From Sega Saturn to 2026: Pro Soccer Club franchise makes its return

SEGA has officially launched a new entry in its long-running football management series originally known in Japan as Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurō! The series, which began on the Sega Saturn in the mid-1990s, has returned globally on January 22, 2026 with the free-to-play title SEGA Football Club Champions 2026. SEGA Football Club Champions 2026 is available worldwide at launch on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (via Steam), iOS, and Android. SEGA confirmed the simultaneous global rollout, noting that the game supports cross-platform play and shared progression across devices. SEGA Football Club Champions 2026 is available worldwide at launch on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (via Steam), iOS, and Android. SEGA confirmed the simultaneous global rollout, noting that the game supports cross-platform play and shared progression across devices. The Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurō! franchise first debuted in Japan on the Sega Saturn and has seen numerous entries over the years, primarily in Japan and Asia. Despite its long history, very few titles in the series were localised for Western markets; the most notable exception was Let’s Make a Soccer Team! on the PlayStation 2 in 2006. Ahead of launch, SEGA ran a pre-registration campaign that reached its target milestone, resulting in in-game rewards for players who start the game at release. These bonuses include a choice of high-profile player cards, scouting and training tickets, and in-game currency. However, initial reactions have been mixed among fans of the original series.

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