Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as KONAMI) streamed its official program KONAMI PRESS START, delivering the latest updates on upcoming titles.
New information was revealed for highly anticipated releases, including SILENT HILL: Townfall and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
Note: This article is based on information released in Japan.
KONAMI PRESS START 2026.09.04 Broadcast Recap!
Streamed at 12:00 AM JST on Friday, September 4, 2026, KONAMI's official gaming news program, KONAMI PRESS START 2026.09.04, revealed the latest updates on a total of seven titles, led by the soon-to-release SILENT HILL: Townfall, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, and PROJECT ZIRCON.
SILENT HILL: Townfall Japanese Voice Cast Features Hiroki Yasumoto, Akio Otsuka, and More
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- Simon: Jovan Adepo (@jovanadepo)
- Zoe: Kezia Burrows (@keziabuzz)
- Richard: Terry O'Quinn (@terry_oquinn_)
During the stream, Jon McKellan, writer and director of SILENT HILL: Townfall, shared behind-the-scenes stories about casting the main characters.
Interviews were also conducted with Jovan Adepo, Terry O'Quinn, and Kezia Burrows, who voice the respective characters, discussing how they felt upon landing their roles.
- Simon: Hiroki Yasumoto (@__yasumoto__)
- Zoe: Yuko Kaida (@yuhkokaida_offi)
- Richard: Akio Otsuka (@AkioOtsuka)
The three Japanese dub voice actors were also announced.
SILENT HILL: Townfall is scheduled for release on Thursday, September 24, 2026!
Latest Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Trailer Released
The latest trailer for the upcoming title Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse was released.
Set to an arranged version of "Bloody Tears," the main theme of Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, the trailer showcases new story scenes, action gameplay, and bosses.
Marking 40 years since the original Castlevania, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is scheduled for release on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Be sure to also check out the early gameplay preview video showcasing the opening section of the story.
Wai Wai World Craft Officially Announced, Gameplay Footage Revealed
First revealed by KONAMI in September 2025 as Wai Wai World Craft (Working Title), the title was officially announced as Wai Wai World Craft!
A concept trailer was released, finally lifting the veil on the project.
Billed as a social game creation network, this gaming platform allows users to freely create games.
Players can also use iconic Konami characters, such as Bill Rizer from Contra and Simon Belmont from Castlevania.
Created games can be published worldwide, and a system is in place for players to support creators.
Wai Wai World Craft is scheduled for release as a free-to-play title on iOS, Android, and Steam.
League Mode for eFootball Kick-Off! Scheduled for Fall 2026 Addition
For the Nintendo Switch 2 title eFootball Kick-Off! released on Thursday, June 4, 2026, KONAMI premiered footage of the League Mode, scheduled to be added in a free update in Fall 2026.
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League Mode lets players select their favorite club from leagues around the world and aim for the top.
The footage confirmed the inclusion of the following leagues:
- 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE
- 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE
- BYD Sealion 6 League 1
- Liga Super Malaysia
- Brasileirão Betano
- Brazilian 2nd Division
- Argentine League
- Colombian League
- Chilean League
- English League
- English 2nd Division
- Spanish League
- Spanish 2nd Division
- Italian League
- Italian 2nd Division
- Ligue 1 McDonald's
- Ligue 2 BKT
- Trendyol Süper Lig
- VriendenLoterij Eredivisie
- Belgian League
- Swiss League
- Danish League
- Scottish Premiership
PROJECT ZIRCON Reimagined as a Deck-Building Roguelike Card Game
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Initially announced in September 2023 as KONAMI's first Web3 project, PROJECT ZIRCON has now been newly re-announced as a deck-building roguelike game.
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The deck-building roguelike game PROJECT ZIRCON progresses by alternating between a Strategy Phase, where players gather cards and facilities, and an Operations Phase, where they deploy cards to prepare for combat.
It offers plenty of replay value, featuring multiple endings and new content unlocked as player levels increase.
The Steam page for PROJECT ZIRCON is now live.
If you are interested, be sure to add it to your wishlist!
Second Trailer Released for Rev.NOiR
A story trailer has been released for Rev.NOiR.
This new action RPG depicts the journey of a protagonist and their companions defying their fate in the face of the Rain of Light, a calamity leading the world toward ruin.
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In addition to the previously announced PlayStation 5 version, releases for Xbox Series X|S and Steam were revealed.
Wishlist registrations are now open on each respective platform.
Rev.NOiR is scheduled for release in 2027.
Jazz-Infused New Action Title Rhapsody in Scarlet
The new action game Rhapsody in Scarlet is set in 1920s New York.
Players can enjoy exhilarating combo action wielding magic and beasts.
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- Ellie Myers (Japanese Voice: Akari Kito / English Voice: Cherami Leigh)
- Ilya Jones (Japanese Voice: Saori Onishi / English Voice: Hannah Grace)
The Japanese and English voice casts were revealed for protagonist Ellie Myers and her partner Ilya Jones.
Furthermore, SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS (@SOILPIMP_JP) and Emi Meyer (@EmiMeyer) collaborated on the jazz music that enriches the game.
Offering exhilarating and stylish combo action, Rhapsody in Scarlet is now available to wishlist on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
