Bandai Namco has confirmed that Indonesia will appear in Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, ending the long-running rumor around the team’s inclusion. In the new Introduction mode trailer, the team is listed as Republic of Indonesia, which immediately drew attention from football game fans.
The detail that has attracted the most curiosity is the team’s key character, a goalkeeper named Eko Jawato. The official character name has not been announced yet, but the name has already circulated widely on social media after appearing in the trailer.
22 National Teams and More Than 110 Playable Characters
The upcoming game is being positioned as a large-scale football action title with 22 national teams and 110 playable characters. Bandai Namco also says it will include more than 150 cutscenes to strengthen both the story flow and match presentation.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Indonesia team name | Republic of Indonesia |
| Key character | Goalkeeper named Eko Jawato |
| Total national teams | 22 teams |
| Playable characters | 110 characters |
| Cutscenes | More than 150 cutscenes |
Original Story Written by Yoichi Takahashi
Developed by Tamsoft Corporation, the game introduces a new original story mode written by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the original series. The plot is set four years after the dramatic conflict in the previous title.
The story follows Tsubasa Ozora and the Japan national team as they fight through the World Youth Championships. Along the qualification path, they will face Thailand, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and China.
More Tactical Action on the Pitch
Bandai Namco has also upgraded the Super Action Soccer system to make matches feel more intense. New super moves now appear during passing, dribbling, tackling, and blocking, giving players more ways to control the flow of play.
Goalkeeper duels have also been made more tactical through a new system that combines super shots and spectacular blocks. In addition to the main story mode, players can try New Stars Route to create custom characters and join the Japan national team.
Music support comes from Tadayoshi Makino, who contributes more than 80 new BGM tracks to the game. Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S on 27 August 2026.
