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Konami Press Start Showcase Announced, Expect News, Updates And "Exclusive Footage"

Konami teases new chapters for Castlevania, Silent Hill and a fresh IP in a September 3 livestream, sparking surprise buzz across gaming outlets.

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Source diversity sample: Saiga NAK · Inven Global · Siliconera · gematsu.com · GoNintendo · ixbt.games · Gematsu · Nintendo Everything.

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It's unexpected that Konami, after a quiet year, is launching a live stream on September 3 that will spotlight three high‑profile projects. Gematsu listed the lineup as Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall and a brand‑new IP called Rev. NOiR, indicating the company is reviving classic franchises while also testing fresh concepts. The announcement marks the first major Konami event of 2026.

Nintendo Everything confirmed the September 3 date, and Nintendo Life noted that the stream is expected to deliver updates, new gameplay footage and exclusive material. At the same time, ixbt.games reported that Xbox Game Pass will add its first September title, underscoring the platform’s expanding library. Saiga NAK added that DMM GAMES will exhibit at TGS 2026, featuring an early hands‑on demo of Touken Ranbu Puzzlegiri and several stage events, further amplifying the month’s gaming announcements.

With the September 3 showcase now confirmed, coverage from Gematsu and Nintendo-focused sites suggests detailed reveals about Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall and Rev. NOiR are imminent. No additional specifics have been disclosed, so the exact nature of the promised exclusive footage remains unknown. Observers will watch for post‑stream announcements and any follow‑up information from the event.

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Questions people are asking

When is the Konami Press Start livestream scheduled?

The livestream is set for September 3, as reported by Gematsu and Nintendo Everything.

Which titles are confirmed to be featured in the showcase?

Gematsu confirms the showcase will include Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall and Rev. NOiR.

What other gaming news coincided with the announcement?

ixbt.games noted the first September addition to Xbox Game Pass, and Saiga NAK reported DMM GAMES will exhibit at TGS 2026 with an early demo of Touken Ranbu Puzzlegiri.

Topics

Konami Press Start Castlevania Silent Hill TGS 2026 Xbox Game Pass

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