Gaming enthusiasts can look forward to a busy September, with both Konami and Capcom scheduling digital showcases to reveal updates on their upcoming game lineups. These presentations will offer new gameplay footage and insights directly from developers.
Konami Press Start Kicks Off the Month
Konami will host its "Konami Press Start" showcase this Friday, September 3, at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST. The company has confirmed that the presentation will delve into its latest roster of games, including Silent Hill: TownfallCastlevania: Belmont’s Curseand the recently announced RPG Rev NOiR. Viewers can expect to see fresh gameplay footage and video messages from the development teams behind these titles.
Notably, Konami has preemptively addressed speculation by confirming that the showcase will not include any announcements regarding a remake of Silent Hill. This clarification aims to manage audience expectations ahead of the broadcast.
Capcom Spotlight Follows with Tokyo Game Show Lead-in
Later in the month, Capcom will present its "Capcom Spotlight" on September 16, starting at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST. This 40-minute presentation is scheduled to mark the beginning of Tokyo Game Show 2026. While Capcom has not detailed the full content of the Spotlight, the company has confirmed that several major titles will be featured at Tokyo Game Show itself. These include Mega Man Dual OverrideDragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisenand Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. The broadcast will be accessible globally, offering subtitles in 13 languages.
Player Impact and Game Insights
For players, these showcases represent key opportunities to see what's next from two major publishers. Insights into specific titles offer a glimpse into their design philosophies.
- Regarding Mega Man Dual Overridedirector Shinya Ikuta previously indicated that while hardcore fans are the primary target audience, the game also incorporates features like "Custom Chips"—equippable modifiers designed to enhance various gameplay functions—to appeal to a broader player base. Ikuta emphasized the importance of games that provide a sense of accomplishment through challenge.
- Initial impressions of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse suggest it offers a solid Metroidvania experience. The game is noted for delivering a familiar yet robust adventure, rather than aiming to fundamentally reinvent the genre, building on the series' legacy in the genre it helped define.
Before these two events, Sony is also scheduled to host its own State of Play broadcast on Thursday, September 3, at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST, immediately followed by a State of Play Japan presentation, setting the stage for a packed week of gaming news.