KONAMI Announces June 3rd Release Date for eFootball™ Kick-Off! A Digital Nintendo Switch™ 2 Exclusive For £15.99/€19.99
04.03.2026 10:00
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – March 4th, 2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. (KONAMI) today announced eFootball™ Kick-Off!, a brand-new entry in the long-running eFootball™ franchise, will be launching June 3rd, 2026, for SRP £15.99€19.99 as a digital download exclusive for the Nintendo Switch™ 2. Enjoyable for both PES fans and those new to football games, an early purchase bonus of the digital download version includes the legendary Lionel Messi as a playable player for “World Tour” mode.
*The pre-order start date will be announced on the official website in due course.
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 Coins 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.
*International Cup mode will be made available at no additional cost in a post-release update.
- Beginner-Friendly Modes: Jump into fun and accessible experiences such as 6-a-side 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, playing solo, challenge friends via local wireless, or test your skills against players worldwide in online competitions.
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/kick-off/eu/en/
https://www.facebook.com/playeFootball
https://www.instagram.com/efootball/
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/