The Konami football experience returns to the Nintendo console with a format built for on-the-go play. eFootball Kick-Off!, the new football title developed and published by Konami Digital Entertainment, is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring clubs, national teams, and both single-player and multiplayer modes, from June 3, 2026. This fresh chapter of the eFootball franchise, formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer or PES, delivers a fast-paced, accessible football experience focused on quick matches and controls tailored for handheld play as well as couch co-op.
The game highlights several modes exclusive to eFootball Kick-Off!. The International Cup lets you take control of a national team in a global tournament, while the World Circuit invites players to build their own club, compete in tournaments, and recruit new players as they rack up victories. Two mini-games round out the lineup: Wall Ball, a 3-on-3 on an enclosed court where wall rebounds can reshape the action, and Obstacle Race, designed to sharpen dribbling, passing, and accuracy against a variety of obstacles.
On the content front, eFootball Kick-Off! brings together current players, football icons, and several teams from across different leagues. Konami also backs the release with a trailer focused on Takefusa Kubo, plus a short teaser featuring Lionel Messi in a more relaxed setting. Buyers get a bonus tied to eFootball Mobile for iOS and Android, with the Brazilian star Roberto Carlos joining the mobile version.
With this launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Konami unveils a bite-sized take on its football series, geared for quick, pick-up-and-play sessions — whether solo, with family, or with friends. The game should appeal to players seeking a football alternative on Nintendo's new console, offering short modes, international cups, and a less simulation-heavy, long-term approach.
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