It was stated that the game is being designed in a way so that players unfamiliar with soccer video games will still be able to enjoy it, while still keeping the strategic elements the series is known for. It was also said that the game will have higher quality visuals than what has been shown so far, and that they would like to have each individual character have the same high quality appearance as their anime counterparts. The developer is currently focusing on improving controls and making the game an enjoyable experience for all players.
Inazuma Eleven Ares in planned for release in Japan sometime in Summer 2018 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Android, and iOS. It is currently unknown if the game will release outside of Japan.
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