KONAMI Announces June 4 Release date for eFootball™ Kick-Off! a Digital Nintendo Switch™ 2 Exclusive

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KONAMI Announces June 4 Release date for eFootball™ Kick-Off! a Digital Nintendo Switch™ 2 Exclusive

LOS ANGELES – March 4, 2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI) today announced eFootball™ Kick-Off!, a brand-new entry in the long-running eFootball™ franchise, will be

launching June 4, 2026, as a digital download exclusive for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 at SRP $19.99 USD. Users who purchase the digital download edition early will receive Lionel Messi, ready to be added to their squad in “World Tour” mode.

eFootball™ delivers an experience rooted in its PES heritage and designed for veterans and newcomers alike. The pre-order start date will be announced on the official website soon.

https://www.konami.com/efootball/kick-off/us/en-us/

About eFootball™ Kick-Off!

Reborn from the legendary PES series, eFootball™ Kick-Off! marks the franchise’s debut on a Nintendo console, delivering an accessible, high-energy football experience designed for play anytime, anywhere. Built specifically for Nintendo Switch™ 2, the game features responsive controls and pick-up-and-play action that welcomes newcomers while rewarding tactical mastery.

Celebrating more than 30 years of football gaming, eFootball™ Kick-Off! brings together national and club teams from around the world, featuring top players and iconic legends. Fans can compete across a variety of modes, including World Tour, where players build and develop their own club, and additional downloadable experiences such as International Cup. With both local and online play options, players can enjoy fast-paced matches solo or against friends and competitors worldwide.

Timed alongside this summer’s major international football tournament in North America, eFootball™ Kick-Off! invites players to take the pitch and create their own unforgettable football moments.

For more information:

https://www.konami.com/efootball/en-us/
https://x.com/play_eFootball
https://www.facebook.com/playeFootball
https://www.instagram.com/efootball/
www.youtube.com/officialpes
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About “eFootball™”

“eFootball™” was the rebranding of KONAMI’s popular gaming series “PES”. The change marked a great leap forward as the branding changed alongside the addition of a new football game engine, advancements in gameplay, and the remodelling of the title as ‘free-to-play’ across all compatible devices.

“eFootball™” is an ever-evolving platform with over 950 million downloads worldwide to date.

“eFootball”, “e-Football” and “eFootball logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries or regions.

About Konami Group

Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/