A Nintendo Switch 2 port in Konamis E football is reportedly under development, with a reference to the hybrid console that was discovered in the latest version of the game. The alleged port would highlight a major change for the long-term series, which has historically seen limited release on Nintendo hardware.
Originally known as Winning eleven and Pro Evolution SoccerKonami's Football Sim Franchise has been running since 1996. 2021, the Japanese gaming giant renamed Pesa to E football And the series switched to a free-to-game model, with reference to a need to reach newer audiences by emphasizing online games. Although it was one of the best -selling consoles of all time, Switch did not receive a single post in the football franchise.
The long absence of the series from Nintendo hardware can finally come to the end, according to data tams and Twitter user Durandil67. As you dig through the latest version of E footballwhich was released as part of the season update 2026 on August 14, Durandil67 realized that the game's platform Enum (a predefined list of values) now contains an entry that was not there in the previous building. The value, labeled “Noz”, is probably a reference to Nintendo Switch 2 code name, UNS (“Oz” is an abbreviation for Ounce, the measurement unit), which originally leaked back in October 2024 and has since been confirmed through various other data enthusiasts.
The same Enum contains another value, “NSW”, which can be a reference to the first Nintendo switch. Then E football Never ported to the 2017 unit, the chance that it will happen now that the console is during the twilight years seems narrow, with Enum and thus only suggested that this was once considered. The NSW label has the same “AM” prefix used for iOS and Android versions of E footballwhich probably stands for “Application Mobile.” This would mean that the switch gate had ever been materialized, it would have been based on the mobile version of the game rather than its console counterparts.
Conversely, the NOZ reference is preset with “CS”, which seems to stand for “console”. Bark E football In fact, getting to Switch 2, the label means that it will be in line with other console versions, at least in terms of function and content. Konami has already established itself as an early supporter of Nintendo's new console, after publishing one of the Select Few Switch 2 launch exclusive, a co-op survival game Survival children.
PES has been missing from Nintendo consoles for over a decade
A Switch 2 version of E football Would highlight the series' return to Nintendo hardware after more than a decade. The latest part that reached a Nintendo unit was PES 2014Who received an exclusive version for 3DS. Previously, D's unique hand -held editions saw PES 6 and PES 2008. Aside from the potential gate of E footballSoccer fans looking for a proper portable gaming experience has the Switch 2 version of EA Sports FC 26 to look forward to. EA's upcoming title is scheduled to be released on September 26.
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Nintendo
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June 5, 2025
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$ 449.99
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Ownership
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1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
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Yes
