Konami is set to delight puzzle enthusiasts and retro gaming fans alike with the announcement of Picross S Konami Antiques Edition for the Nintendo Switch.
Scheduled for a digital release on April 30, 2026, with a playable demo launching on April 16, this new installment pays tribute to over four decades of beloved Konami franchises through the classic picture logic puzzle format of Picross. Picross S Konami Antiques Edition combines the accessible gameplay of the Picross S series with an expansive celebration of Konami’s gaming heritage.
Over 80 titles from the company’s rich library—including legends like Gradius, TwinBee, Castlevania, Ganbare Goemon, and Contra—are featured as the basis for this edition’s diverse and challenging pixel puzzles. Players will encounter characters and scenes from a broad spectrum of game genres, ranging from sports simulators to iconic side-scrollers and even classic dating sims.
Each series is represented as meticulously designed nonogram puzzles, allowing fans to reconstruct iconic moments and personalities using the intuitive, number-based clues Picross is known for. The game comes fully loaded with all staple puzzle modes of the Picross S series: Picross, Mega Picross, Color Picross, and Clip Picross, each offering unique twists on the core gameplay formula.
A new Extra mode introduces larger-scale puzzles designed to recreate memorable scenes from Konami’s long-running franchises, while the interactive Time Attack option challenges players to solve curated puzzles against the clock—complete with lively character animations that respond to the players' pace. In terms of content, the numbers speak for themselves: Picross and Mega Picross each feature 150 puzzles, Color Picross brings 30 more, Clip Picross offers 5, and Extra mode includes another 5 expansive challenges.
Altogether, the title delivers 200 core puzzles, enriching replay value and depth for solo enthusiasts and series newcomers alike.
Time Attack mode provides an additional 30 specially curated challenges. A notable addition to this edition is the Music Player, which allows players to enjoy original background music drawn from Konami’s iconic franchises.
Fans can now listen to nostalgic tracks from Castlevania, Gradius, and more while solving puzzles or browsing the game’s art gallery. Priced at $19.99 and available exclusively via the Nintendo Switch eShop, Picross S Konami Antiques Edition promises to appeal to both puzzle aficionados and devotees of Konami’s legendary catalog.
Konami’s statement emphasizes the pick-up-and-play nature of the game, reiterating Picross’s easy-to-learn mechanics and universal appeal: anyone can dive in and start solving, regardless of previous experience. With its massive collection of retro gaming tributes, new gameplay features, and an accessible price point, Picross S Konami Antiques Edition is poised to become a standout release on the Nintendo Switch eShop in 2026.
Scheduled for a digital release on April 30, 2026, with a playable demo launching on April 16, this new installment pays tribute to over four decades of beloved Konami franchises through the classic picture logic puzzle format of Picross. Picross S Konami Antiques Edition combines the accessible gameplay of the Picross S series with an expansive celebration of Konami’s gaming heritage.
Over 80 titles from the company’s rich library—including legends like Gradius, TwinBee, Castlevania, Ganbare Goemon, and Contra—are featured as the basis for this edition’s diverse and challenging pixel puzzles. Players will encounter characters and scenes from a broad spectrum of game genres, ranging from sports simulators to iconic side-scrollers and even classic dating sims.
Each series is represented as meticulously designed nonogram puzzles, allowing fans to reconstruct iconic moments and personalities using the intuitive, number-based clues Picross is known for. The game comes fully loaded with all staple puzzle modes of the Picross S series: Picross, Mega Picross, Color Picross, and Clip Picross, each offering unique twists on the core gameplay formula.
A new Extra mode introduces larger-scale puzzles designed to recreate memorable scenes from Konami’s long-running franchises, while the interactive Time Attack option challenges players to solve curated puzzles against the clock—complete with lively character animations that respond to the players' pace. In terms of content, the numbers speak for themselves: Picross and Mega Picross each feature 150 puzzles, Color Picross brings 30 more, Clip Picross offers 5, and Extra mode includes another 5 expansive challenges.
Altogether, the title delivers 200 core puzzles, enriching replay value and depth for solo enthusiasts and series newcomers alike.
Time Attack mode provides an additional 30 specially curated challenges. A notable addition to this edition is the Music Player, which allows players to enjoy original background music drawn from Konami’s iconic franchises.
Fans can now listen to nostalgic tracks from Castlevania, Gradius, and more while solving puzzles or browsing the game’s art gallery. Priced at $19.99 and available exclusively via the Nintendo Switch eShop, Picross S Konami Antiques Edition promises to appeal to both puzzle aficionados and devotees of Konami’s legendary catalog.
Konami’s statement emphasizes the pick-up-and-play nature of the game, reiterating Picross’s easy-to-learn mechanics and universal appeal: anyone can dive in and start solving, regardless of previous experience. With its massive collection of retro gaming tributes, new gameplay features, and an accessible price point, Picross S Konami Antiques Edition is poised to become a standout release on the Nintendo Switch eShop in 2026.
