Summary
16 years after the original game was released on the Nintendo DS, Level-5 announced that the soccer JRPGInazuma Elevenwould be remade entirely in a new game titledInazuma Eleven RE.However, that’s not all thatLevel-5fans should be excited about. The developer has also revealed the launch window for the fourth main installment of the franchise,Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, nearly nine years after it was announced.
TheInazuma Elevenfranchise began with the eponymous DS game in 2008, which was then ported to Western audiences in 2014. The anime was released shortly after this game was released in Japan, spawning several installments and films, includingInazuma Eleven GOandInazumaEleven GO: The Ultimate Bond Griffon. As a result of its popularity, the video game franchise has had two additional installments and various spin-offs.Inazuma Eleven: Victory Roadis the fourth main installment, following theInazuma Eleven: Aresanime events. Fans would likely agree thatLevel-5 has had quite the comebackin recent years.
ConcerningVictory Road, the developer has asked that players wait one more year for a June 2025 release window during the latest Level-5 Showcase. The game will give players access to 4501 playable characters, the highest number in the series. Players should also expect to be able to create their avatar and live in their personally customized and decorated Bond Town, better known as the world withinInazuma Eleven. Fans of the first game are going to have to wait a little longer, with an expected release window of 2026 forInazuma Eleven RE.
Inazuma Eleven Fans Won’t Need to Wait Long For the Next Set of Games
The announcement trailer forInazuma Eleven REshines a new light on the beloved franchise. Several changes have been made to the gameplay and general appearance, including new character sprites and dynamic dialogue sequences. As for the soccer gameplay, the touchscreen aspect returns to allow for smoother passes between players and unique ability cutscenes while shooting the ball into the goal. It looks to be a complete departure from what players have come to know of the franchise, especially with the release ofVictory Road.
After 16 years since the original launch of the franchise,Inazuma Elevenand developer Level-5 are still as popular as ever. Recently,players received additionalProfessor Laytonnewsand gameplay fromNew World of Steam. It’s an exciting day for fans of Level-5 games while they wait in anticipation for bothInazuma Eleven: Victory Roadin 2025 andInazuma Eleven REin 2026.
