KONAMI eSports Academy Launches New Streamer Class! Expanding Educational Scope and Opening Enrollment for the 2027 Academic Year

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announces that starting with the 2027 academic year, the KONAMI eSports Academy will add a new "Streamer Class" alongside its existing "Pro Gamer Class" and "Comprehensive eSports Class." (*1)

The newly established "Streamer Class" will provide a curriculum for students to systematically learn professional skills aimed at success in fields such as eSports, game streaming, broadcasting, and video editing. Additionally, the "Joint Tryout" (*2), which has produced many professional gamer trainees, will now include a "Streamer Division" in addition to the existing "Player Division" and "Specialist Division." This initiative supports students in pursuing diverse career paths, including streamers, broadcast directors, and eSports casters, beyond just professional gaming.

At the open school event on Wednesday, April 29 (national holiday), popular FORTNITE streamer Mao, affiliated with Horipro Digital Entertainment, is scheduled to visit. We encourage anyone interested in eSports and streaming to take this opportunity to participate.

*1 Students can select this class as an elective in their second year, starting with those enrolling in April 2027.

*2 An annual in-house tryout held by the KONAMI eSports Academy every February to help students join eSports teams.

Earn Your High School Diploma While Enjoying eSports, from Beginner to Advanced Levels

In the first year, the curriculum combines practical game training with classroom studies covering a wide range of fields, including IT literacy and the use of digital tools. By exploring various areas from the basics, students can broaden their interests and aptitudes, building a foundation to discover the fields they wish to pursue in the future.