Windsor, UK – March 4thth2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment, BV (Konami) announced today eFootball™ Kickoff! New entry in the long-running eFootball™ franchise launches on June 3rdrdreleased in 2026 as a digital download exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ 2 at a suggested retail price of 15.99 euros 19.99. Enjoyable by both PES fans and football game novices, early purchase bonuses for the digital download version include the legendary Lionel Messi as a playable player in ‘World Tour’ mode.
*The reservation start date will be announced on the official website at a later date.
Game modes and features
- World tour: Build your own club team and compete in tournaments around the world. You can acquire players from opponents you lost to by winning matches, or you can use the coins you earn through play to sign legendary soccer players. Create your own original team and aim to conquer the world.
- International Cup: The world’s most prestigious international competition is held once every four years. Manage your national team and compete on soccer’s grandest stage, where history is written and world supremacy is decided.
*International Cup mode will be available in a post-release update at no additional charge.
- Beginner-friendly mode: Dive into a fun and accessible experience, including 6-a-side soccer, designed to create fast-paced action and plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. A rank system evaluates performance and allows players to progress naturally as they improve.
- Local and online play: Compete solo, challenge your friends via local wireless, or test your skills against players from all over the world in online matches anytime, anywhere.
About eFootball™ Kickoff!
Reborn from the legendary PES series, eFootball™ Kick-Off! marks the franchise’s debut on Nintendo consoles and delivers an accessible, high-energy football experience designed to be played anytime, anywhere. Built specifically for Nintendo Switch™ 2, the game features responsive controls and pick-up-and-play action that welcomes beginners while rewarding tactical mastery.
Celebrating over 30 years of the game of football, eFootball™ Kickoff! brings together national and club teams from around the world, featuring top players and iconic legends. Fans can compete in a variety of modes, including additional downloadable experiences such as World Tour and International Cup, where players build and develop their clubs. With both local and online play options, players can enjoy fast-paced matches solo or against friends and rivals from around the world.
Create your own unforgettable soccer moments by putting your eFootball™ Kickoff! players on the pitch for major international soccer tournaments in North America this summer.
For more information:
https://www.konami.com/efootball/kick-off/eu/ja/
https://www.facebook.com/playeFootball
https://www.instagram.com/efootball/
About “eFootball™”
“eFootball™” is a rebranding of KONAMI’s popular game series “PES.” This change marked a major step forward as it included the addition of a new soccer game engine, advancements in gameplay, and branding changes along with retooling the title as “Free to Play” on all compatible devices.
eFootball™ is an ever-evolving platform with over 950 million downloads worldwide to date.
“eFootball”, “e-Football” and the “eFootball logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries and regions.
About Konami Group
The Konami Group was founded in 1973 and began as a manufacturer of amusement equipment for game centers. Over the years, the company has grown to include various business units across different markets. Currently, Konami Group Co., Ltd. includes the Digital Entertainment Business, Amusement Business, Gaming & Systems Business, and Sports Business. The company was listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, please visit www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment is a core company of the Konami Group and develops entertainment content for mobile games, home game consoles, and card games. The company is known for worldwide franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading card game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/