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CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS RETURNS WITH FREE STORY UPDATE, NEW GAME MODE, AND NEW DLCCAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS RETURNS WITH FREE STORY UPDATE, NEW GAME MODE, AND NEW DLC

Back iin the game with free story update and more.

March 31, 2022

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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

Author: Bandai Namco

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced updates for Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, with a free story update and new game mode now available, and a new set of DLC characters available starting tomorrow.

 
The Character Pass will add nine renowned challengers as playable characters upon completing their story missions. The first set of three characters will be unlockable starting tomorrow with the release of “EPISODE: RISING STARS” DLC Part 1: Taro Misaki, a cordial player with an artistic technique; Hikaru Matsuyama, known for the strength of his legs and tenacity when holding onto the ball; and Karl Heinz Schneider, known as “Germany’s Young Emperor,” an ace striker with a passionate fighting spirit. These characters will be available tomorrow through the Character Pass for PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via STEAM®.

 
This latest update introduces a new story chapter entitled Episode: New Hero, in which players join Hirado Middle School as a first-year student rising to greatness representing the Nagasaki prefecture. Additionally, players will get to enjoy “Freestyle Match” mode, a new competitive mode that incorporates items into a soccer game, which is available today!

 
A new trailer showcasing  “Freestyle Match” mode can be viewed at the following YouTube link (ready for embedding): https://youtu.be/u7SEE78IZKM

 
New trailer featuring gameplay and showcasing the first set of three characters can be viewed at the following YouTube link (ready for embedding): https://youtu.be/Z3TIpIAQ46s

 
A video message from Katsuaki Tsuzuki, producer of Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, showcasing the specific power ups in the upcoming “Freestyle Match” mode can be viewed at the following YouTube link (ready for embedding): https://youtu.be/JxeP6EVnZGw

 
Assets including screenshots and logos can be downloaded in the Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions section of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America’s press room site at: www.bneapressroom.com

 
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an action-packed arcade-style soccer game that features an exhilarating storyline, over-the-top signature shots, and exciting gameplay. Based on the renowned Captain Tsubasa manga/anime series, the game chronicles the athletic exploits of Tsubasa Ozora as he plays out his love for the game and advances through the ranks of multiple soccer leagues. Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is now available on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via STEAM®.

 
PR Contact:
Louis Lopez
fortyseven communications on behalf of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
[email protected]

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