Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer rebranded as free-to-play game eFootball

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Konami, the producers of football game series Pro Evolution Soccer, have announced a rebranding which sees the franchise going free-to-play as eFootball.

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by Liam Andrews

@pass_controller

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Not only will eFootball be free-to-play, but it’ll also eventually feature cross-play between console, PC, Android and iPhone (as long as mobile users have a controller connected). The digital only title has been built using Unreal Engine and features new “Motion Matching” technology, said to achieve “highly realistic” player movement by selecting accurate movements in real-time.

The game will launch sometime this Autumn, with many key features – including new game modes, some of which will be sold as “optional” paid DLC - being added to the game as the year progresses, including a “Match Pass” system which lets users earn items and players by playing eFootball.

​Check out Konami’s eFootball 2021 schedule:

Early Autumn

• All-new gameplay experience, powered by Unreal Engine
• Cross-generation matchmaking (i.e. PS5 vs. PS4, Xbox Series X|S vs. Xbox One)
• Local Matches featuring FC Barcelona, Juventus, FC Bayern, Manchester United and more

Autumn

• Cross-platform matchmaking between consoles and PC (i.e. PS5 vs. Xbox Series X|S, PS5 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

​More information, including additional partner clubs and more details on the mobile version of the game, will be shared over the next few weeks.

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