Konami Announces KICK BUDS, a New Football Game

Konami has announced KICK BUDS, a new multiplayer party royale football videogame for PC and mobile devices (iOS and Android).

Described as a chaotic take on football, the game includes two main modes: Party Royale (battle royale logic) and Soccer Royale (3-player team battles).

Players can customize their avatar's appearance. A playtest began on March 18, 2026, and will last until the 25th of the month.