Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road adds Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions, launches August 21

On August 21, the game “Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road” is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, an upcoming Switch successor, current-gen PlayStation 4, original Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This announcement comes with cross-play and cross-save features. Interestingly, the Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions are newly announced, while it seems that the iOS and Android versions will not be released as initially planned. Pre-orders for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and PC editions commence today. The game offers language options in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Worldwide, including Japan, the game will only have digital versions available. Here are the different editions you can expect:

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Standard Edition ($69.99 / £57.99 / €69.99 / 8,910 yen) (TBA / 9,920 yen for Switch 2)
- Base game
  - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
Deluxe Edition ($79.99 / £65.99 / €79.99 / 10,010 yen)
- Base game
  - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
- Fei Rune (character unlock item) – Use the legendary Fei Rune right from the get-go in both the Chronicle and Competition Modes!
- Football Clubroom (Bond Object) – Objects you can place in your Bond Town!
- Rai Rai Noodles (Bond Object) – Objects you can place in your Bond Town!
- Promise Pendant (equipment that boosts EXP gained) – Equipment that boosts EXP earned! (The Promise Pendant’s effect applies only to the character who has it equipped.)
- Victory Jump (Goal celebration) – Grants an exclusive goal celebration!
- Purchase bonuses
  - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series – Early Access
  - Steam – Advanced Access
Downloadable Content “Edition Upgrade” ($13.99 / 1,650 yen)
- Fei Rune (character unlock item)
- Football Clubroom (Bond Object)
- Rai Rai Noodles (Bond Object)
- Promise Pendant (equipment that boosts EXP gained)
- Victory Jump (Goal celebration)

Those who buy the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 edition of the game can get the PlayStation variant for free. On the other hand, the Switch 2 version will necessitate a paid upgrade. As for its pricing in the west, it hasn’t been disclosed yet, but in Japan, it will cost 9,210 yen, which is 300 yen higher than the other versions.

Initially, pre-purchases across all platforms come with “Advanced Booster Bundle” as a bonus. This bundle includes the following items:

Equipment Item: Bracelet of Victory – Equipment that boosts EXP earned! (The Bracelet of Victory’s effect applies only to the character who has it equipped.)
Kit: Dark Emperors – Allows you to play while wearing the Dark Emperors’ kit.
Character Training Item: Complete Set of Training Beans
- Kick Strength Bean (x5) – Increases a character’s Kick stat when used.
- Acuity Bean (x5) – Increases a character’s Control stat when used.
- Finesse Bean (x5) – Increases a character’s Technique stat when used.
- Steadfast Bean (x5) – Increases a character’s Pressure stat when used.
- Velocity Bean (x5) – Increases a character’s Agility stat when used.
- Intellect Bean (x5) – Increases a character’s Intelligence stat when used.
- Toughness Bean (x5) – Increases a character’s Physical stat when used.

The following platform-specific bonuses will also be available:

The platform you purchase on determines which rare characters will have increased appearance rates in Chronicle and Competition Mode! And that’s not all! If you use Cross-Save, the bonus effects from both platforms will apply! (This bonus only increases the appearance rate. All characters can be obtained on all platforms.)
- PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4
  - Protocol Omega
  - Protocol Omega 2.0
  - Protocol Omega 3.0
- Xbox Series
  - Zeus
  - Little Gigantes
  - Dragon Link
- Switch / Switch 2
  - Prominence
  - Diamond Dust
  - Zanark’s Domain
- PC
  - Team Ogre
  - Eternal Light
  - Ancient Darkness

Ultimately, those who took part in our beta testing phase will be rewarded with unique benefits tied to their advancement:

In the end, individuals participating in our beta test will get exclusive perks contingent upon their achievements:

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Those who tested our beta version will be rewarded with special rewards based on their progress.

Playing the Beta Test
- Equipment Item: EXP Boots – Equipment that boosts EXP earned! (The EXP Boots’ effect applies only to the character who has it equipped.)
Winning against the Alius Masters Bots in GODHOOD Rank
- Bond Object: Royal Academy Armored Carriage – Object you can place in your Bond Town!
Winning against the Alius Masters Bots in LEGENDARY HERO Rank
- Bond Object: Inazuma Tower – Object you can place in your Bond Town!
Reaching NATIONAL Rank in Ranked play
- Spirit: Ray Dark – Ray Dark (Manager) can be used in the Chronicle and Competition Modes.
Completing the Beta Test Story, Chapter 1
- Bond Object: Soiled Ball – Object you can place in your Bond Town!

The following schedule of updates is planned ahead of release:

End of May 2025 – Making-of Trailer featuring cast interviews and behind-the-scenes footage
End of June 2025 – Story Trailer featuring ending theme and artist reveal
End of July 2025 – Final trailer

LEVEL-5 also shared the following post-launch roadmap:

August 19, 2025 – Early Access
August 22, 2025 – Game Release
September 21, 2025 Week – Chronicle Mode: Galaxy Route Unlocked
October 5, 2025 Week – Chronicle Mode: Ares Route Unlocked
October 19, 2025 Week – Chronicle Mode: Orion Route 1st Half Unlocked
November 2, 2025 Week – Chronicle Mode: Orion Route 2nd Half Unlocked
November 16, 2025 Week – Victory Road Beta Kickoff (FF)
January 18, 2026 Week – Victory Road Beta Finals (FF)

Here is an overview of the game, via LEVEL-5:

About

O smoldering clouds, let INAZUMA’s lightning split the sky!

The newest title in the hyperdimensional football RPG series Inazuma Eleven is finally here!

Experience a fresh narrative with a brand-new main character, gather and nurture more than 5,200 unique personalities, and dive into the thrilling competitive arena. There’s always something exciting to engage in!

Story Mode

This new story takes place 25 years after the first Inazuma Eleven.

Destin Billows, our main character, decides to attend South Cirrus Junior High in his quest for a world without football. Simultaneously, at the highly esteemed Raimon Junior High, which is known as the best team nationwide, a “football beast” called Harper Evans emerges.

When these two cross paths, a tale begins to unfold…

Chronicle Mode

A roster spanning over 5,200 characters from previous entries in the series!

Relive past Inazuma Eleven matches with Victorio, the boy who came from the future.

Take on various teams, collect and train characters, and build your ultimate dream team!

Next-Gen Football Systems

Experiment with the game using either “Hands-On” (Manual Mode) for personal control or lead your team tactically through “Commanding Mode”!

Command Mode allows you to guide players using diverse strategic commands, making it simple and enjoyable for anyone to participate in the game!

Discover a style that feels right for you, dive headfirst into the fray, and showcase spectacular unique abilities to clinch the win!

Bond Station

Freely arrange nostalgic objects from the Inazuma Eleven series to create your own “Bond Town”!

Customize your avatar, invite friends over and enjoy socializing and playing matches together!

Your custom made avatar can also be used in matches!

The Ultimate Anime Experience Brought to Life by MAPPA

In-game anime cutscenes were made in cooperation with animation studio MAPPA!

In the annals of the series, the narrative will soar to unprecedented levels of tension, as it boasts an unrivaled runtime among its episodes.

The main site now includes fresh details about the Storyline, Chronicles, Competitive events, Bond Station (also known as Kizuna Station), and character specifics in the game.

Watch a new set of trailers below.