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Konami Records Strong Profit Having Made Excellent Games Again
Konami reported a 75.1% rise in profit compared with the previous year, alongside a 44.3% increase in sales from April to September 2026. The results come as the company has released more games based on its established franchises, suggesting its renewed activity in console and PC gaming is contributing to growth.
During the quarter, Konami launched Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Silent Hill: Townfall and eBaseball: Pro Spirit 2026, and gave its eFootball live service a major update. It has also raised its forecast for operating profit by 39.3% and expects sales to grow by 18.1%; planned projects include Rev. Noir, Rhapsody in Scarlet and a Silent Hill 1 remake.
In short
- Konami’s profit rose 75.1% year on year.
- Sales increased 44.3% from April to September 2026.
- The company raised its operating profit forecast by 39.3%.
Explained simply
Konami is a Japanese entertainment company with businesses in video games and other areas, including digital entertainment and sport. Its games division is known for long-running series such as Metal Gear, Silent Hill and eFootball.
Established game series can attract players who already know them, while new releases and updates give companies ways to keep those audiences engaged. Konami’s plans include further games from familiar series as well as new projects, making its results relevant to how it is using its back catalogue and developing future releases.
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