Konami has announced the release date for Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027.

The latest installment in the Powerful Pro Baseball simulation series will release on June 11th 2026 for Switch and PS4 in Japan. There will also be a number of digital only content released for the game, such as the “Powerful Edition” which adds 324 additional background music tracks from previous Powerful Pro Baseball titles, as well as an “All-Time Legend Complete Set” DLC. Further details on the DLCs are available on the official website here.

Players who pre-0rder any version of the game will also receive an early unlock of the “Crown Stadium”.

Check out more details below, translated via Gematsu:

■ Includes Modes and Scenarios Commemorating the “2026 World Baseball Classic”

Train with the Japanese National Team to Become the “Best in the World”!

The game’s “Success” mode, where you develop original players as you progress through the story, includes a scenario set at the “2026 World Baseball Classic.” It features a “Buddy System” that allows you to train alongside your favorite players. Depending on which player you team up with, you can enjoy a variety of development options.

Challenge Legendary Japanese National Team Players in “Showdown! Legend Battle”

Develop your original player by facing former Japanese national team players and current professional players in serious, one-at-bat showdowns. Win the fifth match in each round to recruit the Japanese national team player you defeat. In bonus stages, national team players from other countries will also appear. Advance through the rounds, boost your stats, and aim to defeat all 50 players!

■ What are Shohei Otani’s Stats This Year? Wear the “2026 World Baseball Classic” Japanese National Team Uniform

Shohei Ohtani’s Latest Player Stats Revealed

As a pitcher, Ohtani retains his original pitch, the “Sweeper,” from the previous title, and now throws at a top speed of 164 kilometers per hour—one of the fastest among the pitchers in the game. As a batter, Ohtani’s Power rating is “S98,” and he possesses the special ability “Intimidation,” which lowers the opposing pitcher’s stats.

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