During the Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftmanship presentation, the developer confirmed that Inazuma Eleven RE - the remake of the classic DS soccer RPG - is heading to Nintendo Switch 2. The catch? PS4 has been quietly dropped from the platform lineup, and Level-5 hasn't offered any reason why.
According to Siliconera, the announcement came alongside a brief trailer giving fans a look at how the DS original is shaping up in its modernized form. The footage showed the remake in progress, though a specific release date wasn't pinned down beyond a general 2026 window.
A platform shift that raises questions
The removal of PS4 support is notable given that Sony's last-gen hardware still has a substantial install base, particularly in markets where the series has historical relevance like Japan and Europe. No statement was made explaining the decision - it was simply absent from the confirmed platform list.
It's worth considering whether this signals a move toward more current-gen and Nintendo-focused releases for Level-5 going forward, or if it's a more practical decision related to the remake's development scope. Either way, PS4 players hoping to revisit the franchise on their existing hardware are out of luck for now.
What is Inazuma Eleven RE?
For those unfamiliar, Inazuma Eleven is Level-5's beloved soccer RPG franchise that blew up on the Nintendo DS in the late 2000s, blending traditional JRPG mechanics with over-the-top football action. The series built a dedicated fanbase across anime and games, making a modern remake a meaningful release for long-time fans.
The Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftmanship showcase covered multiple upcoming projects from the studio, and Inazuma Eleven RE was among the highlights. With 2026 still the target window, there's time for more platform news to emerge - but for now, Switch 2 is the confirmed destination.
