Konami told PES successor, eFootball, will be just a demo when it launches

Konami's PES successor, eFootball, will be just a demo when it launches

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Konami has stated that the successor to Pro Evolution Soccer, eFootball, will be simply a demo when it is released.

When PES successor eFootball launches later this year, it will be as rudimentary as you can imagine, with only nine licensed teams and basic exhibition matches. The free-to-play title will be expanded with premium modes such as Master League at a later date, but no exact schedule has been set. Many people have noted that the game sounds a lot like a demo initially when it launch.

The official eFootball account responded to gamers who had asked if the game's debut in early Autumn will be "just a demo" as part of a new Twitter thread responding to fan questions.

“In a lot of ways, yes,” it responded. It will be a limited number of teams and settings at first since we want people to get to know eFootball quickly. "Further information will be given."

Q: Is eFootball™ just a mobile game for consoles?

A: eFootball™ is developed first for consoles but is a platform for everyone to enjoy. The game will take full advantage of the hardware capabilities of each supported device.

— eFootball (@play_eFootball) August 2, 2021

According to the roadmap released as part of the formal introduction of eFootball last month, the game will start with the opportunity to play “local matches” with nine different teams, as well as cross-generation matches on various gaming consoles as like PS5 vs PS4, Xbox Series X/S vs Xbox One.

Later this autumn, the game will feature online leagues and a team-building option similar to the myClub mode found in PES games, but its new name has yet to be announced.

Cross-platform matches enabling PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam users to compete against each other and a season pass system will also be added at this time.

According to GameSpot, eFootball's Match Pass feature, which awards things depending on matches played, may not be as wasteful of virtual currency as its predecessors: This is the first game where you may nominate and purchase your favorite players, unlike previous games that featured a prominent "lottery" feature." Passes will be offered for both free and for a fee."

This will be followed by a series of eSports events that will include gamers from both iOS and Android platforms in the winter.

The studio also verified the following in other posts in the thread:

• When playing against mobile gamers, console and PC visuals will not be reduced.
• Matchmaking filters will be included in the game so that you may play against individuals on the same computer system.
• In the future, the Master League mode will be available as a paid DLC update.
• A free update for PS5, PS4, and PC will bring Edit Mode and Option Files after launch.
• players may suggest and acquire particular players through free and paid 'Match Passes' in the game.

Earlier this month, Konami revealed that its long-running football franchise will be free to play and have a new moniker going forward.

It was once known as Pro Evolution Soccer and Winning Eleven.

iOS and Android versions will be available in the fall for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, as well as PC.

Konami claims that even though the game will be free, more material and game types will be published in the future, some of which will be paid.

According to a statement from Konami last month, "being a digital-only product, Konami will periodically update new content and game modes following launch this Autumn."

Players will be able to customize their experience in the future by purchasing extra DLC.

Therefore, instead of reward boxes masquerading as Special Agents, it appears that the title's MyClub successor will use a Battle Pass system. We can't picture any of these performings very well for Konami, but we can only assume that the publisher has done its homework before releasing the game. What do you think of the idea of eFootball?

H/S: Twitter