Inazuma Eleven Ares Bound for Switch This Summer

Today's announcement during the Inazoma Walker Vol.8 livestream has finally brought some long-awaited news to fans of the popular soccer series: Inazuma Eleven Ares is indeed making its way onto Nintendo Switch consoles this coming summer.

Joining a growing list that also includes PlayStation 4, Android and iOS platforms as release targets for Japan at least (no word yet on global plans), Level-5 has finally given us something concrete to look forward to in the realm of soccer gaming. Unfortunately though, it seems we'll have had to wait just a little bit longer before getting our hands on some good old-fashioned football action.

While details were still scarce - as one would expect at this stage with so much development yet left to do prior to launch - Level-5 did manage to let slip that fans can expect an all-new storyline full of twists and turns, alongside plenty more exciting gameplay features that will surely satisfy both veteran players and newcomers alike. With the series known for its addictive blend of soccer action mixed up with some great RPG elements (think character leveling-up and collecting rare cards), this latest installment promises to deliver everything fans have come to love from Inazuma Eleven.

Of course, as always there are many more questions still left unanswered at present - most notably when exactly we can expect Ares Stateside or elsewhere outside of Japan. However one thing is certain: if past form holds true then Level-5 will certainly not disappoint with its latest offering in this beloved series. So mark your calendars for summer and get ready to lace up those cleats folks, because Inazuma Eleven Ares is finally coming!

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