Konami recently held its Press Start showcase, presenting new trailers and gameplay details for several of its upcoming titles. The stream provided updates on long-awaited games and introduced new projects.
Silent Hill: Townfall
Set for release on September 24, Silent Hill: Townfall received a new trailer focusing on its creators and cast. Series producer Motoi Okamoto highlighted the casting of Jovan Adepo as Simon, noting Adepo's performance in "Three Body Problem." Terry O'Quinn, known for "Lost," was described as dream casting for the game, with director Jon McKellan having previously imitated O'Quinn in an early teaser. The team also expressed excitement about reuniting with Kezia Burrows, who previously collaborated with developer Screen Burn Interactive on "Observation."
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
Launching on October 15, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse showcased new abilities and weapons for protagonist Rose. The trailer also revealed three new bosses. The game was previously previewed in June.
Wai Wai World Craft
This new title, with a TBA release date, allows players to create and share 3D platformer levels using a block grid system. The trailer featured gameplay on mobile and PC, hinting at potential crossovers with other Konami franchises like Castlevania and Contra.
eFootball Kick Off!
Already available, eFootball Kick Off! received a new trailer teasing a Leagues mode scheduled for release in Autumn on the Switch 2.
Project Zircon
Originally announced in September 2023 as Konami's first "Web3 project," the roguelike deckbuilder Project Zircon also showed new gameplay. The recent trailer did not explicitly mention blockchain elements, and they are currently absent from the game's Steam page. The game emphasizes strategic and narrative elements with multiple endings influenced by player actions.
Rev. Noir
Scheduled for a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox, and PC, Rev. Noir is positioned as a significant entry into the action-RPG genre. The game follows Asch and companions on a quest to end "Lightfall," a catastrophe that transforms people into "blight husks." The narrative is set in a world where inhabitants live by "Astral Ordinances," which are challenged by the return of Lightfall.
Rhapsody in Scarlet
Konami also provided another look at Rhapsody in Scarlet. Co-Producer Takanori Murayama confirmed that Cherami Leigh will voice protagonist Ellie Myer in English, with Akari Kito handling Japanese voice duties. Hannah Grace is the English voice for supporting character Ilya, alongside Saori Onishi in Japanese. Murayama hinted at customizable combat mechanics. The trailer showcased footage set in New York City, featuring a jazz performance by Soil & "Pimp" Sessions and singer Emi Meyer.