Construction Starts for Konami Group's Next Generation R&D Center
"Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay"

March 2023 marks the Company's 50^th anniversary since its establishment. In the course of its growth over the past half century, we have established numerous offices around the world. In order to achieve further sustainable growth, we hereby announce that the construction of "Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay" has begun at Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, as the next-generation R&D center for Konami Group.

"Creative Front" designates from the concept that the space is designed to allow creators to maximize their potentials and that this is the front line in facing creativity. "Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay" will have cutting-edge design plans based on concepts derived through discussions by creators, that also responds to work and office life after COVID-19.
"Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay" will expand our R&D capabilities for innovative technologies and services such as WEB3 and the metaverse centered around our Digital Entertainment business thereby strengthen our competitiveness.
On top of the environment necessary for latest R&D, the project will also embrace multiuse facility, including shops and studios for broadcasting/streaming events such as esports, with the aim to promote "International Convention Zone Ariake" worldwide and create a lively atmosphere for the entire neighborhood.

Office space at "Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay" will feature a spiral structure connecting all the floors as a means to encourage spontaneous communication that will lead to ideas and innovations.
Rooftop garden with a sense of openness purposing on greening and studios equipped with state-of-the-art devices will further support imagination in the creation of products and services.

"Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay" is scheduled to complete in 2025.
With "Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay" as the new base, we will continue to strengthen our product and service development capabilities to ride the next generation's crest of wave and aim for sustainable growth in the coming 50 years.