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Konami is actively releasing new games and collections across multiple platforms, expanding its Silent Hill franchise with exhibitions and collaborations, and launching merchandise labels for its card game properties.
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Konami has been steadily releasing new titles and collections in the second half of 2026. The company launched eFootball Kick-Off! on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4, marking the series' first standalone single-player entry since the rebrand from Winning Eleven. On July 2, Konami released the Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo collection for PS5 and Nintendo Switch, bundling 13 titles from the series' 40-year history with quality-of-life features like rewind and quick save. The collection was announced just days earlier on June 27, with four of the 13 games receiving their first ports to modern hardware.
Konami has also been active in the mobile and free-to-play space. Genso Suikoden Star Leap, a new free-to-play RPG in the Suikoden series, was announced on June 22 with a staggered release: first on iOS and Android in Japan, then worldwide on those platforms, and finally on Steam. The game is a canonical prequel set four years before the original 1995 title. Silent Hill f, released earlier, received a free collaboration costume from Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake on June 26, and has shipped over 2 million copies worldwide.
Beyond games, Konami has expanded into exhibitions and merchandise. On July 6, PARCO announced the first solo Silent Hill exhibition, EXHIBITION OF SILENT HILL 2, running from July 24 to August 17 at Ikebukuro PARCO, featuring spatial art, video, and sound. On June 19, Konami launched the ART EXPANSION label, producing T-shirts and posters featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game illustrations, with advance sales tied to the Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026. In the patent space, Konami Digital Entertainment ranked second in Patent Result's Deterrence Power Ranking 2025, with 285 patents cited as reasons for rejection in other companies' patent examinations during 2025.
Key facts
- First solo Silent Hill exhibition announced
- EXHIBITION OF SILENT HILL 2 runs at PARCO FACTORY in Ikebukuro PARCO from July 24 to August 17, 2026. ↗
- Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo collection released
- 13 titles spanning the series' 40-year history, released July 2, 2026, for PS5 and Nintendo Switch. ↗
- Konami ranked second in patent deterrence
- Konami Digital Entertainment had 285 patents cited as reasons for rejection in other companies' patent examinations during 2025. ↗
- Silent Hill f Fatal Frame collaboration
- A free Crimson Butterfly costume based on Mio Amakura was added on June 26, 2026. ↗
- Silent Hill f sales milestone
- Silent Hill f has shipped over 2 million copies worldwide. ↗
- Genso Suikoden Star Leap platform and release order
- Launches first on iOS and Android in Japan, then worldwide on iOS and Android, then on Steam worldwide. ↗
- ART EXPANSION label launched
- New label producing T-shirts and posters from Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game illustrations, announced June 19, 2026. ↗
- eFootball Kick-Off! released on Switch 2
- Standalone single-player entry launched June 4, 2026, at 3,850 yen. ↗
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- game · 2026-07-02 · global · 2026-07-02
- Release
- game · 2026-06-27 · worldwide · 2026-06-27
- Announced
- 13-game Goemon collection for 40th anniversary · 2026-06-27
- Announced
- new label called ART EXPANSION that reinterprets illustrations from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game as art · 2026-06-19
- Noted
- Konami Digital Entertainment with 285 · 2026-06-27
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PARCO GAMES, the game label of PARCO Co., Ltd., announced on July 6, 2026, that "EXHIBITION OF SILENT HILL 2" will be held at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of the main building of Ikebukuro PARCO from July 24 to August 17, 2026. This is the first solo exhibition of the Silent Hill series by Konami. Admission is 1,500 yen, with advance online tickets available via Ticket Pia. Visitors receive one random limited-edition original sticker as an admission bonus. The exhibition presents the world of Silent Hill 2 through spatial art, video, and sound, focusing on themes of sin, loss, and self-deception. Over 20 types of original goods will be sold at the venue, including T-shirts, acrylic stands, record bags, incense, and mugs. Some items are venue-exclusive secret designs. After the exhibition period, goods are also planned for sale on PARCO's official EC site ONLINE PARCO. The exhibition is positioned as a global cultural experience originating from Japan, riding on the acclaim of the 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2.
Jul 2
Konami released the Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo collection on July 2, 2026, for PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The set includes 13 titles spanning the series' 40-year history, starting with the 1986 original. It adds rewind, quick save/load, and music mode. An SNS campaign and a pop-up corner in Tokyo are also underway.
