From a logical standpoint, eFootball makes sense for Konami, and could provide some actual competition to FIFA for the first time in years.
The developers revealed that PC (Steam and Windows 10), Xbox (Series X/S and One), and PlayStation (PS5 and PS4) will all be able to play together. However, like any evolving platform, Konami will have to carefully consider how it rewards players, ensuring that content updates are consistent and meaningful, and avoiding any pitfalls that can accompany free-to-play titles such as “pay to win” content. Taking to Twitter, the brand-new title has confirmed that a new engine will enhance the ways in which eFootball will be played cross-platform. There’s potential, then, for this new approach for PES to pay off. Being able to play against your friends, no matter which platform they play on, is a huge win, and one of the most frustrating aspects of FIFA. However, the fake team names, lackluster modes and annual price tag has always represented too much of a barrier to entry for some to give PES a go.Ĭross-platform play is also a great addition to eFootball, something which we really wish EA would implement in FIFA 22.
The move to a free-to-play model certainly makes sense for eFootball, then, as there’s still some debate to be had that – despite a lack of licenses and overall presentation value – PES still plays a better game of football on the pitch than FIFA. PES, or Pro Evolution Soccer as it was called back then, was the football fan’s game of choice on PS2 and Xbox, and it’s been hard to watch Konami continue to be eclipsed by FIFA’s big annual releases and innovations like FIFA Ultimate Team. There’s no doubt that since the leap to Xbox 360 and PS3, Konami’s PES series has struggled to keep pace with FIFA.
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