Rio de Janeiro assets + trailer files
[Warsaw, Poland], [05.05.2026] - The vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro is officially joining Copa City, bringing one of the world’s most iconic football destinations into the immersive city management experience. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and deep-rooted passion for football, Rio de Janeiro invites players to take on the challenge of preparing a city where the game is not just played– it is lived.
At the heart of this experience stands the legendary Maracanã Stadium, a global symbol of football history and emotion. From historic matches to unforgettable atmospheres, Maracanã has long been a stage where football becomes something larger than the game itself. In Copa City, players will have the opportunity to build and manage the match-day experience around one of the most iconic stadiums ever created.
Feel the energy of Rio on match day
In Copa City, players will prepare their city for the arrival of passionate football supporters in a setting unlike any other, as fans from Arsenal FC, FC Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Beşiktaş J.K., Olympique de Marseille, and Fluminense FC converge on Rio de Janeiro.
Streets come alive with music, color, and movement as anticipation builds toward kickoff. From coastal neighborhoods to packed fan zones, every part of the city becomes a celebration of football culture shaped by Rio’s unmistakable rhythm.
With Rio de Janeiro and Maracanã Stadium, players will be able to:
- Prepare the stadium
- Get Maracanã ready for one of football’s biggest occasions. Shape the match-day setup, build vibrant fan zones around the venue, and create an unforgettable welcome for traveling supporters as anticipation builds toward kickoff.
- Adapt the city
- Transform Rio de Janeiro into a living football celebration. Manage transportation, security, and city infrastructure as fans from across the Copa City lineup arrive, ensuring the energy of match day flows across the entire city.
- Thrill the crowd
- Capture the passion, rhythm, and spectacle of football in Rio. From the atmosphere around Maracanã to high-stakes clashes such as the legendary Fla-Flu rivalry, every decision helps create an experience worthy of one of the world’s most iconic stages.
Fluminense FC joins Copa City post-launch
As part of this announcement, Fluminense FC will join Copa City as post-launch paid content, giving players the chance to experience match day with one of Rio’s most historic and beloved clubs. Renowned for its tradition, flair, and passionate fanbase, Fluminense brings an extra layer of authenticity to the Rio experience.
Players now are able to host the legendary Fla-Flu derby at the iconic Maracanã Stadium — one of football’s most electric rivalries, recreated like never before.
With Rio in the game, Copa City is finally complete — three cities, six clubs, and total control over matchday. The stage is set. Now it’s your turn to host football.
Release date update
As Copa City moves toward launch, we are approaching an important milestone: submitting the game for platform certification, a required approval process by Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft to ensure everything runs smoothly on consoles.
For a new game entering the console market, this process is naturally more complex, and the first certification round often requires additional time to address platform feedback properly. To make sure we can complete this process with the care it deserves and launch Copa City simultaneously across all platforms, we have decided to move the release date from 21st of May to 16th of June 2026.
We apologize for extending the wait, but with the final launch line-up now complete, we want to make sure Copa City arrives strong on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
About Copa City
Copa City is the first-ever football tycoon game that puts players in charge of organizing high-stakes football events. From adapting urban infrastructure to managing logistics, fan zones, and safety, players must transform an entire city to deliver an unforgettable match-day experience. With real licensed clubs such as Arsenal FC, FC Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Beşiktaş J.K., and Olympique de Marseille, authentic stadiums, and the emotional highs of football at its core, every decision shapes the atmosphere and success of the event.
Copa City is set to launch on 16th of June 2026 on Playstation 5, Xbox Series S|X and PC. Players can wishlist the game now on Steam and follow Copy City on social media (Discord, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, Instagram) for the latest news and updates.
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Radek Vican
PR Manager at Triple Espresso
radek.vican@tripleespresso.club
https://copacity.club/
About Triple Espresso
Triple Espresso is a newly established gaming studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Comprised of industry veterans with backgrounds at Ubisoft, Techland, Blizzard Entertainment, and EA Sports—and experience on hit titles such as Dying Light 2, Watch Dogs, Witcher, Frostpunk, Pure Farming 2018, Builder Simulator, and Airport Sim—we combine deep football knowledge with game development to create rich, immersive gaming experiences.