Jun 27
Konami will release 'Ganbare Goemon Daishugo!', a collection of 13 titles from the Goemon series spanning the Family Computer, Super Famicom, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color. The set includes four first-time ports and features rewind, quick save, turbo, and rapid fire functions. It commemorates the series' 40th anniversary.
Jun 27
Patent Result has released its Deterrence Power Ranking 2025 for the game and entertainment industry, tallying how often each company's patents were cited as reasons for rejection in other companies' patent examinations during 2025. Bandai Namco Entertainment leads the ranking with 328 patents cited, followed by Konami Digital Entertainment with 285 and Sony Interactive Entertainment with 228. Sega ranks fourth with 198, Nintendo fifth with 161, and Colopl sixth with 148. GREE Holdings, Capcom, Square Enix Holdings, and DeNA round out the top ten. The ranking consolidates company groups and reflects patent holders as of May 2026. Bandai Namco's most cited patent covers an event presentation control system for virtual three-dimensional spaces, cited in examinations of four applications including one from MIXI. Konami's top patent grants benefits according to object selection in a game, affecting Capcom, Colopl, and Bandai Namco. SIE's most cited patent assigns virtual reality spectators to venue seats and transmits to head-mounted displays, used in four rejections including one from NTT Communications.
Jun 26
Konami released an update on June 26, 2026, for the psychological horror game Silent Hill f, adding a free collaboration costume named "Crimson Butterfly" based on Mio Amakura from Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake. The costume changes the appearance of protagonist Hinako Fukami to that of Mio Amakura, faithfully reproducing her outfit. The update is available at no cost to all owners of the main game and requires patch 1.20. The costume is purely cosmetic and does not include new scenarios, stages, or game modes. Alongside the update, a 50% off sale is running on Steam and the PlayStation Store for both Silent Hill f and Silent Hill 2. A bundle offering a discount on both Silent Hill f and Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake is also available on Steam. Silent Hill f, set in a fictional 1960s Japanese town, has shipped over 2 million copies worldwide. Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a full remake of the 2003 original, following twin sisters in a haunted village.
Jun 22
Konami Digital Entertainment announced on June 22 the platform and regional release order for Genso Suikoden Star Leap, a new free-to-play RPG in the Suikoden series. The game will launch first on iOS and Android in Japan, followed by a worldwide iOS and Android release, and finally a Steam release worldwide. The title is a canonical prequel set in Solar Year 453, four years before the original 1995 game, and follows a new protagonist and the 108 Stars. New companions can be obtained for free, with additional characters from past titles appearing through gacha and events. The staggered release order was chosen to ensure stable gameplay tailored to each region and device, according to the official announcement. Development is in its final stages, and the team is working to announce a release date soon. The game is the first mobile entry in the series and the first free-to-play title in the franchise.
Jun 19
Konami Digital Entertainment announced on June 19, 2026, a new label called ART EXPANSION that reinterprets illustrations from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game as art. The label will produce T-shirts and posters with an art and fashion focus. The T-shirts are designed in a street culture context, using thick fabric with a wide box silhouette. Revealed T-shirt designs include Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon, Lyrilusc - Recital Starling, Possession Fusion, Black Magician & Black Magician Girl, and Rirapp. The posters use a different perspective from the card illustrations and are printed with vivid high-definition printing. Poster designs include Sky Striker Ace - Raye, Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder, I:P Masquerena, and Spirit Charmer. A key concept video was released on the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Channel on YouTube. Items will be available for advance sale to lottery winners attending the Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, with applications open until June 21.
Jun 10
Hamster Corporation will release Konami's 1987 billiard game "The Hustler" across multiple platforms on June 11. The game will be available as "Arcade Archives The Hustler" for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, priced at 838 yen and 837 yen respectively. A separate version, "Arcade Archives 2 The Hustler," launches the same day for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at 1,100 yen. Owners of the Switch or PS4 version can buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version at a discount of 330 yen each. The game supports one or two players and includes rules for nine-ball and rotation billiards. A 3D screen lets players check cue ball and object ball positions. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds a Time Attack Mode, where players compete to clear the game quickly, and supports VRR for behavior closer to the original arcade hardware. Both versions include online rankings, rewind, rapid fire, and multiple save slots. Hamster will stream a "The Hustler Special" episode of its official program "Arcade Archiver" on YouTube on June 11.
Jun 3
Konami releases eFootball Kick-Off! on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 at 3,850 yen. The game is the first standalone title since the series rebranded from Winning Eleven to eFootball. It targets beginners with simplified controls, assist functions, and a 5-a-side mode. Single-player modes include World Tour, Rebound Ball, and Football Relay.