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- eFootball KickOff, a new title in the PES series, is launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2026, featuring Kylian Mbappé.
- The game includes a World Tour Mode for building and competing with teams globally, Quick Match for immediate play, and an International Cup mode (available via DLC) that mirrors the real-world World Cup event starting June 11, 2026.
- eFootball KickOff offers local multiplayer for up to four players through GameShare on Nintendo Switch 2.
- The game will be a digital-only release worldwide, with a physical GameKey Card edition available in Japan, and includes beginner-friendly modes like a rank system and 6-on-6 football.
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Konami will celebrate the World Cup with eFootball KickOff, a new title in the series formerly known as PES, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The game, starring Kylian Mbappé, will be available starting June 3, 2026, continuing the PES legacy, according to Konami. eFootball KickOff includes a main event called World Tour Mode, as well as exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 features like six-aside football and the International Cup, a Konami-designed tournament featuring 48 countries (via downloadable content). The game modes include: World Tour Mode: Build a team and compete in tournaments worldwide. Quick Match: Jump into a match with clubs or national teams. International Cup: A competition between national teams, mirroring the real-world World Cup event starting June 11, 2026. This mode will be available via downloadable content. Konami also highlights the game’s multiplayer capabilities, including local sessions with multiple consoles using GameShare. Announced during a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on February 5, 2026, eFootball KickOff will be a digital-only release worldwide, with a physical GameKey Card edition available in Japan. eFootball KickOff also offers beginner-friendly modes like a rank system and 6-on-6 football.
eFootball KickOff World Tour International Cup on Nintendo Switch 2026 – Local Multiplayer for Four Players
On Nintendo Switch 2, eFootball KickOff uses GameShare to support up to four local players. The International Cup lets players represent their favorite national team in pursuit of international victory.
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| Official Name | Konami GT |
| Brief Summary | Konami GT, originally known as Konami RF2 - Red Fighter, is a 1985 racing video game developed and released by Konami, using their GX400 arcade architecture. The player drives a sports car which must reach various checkpoints without running out of fuel. A turbo mode (activated by the gear shift) increases the car's speed but uses more fuel and puts the player at a higher risk of hitting an obstacle. Fuel power-ups can be found on the road which the player must pick up to make it to the final checkpoint.
The original title RF2 is a reference to Konami's 1984 arcade game Road Fighter, and thus this may be considered an unofficial sequel. RF2 was a commercial success in Japanese arcades. The series was followed in 1996 by official sequel Midnight Run - Road Fighter 2. Konami GT was made available on Microsoft's Game Room service for its Xbox 360 console and for Windows-based PCs on October 6, 2010. |
| Platforms | Arcade |
| Released | March 1, 1985 |
| Genre | Racing, Arcade |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Languages | German |
| Genre | Konami |
| Genre | Konami |
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- eFootball Kick-Off! Release Date AnnouncedeFootball Kick-Off! Release Date Announcedsoccergaming.com
- eFootball Kick-Off! comes to Switch 2 June 3rd, 2026(/contents/58383-efootball-kick-off-comes-to-switch-2-june-3rd-2026)eFootball Kick-Off! comes to Switch 2 June 3rd, 2026(/contents/58383-efootball-kick-off-comes-to-switch-2-june-3rd-2026)gonintendo.com
- eFootball Kick-Off! Launches on June 3 for Switch 2eFootball Kick-Off! Launches on June 3 for Switch 2finalweapon.net
- eFootball Kick-Off! launches June 3eFootball Kick-Off! launches June 3gematsu.com