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Konami Launches eFootball Kick-Off! on Nintendo Switch 2, First Premium Buy-to-Play Entry in the Series

Konami released eFootball Kick-Off! for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4, 2026, priced at 3,850 yen. The game marks the first buy-to-play (non-free-to-play) title in the eFootball series and features a substantial single-player mode alongside refined match gameplay tuned for accessibility. Early play reports and reviews note it carries echoes of the classic PES experience.

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4Gamer and GAME Watch focused on the game's features and launch details in straightforward preview/news fashion, while Nintendo Life's review offered a more evaluative tone, drawing comparisons to the legacy PES series.

What we know

  • eFootball Kick-Off! launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4, 2026, priced at 3,850 yen
  • It is the first premium, buy-to-play release in the eFootball series, departing from the free-to-play model
  • The game includes a deep single-player mode as a key selling point
  • Match gameplay has been adjusted with accessibility and ease-of-play in mind
  • Nintendo Life's review noted flickers of the classic PES magic within the experience

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eFootball