requirements
| Platform | Space to keep free | Frame rate |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 · Xbox Series X|S | 23 GB plus updates | up to 60 fps |
| Nintendo Switch | 13 GB plus updates | up to 30 fps |
| PC (Steam) | 23 GB plus updates | depends on the graphics mode |
Those are Bandai Namco’s own figures and they leave room for updates. The base download is smaller: Nintendo’s listing puts the Switch file at 12.1 GB, and Steam’s minimum spec asks for 22 GB free.
On PC, Bandai Namco ties its requirements to the game’s three graphics modes:
| Minimum (Performance mode, 1080p/60) | Recommended (Balanced mode, 1080p/60) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super 4 GB / AMD RX 5600 XT 6 GB | NVIDIA RTX 4060 8 GB / AMD RX 5700 XT 8 GB |
| Storage | 22 GB | 22 GB |
The same listing says 1080p at 30 fps is possible on an Intel i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 3600 XT with 8 GB of RAM and a GTX 970 or RX 570, and that Windows 10 version 1809 or later with a 4 GB VRAM GPU is the floor for the DirectX 12 API. If the PC version crashes after the logo or shows a red screen, Bandai Namco’s own fixes are in the beginner guide.
Age ratings
| Board | Rating |
|---|---|
| ESRB (North America) | E — Mild Violence, Mild Language, In-Game Purchases |
| PEGI (Europe) | 12 — Violence, In-game purchases |
| USK (Germany) | 6 — Comic violence |
| CERO (Japan) | A |
Release FAQ
Is Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. It is a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S game only; the previous game, Rise of New Champions, was the last-generation entry.
Is there a Switch 2 version?
No native version. The Switch game runs on Switch 2 under Nintendo’s compatibility programme, at the same 12.1 GB file size and with the same behaviour as on Switch.
Is it on Xbox Game Pass?
No. It is sold at full price on the Xbox Store.
What time did the Steam version unlock?
Bandai Namco has not published a clock time. Steam’s listing dates the unlock 27 August; the Japanese release notes date the Steam version 28 August — the same moment on different sides of the date line. Every platform is live now, so the question only matters for the record.
Did pre-ordering get you anything?
Two kits, the Brazil Youth team from the start, and two BGM tracks. The kits are now a $1.99 add-on and the other two are earned by playing; details on the editions page.
How many teams and players are there?
22 national teams, a dozen club, school and special teams, and over 110 playable characters — listed on the all teams and all characters pages.
Sources
- OfficialBandai Namco Europe — release date 28/08/2026 and platform list
- OfficialBandai Namco America — launch announcement, 28 August 2026
- OfficialBandai Namco Japan press release — consoles out 27 August in Japan, Steam 28 August
- OfficialOfficial Japanese site — platforms, file sizes, frame rates, CERO rating
- OfficialCaptain Tsubasa 2 on Steam — listed release date, prices, PC requirements
- OfficialNintendo — Switch listing, file size and Switch 2 compatibility
- OfficialXbox Store — Series X|S listing and ESRB rating
- OfficialPlayStation Store — PS5 listing and regional prices
