Press release -
Darwin’s Paradox! Set to Release on Nintendo Switch™ 2
KONAMI’s action-adventure platformer is set to release on the latest gaming platforms in 2026
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – November 4th, 2025 – Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. (KONAMI) today revealed Darwin’s Paradox!, a new, action-adventure platformer, will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam® in 2026. KONAMI and French developers, ZDT Studio, introduce Darwin, an octopus plucked out of his natural habitat and thrust into a chaotic world infiltrated by UFOOD INC. where a devious plan for world domination is unraveling.
Watch the new gameplay trailer here - https://youtu.be/FF8l7UJox-Y
Each stage of Darwin’s Paradox! unfolds across dynamic environments filled with challenges and thought-provoking encounters. From landfills teeming with rabid rats to the menacing mechanical underbelly of a food factory by the sea, Darwin’s Paradox! immerses players in a rich narrative brought to life by a colorful cast of characters and a uniquely cerebral gameplay experience.
Darwin’s Paradox! has moved its original release schedule to 2026 in order to bring Darwin’s chaotic adventure from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2.
Get to know the team over at ZDT Studio working on Darwin’s Paradox! through our dev diary video:
Stay tuned for more details. For more information on Darwin’s Paradox!, visit https://www.konami.com/games/darwins_paradox
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About Konami Group
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
About ZDT Studio
ZDT Studio is an independent video game studio based in Paris, founded by veterans from the video game, animation, and visual effects industries. Our mission: to create immersive experiences that embody the convergence of animated cinema and video games. Through original games that combine storytelling, innovative gameplay, and unique mechanics, the studio aims to offer a wide audience interactive experiences that feel like true animated films.
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