Konami Seen as a Major Asset for PlayStation 5

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Konami is solidifying its commitment to timed exclusives with Sony for the PlayStation 5, particularly in Japan.
The upcoming JRPG, Rev. The Golden Wings Edition of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, offers a special edition with additional content for preorder before its fall 2026 release.
NOiR and Silent Hill: Townfall are confirmed as PlayStation 5 exclusives, with analysts viewing these exclusives as efforts to enhance the consoles appeal to Japanese players.
Konamis game business has experienced record-high revenues for the past three quarters, with the success of eFootball being a major driver of this revenue, allowing for continued PlayStation 5 console exclusives.

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Konami, renowned for franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, and Silent Hill, is becoming an important asset for the PlayStation 5 in Japan. While publishers such as Square Enix are shifting away from timed exclusives with Sony, Konami appears to be solidifying its commitment. Konami’s upcoming JRPG, Rev. The Golden Wings Edition of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, is available for preorder before its fall 2026 release. This special edition includes a Glorious x Arseille Model Diorama, a SteelBook, a Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter artbook, a mini soundtrack CD, a collector’s box, and a digital Season Pass. Preorders for the Golden Wings Edition are open until March 8 at store.panaxgames.com.

The standard edition (physical and digital) will be available for preorder later for $59.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will cost $64.99. Owners of the Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a $4.99 Upgrade Pack. The Season Pass, granting access to cosmetic DLC, will be available separately on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam, with pricing to be announced later. A Digital Deluxe edition including the Season Pass will also be released at a later date. NOiR, produced by Nobuki Kadoi (who worked on Drakengard 2), has been announced as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Additionally, Silent Hill: Townfall will be a console exclusive on the PS5. Konami’s game business has reported record-high revenues for the past three quarters; the success of eFootball has been a major driver of this revenue. The company plans to continue its strategy of launching Silent Hill: Townfall as a console exclusive. Currently, the game’s website lists availability only on PlayStation 5 and PC. Analysts view these exclusives, along with the Silent Hill 2 remake scheduled for October 2024, as efforts to enhance the console’s appeal to Japanese players.

Strengthening PlayStation-Konami Bond for Exclusive Japanese Content on PlayStation 5

According to online commentary following the latest State of Play, PlayStation is strengthening its relationship with Konami to offer exclusive content appealing to local Japanese fans. This suggests potential future partnerships between the two companies. Given Konami’s strong financial position and the consistent revenue generated by eFootball, the company can confidently continue to release PlayStation 5 console exclusives for the time being.

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