Konami held its Press Start showcase, offering glimpses of several upcoming games. The event featured new trailers and information for titles spanning various genres, from survival horror to action RPGs and creative platforms.
Silent Hill: Townfall
Scheduled for release on September 24, Silent Hill: Townfall received a new trailer detailing its creators and cast. Producer Motoi Okamoto introduced footage featuring writer/director Jon McKellan, who discussed casting Jovan Adepo as the protagonist Simon after seeing his performance in "Three Body Problem." Terry O'Quinn was highlighted as McKellan's dream casting, and the team expressed excitement about reuniting with Kezia Burrows, who previously worked with developer Screen Burn Interactive on "Observation."
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
New gameplay footage for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was shown, highlighting new abilities and weapons for the protagonist Rose. The trailer also unveiled a trio of new bosses that players will face.
Wai Wai World Craft
Set for a TBA release, Wai Wai World Craft allows players to design and share 3D platformer levels using a block-based system. The trailer showcased gameplay primarily on mobile devices and PCs, and indicated potential crossovers with other Konami franchises like Castlevania and Contra.
eFootball Kick Off!
Released now for the Switch 2, eFootball Kick Off! received a new trailer that teased an upcoming Leagues mode, expected to launch in the Autumn.
Project Zircon
This roguelike deckbuilder, initially announced in September 2023 as Konami's first Web3 project, was also featured. While today's trailer presented new gameplay, any blockchain-based elements were not explicitly mentioned and are absent from the game's Steam page.
Rev. Noir
Slated for a 2027 release, Rev. Noir appears to be a significant entry into the action-RPG genre. The game follows Asch and companions as they confront "Lightfall," a catastrophe that transforms people into blight husks. Players will navigate a world governed by Astral Ordinances, with the narrative offering multiple endings based on player actions. Rev. Noir is set to launch on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Rhapsody in Scarlet
Another title making an appearance was Rhapsody in Scarlet. Co-Producer Takanori Murayama confirmed Cherami Leigh as the English voice for protagonist Ellie Myer, with Akari Kito providing the Japanese performance. Hannah Grace will voice supporting character Ilya, with Saori Onishi handling the Japanese role. Murayama also hinted at customizable combat mechanics. The trailer featured scenes from New York City and included a jazz performance by Soil & "Pimp" Sessions and singer Emi Meyer.