Take Your Club to Glory, New "Leagues Mode" Available in eFootball™ Kick-Off!

Choose your favourite club and play anytime, anywhere, solo, or with everyone!

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – September 24, 2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. (KONAMI) today announced new game mode, Leagues Mode, has been added via a free update to eFootball™ Kick-Off!, the latest iteration in the eFootball™ series, formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer (PES). Players can select their favourite club across 25 leagues and compete for the league title solo or team up with up to four players.

Featuring various national teams and clubs from around the world, fans can kick-off with a diverse range of players from current stars to legendary icons recognised around the world. Users can also enjoy the thrill of football through authentic gameplay anytime, anywhere, solo or with everyone.

Details of the New “League Mode” Added in This Free Update:

• Choose Your Favourite Club from 25 Leagues Worldwide:
  Select your favourite club from 25 leagues across Europe, South America, Asia, and Oceania, and compete for the league title over the course of a full season. Lead your club to league glory!

• Compete for Top Goalscorer and Assist Leader Honours:
  Track league rankings based on the results of each matchday, while also competing for individual honours such as top Goalscorer and Assists leader. Follow your club’s progress and chase top records throughout the season.

• Co-op Play for up to Four Players:
  Team up with up to four players and enjoy matches together as the same club. Work with your teammates on the pitch and experience the excitement of league football as a team.

Additionally, a new trailer showcasing the exciting features of League Mode has been released today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ruYiriq0es

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About “eFootball™ Kick-Off!”

eFootball™ Kick-Off! is the first new football game for Nintendo Switch™ 2, and it is part of the “eFootball™” series—a rebranding of KONAMI’s popular “PES” series.

Enjoy various game modes, including the “World Tour” where you build your own　club, the “International Cup” mode where you can relive the excitement of the worlds most prestigious international competition held once every four years, and a  simple six-a-side football mode.

With control settings tailored to your level, even those new to football games can easily take control, allowing anyone to effortlessly experience the joy of football gaming.

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/