Youth Academy

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• Patch Notes·8 May 2026Official

  Youth Academy Update

  New Features Position Action Selection You can now select possible actions for each position in the match. Select the actions based on their position, giving you greater control over how your academy prospects develop on the pitch. Bug Fixes Stat Number Display Overflow Fixed an issue where the match number would display an incorrectly high value and carry over into the following match. Stat numbers now reset and display correctly between games. We appreciate all the feedback and bug reports from the community, keep them coming! More Youth Academy improvements are on the way.
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• Announcements·5 Apr 2026Official

  Youth Academy is Now Available on Steam!

  Youth Academy is now on Steam A football game about shaping players, not just managing them. Youth Academy is a casual arcade football game with a different approach. This is not a traditional football manager. It is an auto battler at its core. You build your squad, guide their development, and watch how your decisions play out on the pitch. Shape Your Players Every player comes with their own stats, cards, and tendencies. Over time, they grow, adapt, and evolve based on how you train them. Teach them to play safer or take more risks Encourage more crossing if it fits their strengths Reduce dribbling if it is holding them back Build habits that define how they behave in matches There is no single correct way to build a player. Every decision changes how your team plays. More Than Just Matches This is a youth academy. Players are not just numbers. Through dialogues and events, they react to their role, their growth, and their place in the team. Their personalities and playstyles begin to take shape as the season progresses. You are not only building a squad. You are shaping identities. Arcade Football with a Retro Soul Youth Academy is inspired by the simplicity and charm of old NES football games. Fast, readable, and focused gameplay combined with modern systems and progression. Easy to pick up. Hard to master. If you enjoy football games with personality, strategy, and a retro feel, Youth Academy is ready for you.
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• Patch Notes·24 Feb 2026Official

  Demo Update v.0.4 Bug Fixes & Improvements

  Hi everyone! We’ve just pushed a new demo update addressing several issues:Fixed an issue where football players were not gaining experience after matches.Fixed an issue where an extra package popup would unexpectedly appear.Fixed a UI problem in the Tactics menu where the player instruction popup did not properly fit the screen.Fixed an issue where player cards popup would not appear after the match.
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• Community & Events·21 Feb 2026Official

  Youth Academy is Heading to Steam Next Fest!

  Hey everyone!We at Oba Games are absolutely thrilled to announce that Youth Academy will be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, running from February 23rd to March 2nd, 2026!As an indie studio, finally getting our game into your hands is the most exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking!) part of the journey. We've poured our hearts into creating a unique blend of football management and card-based auto-battling, and we cannot wait for you to step into the boots of an academy manager.What to Expect in the DemoDuring Next Fest, you can download our free demo and experience the core gameplay loop for yourself:Recruit New Prospects: Scout and discover the next generation of footballing talent to bring into your ranks.Manage Your Academy: Take total control of your young squad. Define their training regimes, set up your tactics, and prepare them for match day.Card-Based Auto-Battles: Watch your tactical decisions come to life! Match days play out in a unique, strategic auto-battler format.Utilize Action Cards: As your players perform, they earn Action Cards that directly modify their in-match outcomes and swing the momentum in your favor.Secure the Contract: Successfully develop your stars, appeal to professional clubs, and graduate your players to the big leagues to earn reputation points.We Need Your Feedback!Since we are aiming for a Q2 2026 full release, your feedback right now is incredibly important to us. Play the demo, test out different tactical setups, and let us know what you think in the Steam Community Discussions! We want to know what feels great and what we can tweak to make the final release even better.If you enjoy your time with the demo, please consider clicking that Wishlist button. It helps us out immensely and ensures you'll be notified the moment we launch.— The Oba Games Team
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• Community & Events·8 Dec 2025Official

  Try the Youth Manager Demo during Steam Sports Fest!

  We are excited to invite you to try Youth Manager during the Steam Sports Fest, running December 8 - 15!We have released a playable Demo so you can see exactly what it takes to run a top-tier football academy.What to expect in the Demo: In Youth Manager, your goal is to develop young talents. In this demo, you will get a taste of:Scouting new prospects.Managing training and tactics.Battling in strategic card-based match days.Developing players to earn them pro contracts.Download the demo directly from our store page and let us know your feedback!
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