KONAMI Announces eFootball Kick-Off! for Nintendo Switch 2

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KONAMI Announces eFootball Kick-Off! for Nintendo Switch 2

As the world’s elite converge on North America this summer, the eFootball series makes its debut on Nintendo’s next-generation console

LOS ANGELES – February 5, 2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI) today announced
eFootball Kick-Off!, a brand-new entry in the long-running eFootball franchise, launching Summer 2026
exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Reborn from the legendary PES series, eFootball Kick-Off! marks the eFootball franchise’s first-ever
appearance on a Nintendo console, delivering an accessible, high-energy football experience designed for play
anytime, anywhere - solo or with friends, offline or online.

Celebrating more than 30 years of football gaming, eFootball Kick-Off! brings together national teams and club
teams from around the world, featuring top players and iconic legends. Whether competing on the global stage
or building a dream squad, fans can experience the passion, intensity, and spectacle of the world’s game.

Timed to coincide with this summer’s premier international football tournament in North America, the launch places
players at the heart of football’s biggest moments. As 48 of the world’s most distinguished national teams battle
for global supremacy, eFootball Kick-Off! invites fans to take the pitch and create their own unforgettable
moments.

Game Modes & Features
• World Tour: Establish your very own club team and compete in tournaments across the globe. Win

matches to acquire players from defeated opponents or use currency earned through play to sign
legendary footballers. Build your original team and aim to conquer the world.

• International Cup: The world’s most prestigious international competition returns once every four years.
Take charge of your national team and compete on football’s grandest stage, where history is written and
global supremacy is decided.
*The‘International Cup’ mode is scheduled for release as additional downloadable content.

• Beginner-Friendly Modes: Jump into fun and accessible experiences such as 6-on-6 football, designed
to create fast-paced action and plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. The Rank system evaluates
performance and allows players to naturally progress as they improve.

• Local & Online Play: Enjoy matches anytime, anywhere, playingsolo, challenge friends via local wireless,
or test your skills against players worldwide in online competitions.

Built specifically for Nintendo Switch 2, eFootball Kick-Off! features responsive controls and pick-up-and-play
gameplay that welcomes newcomers while still rewarding smart tactics and competitive mastery.

As the eyes of the football world turn to North America this summer, Nintendo players can find their own path to
victory. Big goals, dramatic moments, and pure football fun define this new chapter.

eFootball Kick-Off! launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2026.

For more information:
• https://www.konami.com/efootball/kick-off/us/en-us/
• 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

About “eFootballTM”

“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/