Konami Announces Free-to-Play eFootball, the Successor to PES - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 21 July 2021 / 2,246 Views

Publisher and developer Konami has announced free-to-play Football (Soccer) game, eFootball. It is the rebranded and successor to the Pro Evolution Soccer series, which was called Winning Eleven in Europe and Japan.

eFootball will launch for the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, iOS, and Android this fall.

The game has been "completely rebuilt in Unreal Engine." While the game will be free-to-play, some of the post launch content and game modes will cost money.

"As a digital-only title, Konami will regularly add new content and game modes after launch this Autumn," reads a statement from Konami. "In the future, certain game modes will be sold as optional DLC, giving players the freedom to build an experience that follows their interests."

view the official reveal trailer below:

Here is the roadmap for eFootball:

Early Fall

All-new gameplay experience, powered by Unreal Engine.
Cross-generation matchmaking (i.e. PlayStation 5 vs. PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S vs. Xbox One).
Local matches featuring FC Barcelona, Juventus, FC Bayern, Manchester United, and more.

Fall

Cross-platform matchmaking between consoles and PC (i.e. PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 vs. PC Steam , etc.).
Team Building Mode (Name TBC) opened – Build your own team by acquiring players.
Online Leagues (Name TBC) opened – Take your original team and compete in a global, competitive league.
Match Pass system – Earn items and players by playing eFootball.

Winter

Mobile controller support added.
Full cross-platform matchmaking across all available platforms including mobile when using a compatible controller.
Professional and amateur esports tournaments kick-off.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

9 Comments

WoodenPints (on 21 July 2021)

Removing Soccer from the title of a Football game is a good start.

SecondWar (on 21 July 2021)

“Pro Evolution Soccer series, which was called ‘Winning Eleven’ in Europe and Japan.“

It certainly was not called ‘Winning Eleven’ in Europe.

mutantsushi SecondWar (on 22 July 2021)

WTF... But now I can't stop wanting to only refer to it as Winning Eleven. ^_^/

noemie75 (on 21 July 2021)

Android and IOS but no switch ??!! Bad decision, because FIFA on switch is crap

SanAndreasX (on 21 July 2021)

That’s honestly what EA needs to consider doing for Madden and FIFA. I don’t root for GaaS as a rule, but I’d love for this to knock EA off of its perch.