Konami is releasing eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 (also known as Professional Baseball Spirits 2026) on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on July 17th. The digital version will cost $59.99, £39.99, €49.99, or 8,778 yen, and pre-orders are open now. In Japan, a physical standard edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available, priced at 10,978 yen.
Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:
About
The latest entry in the Professional Baseball Spirits series, eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 has arrived.
Feel the thrill of authentic baseball with the eBaseball Engine! The game delivers incredible realism in every detail – from the way the ball flies and players move, to the energy of the crowd. Combined with dynamic, lifelike commentary (currently not available in English), you’ll experience baseball like never before.
Variety of Game Modes
2026 World Baseball Classic will only be available in Japan and the Asia region.
- Exhibition: Nail‑Biting, High‑Intensity Games – Start by jumping into Versus Mode to fully experience the realistic baseball powered by the eBaseball Engine. Set your stadium, rules, and more, then enjoy an intense matchup with your favorite team.
- Season: Build a Winning Team – Manage personnel and make strategic decisions with future roster turnover in mind to build a consistently winning team, now with the Active Player Draft included.
- Star Player: Aim to Become a Star – Use the detailed player customization system to fine‑tune your player, and live out up to 30 years of a pro baseball career with a player built to your liking. Devote yourself entirely to baseball or enrich your personal life as you aim to become a star of the baseball world.
- Hakkyu No Kiseki: Coach a High School Team to a National Title – Train your players through daily practice and in‑game tactical decisions as you experience a new era of high school baseball with the DH rule now in place. With new first‑years joining and third‑years graduating each season, build your program into a powerhouse capable of reaching Koshien and winning it all.
- eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT – Compete online against players from around the world. Show your skills, build your very own roster, and fight for the top of the rankings.
2026 Season: Featuring the Latest Data From the 2026 NPB Season
Rosters include new rookies, international players, and returnees to NPB.
This game has more ways to play than ever before! Experience an enhanced Hakkyu no Kiseki Mode, featuring the exciting new DH rule for high school baseball as young players compete for the national championship. Season Mode gets a fresh update with the Active Draft, and there’s plenty more to discover!
(Free updates scheduled to ensure the latest data is available.)
Detail: Textures You Can Practically Feel
The eBaseball Engine brings the full baseball experience to life. You’ll hear the satisfying crack of the bat, see realistic player movements, and feel the energy of the crowd, complete with authentic game commentary.
eBaseball Engine is revolutionizing baseball video games. Built with the powerful Unreal Engine, it delivers stunning, lifelike graphics that make players, fields, and stadiums incredibly realistic.
Play-by-Play and Color Commentary
Taisuke Mitsuhashi, a familiar voice from the Pro Spirits series, handles the play-by-play commentary in Japanese. Joining him with color commentary are four legendary Japanese players: Kimiyasu Kudo, Kenshin Kawakami, Norihiro Akahoshi, and Tomoya Satozaki. This is also the first time Pro Spirits will feature English commentary, provided by Josh Lewin.
(Color commentary only available when the commentator is set as Taisuke Mitsuhashi.)
Okay, so the World Championship is a huge deal – you get to battle it out in real-time against players from over 200 countries! It’s seriously global competition, and I’m hyped to test my skills against people from all over the world.
Compete against players worldwide in live matches! Build a team while staying within a budget and following tournament guidelines. Choose your players from a selection of 120 athletes, and earn a special title by achieving a top ranking.
(Mode included within eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT. Not available in some countries or regions.)
Game Mode: Featuring a Wide Variety of Game Modes
This game has more ways to play than ever before! Experience the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where you can lead your country to victory. We’ve also updated the Hakkyu no Kiseki Mode to include the Designated Hitter rule for high school baseball, letting a new generation of players compete for the championship. Plus, Season Mode now features the Active Draft, and there’s plenty more to discover!
Game modes included:
- Game Modes within eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026
- Exhibition Game
- Season Mode
- Star Player
- Hakkyu no Kiseki
- Spirits
- Live Championship
- Live Scenario
- Grand Prix
- Home Run Derby
- Team Edit
- Edit Share
- Other
- Game Modes within eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT
- WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Watch the announcement teaser trailer below.
Announce Teaser Trailer
Japanese
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