Konami is the first video game developer and publisher to drop out of E3 2021, following a formal announcement on Twitter.
Konami was one of the initial companies confirmed for the first-ever digital E3 showcase this June 2021. However, "due to timing", Konami has had to pull out of E3 2021, before reassuring fans that it is in "deep development of several key projects". Why Konami Not Attending E3 2021 Is a Big Deal 2018's Metal Gear Survive was one of the last notable games that Konami made.
Konami is one of the biggest publishers in video games, being behind iconic franchises like Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Metal Gear Solid, the latter of which has been the subject of multiple speculations, leaks, and rumors over the past year or two. Although Konami has not done much in the way of video game releases over the past few years, it is set to release its first new title soon in years while also promising that this is just the beginning.
With that said, while Konami's news of dropping out of E3 2021 is unfortunate, Konami did leave fans something to get excited about.
As per their latest statement, Konami let their fans know that they are working on multiple projects at the moment. Even better, Konami hints at making a couple of announcements if not reveals soon. Admittedly, E3 2021 would have made for the perfect avenue to showcase whatever it is they are working on. However, Konami doesn't necessarily have to the E3 route if they were to announce a new game or two.