Everything Konami Showed At Its 2026 Press Start Showcase

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    <p>While the recent PlayStation State of Play provided plenty of major announcements, Konami quickly followed suit with an expansive broadcast of its own. The "Press Start" digital showcase delivered fresh trailers, release windows, and developer insights across a diverse lineup of upcoming titles. Here is a comprehensive recap of everything unveiled during the presentation.</p>

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    <h2>Everything Revealed During the Konami Press Start Stream</h2>

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    <h3>Silent Hill: Townfall</h3>
    <p><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 24</p>
    <p>Series producer Motoi Okamoto introduced an immersive new trailer highlighting the psychological horror title's creative team and stellar cast. Writer and director Jon McKellan discussed his inspiration for casting Jovan Adepo as Simon—having been captivated by his performance in <em>3 Body Problem</em>—and revealed that television icon Terry O'Quinn (<em>Lost</em>) was his absolute dream choice for the project. McKellan also expressed the studio's excitement about collaborating once again with Kezia Burrows, who previously partnered with developer Screen Burn Interactive on 2019's <em>Observation</em>.</p>
    <p>For more detailed impressions, be sure to <a href="https://gameinformer.com/preview/2026/06/08/radio-drama">explore our hands-on preview straight from the Summer Game Fest demo floor</a>.</p>

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    <h3>Castlevania: Belmont's Curse</h3>
    <p><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 15</p>
    <p>Fresh footage for <em>Belmont's Curse</em> showcased protagonist Rose wielding an expanded arsenal of combat abilities and dynamic new weapons. The presentation also offered a menacing glimpse at a formidable trio of terrifying new boss encounters, cementing the title's reputation as a top-tier action platformer matching the incredible impression <a href="https://gameinformer.com/feature/2026/07/21/a-worthy-heir-to-the-belmont-bloodline">it left when we played it in France earlier this June</a>.</p>

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    <h3>Wai Wai World Craft</h3>
    <p><strong>Release Date:</strong> To Be Announced</p>
    <p>This creative sandbox game allows players to construct intricate 3D platforming stages utilizing an intuitive block-grid architecture. Creators can build, publish levels online, and climb global competitive leaderboards. The latest trailer predominantly focused on gameplay tailored for mobile and PC hardware. Notably, the footage confirmed exciting nostalgic crossovers featuring both *Castlevania* and *Contra*, leaving the door wide open for even more legendary Konami franchises to join the fun.</p>

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    <h3>eFootball Kick Off!</h3>
    <p><strong>Release Date:</strong> Available Now</p>
    <p>Konami showcased a dynamic new trailer tailored for the Switch 2 iteration, officially teasing the highly anticipated Leagues mode scheduled to launch this coming autumn.</p>

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    <h3>Project Zircon</h3>
    <p><strong>Release Date:</strong> To Be Announced</p>
    <p>Initially announced back in September 2023 as Konami's flagship Web3 initiative, this roguelike deckbuilder returned with substantial new gameplay footage. Interestingly, any mention of blockchain infrastructure was entirely omitted from today's presentation, and the feature remains absent from the game's official Steam store page. Merging deep tactical strategy with a branching narrative, <em>Project Zircon</em> promises multiple distinct endings driven by the choices players make throughout their campaign.</p>

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    <h3>Rev. Noir</h3>
    <p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2027</p>
    <p>Representing one of Konami’s most ambitious tentpole releases, <em>Rev. Noir</em> marks a thrilling venture into the action-RPG landscape. The narrative follows Asch and their companions as they desperately attempt to halt Lightfall—a catastrophic phenomenon that transforms ordinary citizens into lethal, desolate husks known as blight. Set within a society bound strictly by Astral Ordinances, the story explores a world where rigid traditions are upended by the sudden resurgence of apocalyptic destruction. Asch Finé and allies will launch their epic quest next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.</p>

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    <h3>Rhapsody in Scarlet</h3>
    <p><strong>Release Date:</strong> To Be Announced</p>
    <p>Following its initial reveal earlier during the State of Play, the Press Start showcase provided an extended look at <em>Rhapsody in Scarlet</em>. Co-producer Takanori Murayama announced the principal English voice cast, revealing that Cherami Leigh will voice protagonist Ellie Myer, alongside Akari Kito handling the Japanese vocal performance. Additionally, supporting character Ilya will be voiced by Hannah Grace in English and Saori Onishi in Japanese. Murayama also shed light on the game's combat mechanics, hinting at a deeply customizable framework. The atmospheric trailer showcased stylized renditions of New York City, accompanied by a vibrant live jazz performance courtesy of Soil & "Pimp" Sessions and acclaimed vocalist Emi Meyer.</p>
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