The PES disciplineThe series is undergoing a radical transformation this year and will launch as eFootball The game is being developed in the free-to-play genre. A basic framework will be released in the fall, which will be continuously expanded. Microtransactions will not play a role initially.
The initial release is essentially a demo, as the publisher explains. a Q&A on Twitter writes. The aim is to make the game available to fans as quickly as possible and then gradually expand it.
“In many ways, it is a demo, yes. We want people to become familiar with eFootball as quickly as possible, so we will start with a limited number of teams and modes. Full details to follow.”
No microtransactions for now.
Furthermore, microtransactions are omitted during the early launch phase, so that eFootball Initially, it will be a purely free-to-play experience. However, further content will follow in the fall, including local matches with FC Barcelona, Juventus, FC Bayern Munich, Manchester United and other clubs, which will be available for free at launch.
"During 'Early Autumn', eFootball will have no microtransactions – therefore, everything will be free to play at launch. We will then add more content in 'Autumn'. Exact details to follow."
Konami also emphasizes that eFootball It is specifically optimized for each platform, whether new-gen, last-gen or mobile.
Here again is the preliminary roadmap:
Early autumn:
- Brand new gameplay powered by Unreal Engine
- Cross-gen matchmaking (for example, PlayStation) 5 vs. PlayStation 4 or Xbox Series X/S vs. Xbox One)
- Local games featuring FC Barcelona, Juventus, FC Bayern, Manchester United and other clubs
Autumn:
- Cross-platform matchmaking between consoles and PC (for example, PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 vs. PC Steam, etc.)
- Team creation mode (name TBC) available – build your own team and sign players
- Online leagues (name TBC) are launching – participate with a real team in a global, competitive league
- “Match Pass” system – earn in-game items and players by playing eFootball
Winter:
- Support for mobile controllers will be added.
- Full cross-platform matchmaking on all available platforms, including mobile devices, provided a compatible controller is used.
- E-sports tournaments for professional e-sports players and hobby players are starting.
