eFootball Kick-Off! launches June 3 on Nintendo Switch 2

Published: 13:30, 04 March 2026
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eFootball Kick-Off! launches June 3 on Nintendo Switch 2
eFootball Kick-Off! launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, priced at £15.99 digitally

Key Points from the Article

  • Game features simplified controls and multiple modes including World Tour (single-player squad building), Quick Match, and post-launch International Cup
  • Early digital buyers receive Lionel Messi as a free playable character in World Tour mode
  • GameShare feature allows up to three other players to play locally with one purchase
eFootball Kick-Off! launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, priced at £15.99 digitally

eFootball Kick-Off! launches June 3 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing World Tour mode, six-a-side matches, and an early Lionel Messi bonus.

Konami has confirmed eFootball Kick-Off! will release on Nintendo Switch 2 June 3. The game launches digitally worldwide today at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET. 

The new entry in Konami’s former PES series will release exclusively on Nintendo’s newest system. Pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 has been set at £15.99 digitally, with a special game-key card priced at 3,850 yen launching physically in Japan.

Designed with simplified systems and a variety of game modes focused on competitiveness, eFootball Kick-Off! will cater to both old fans and new.

Announced as Switch 2 Exclusive

Developer Konami has announced that this entry is being marketed as a digital launch exclusive for the Switch 2 console. The game’s objective is to provide quick, intense gameplay with simplified controls without sacrificing strategy.

Owners who buy the game early as a digital download will unlock football icon Lionel Messi as a free World Tour playable when pre-order details are announced on the official website.

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Six-a-Side Football mode and beginner-friendly features like On-Pitch Dialogue and Easy Controls are included
Six-a-Side Football mode and beginner-friendly features like On-Pitch Dialogue and Easy Controls are included

Game Modes and Features

World Tour is a single-player mode where players construct their own squad and play in tournaments worldwide. As players progress, they will aim to become one of the best teams in the world.

Quick Match allows players to play a match right away with real national teams and clubs. This mode makes finding and playing local games with friends and family simple. 

Additionally, there will be a mode added after-launch titled International Cup which is based off of the world’s biggest tournament. It is free of additional cost.Six-a-Side Football mode puts an emphasis on high-energy games with more goals scored. O

n-Pitch Dialogue and Easy Controls assist new players by teaching positioning and when to shoot. The game will even slow down when players are taking shots to score goals. Players can share the game with up to three other players locally if they purchase GameShare.


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