As the eFootball PES franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary since its debut in 1995 and over 100 million copies sold, Konami invites football fans all over the world to join them once again as they head out onto the pitch for a new action-packed season of football and prepare for the future.

Konami released a few key partnership announcements in the last week related to its eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE title.  

First, Konami announced it has become an Official Global Partner for São Paulo Futebol Clube (São Paulo FC). The eFootball PES 2021 (PES 2021) logo will be prominently shown on the numbers of São Paulo FC kits in addition to other various integrated marketing activities. Previously, São Paulo FC and KONAMI partnered with in-game exclusivity rights for the eFootball PES franchise. 

Next, Konami scaled-up its partnership with Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Corinthians), now with the designation as ‘Official Global Partner’. KONAMI’s eFootball PES logo will be placed within the numbers on the back of the club’s official game kits. The partnership is the culmination of a several-year affiliation, most recently as ‘Official Video Game Partners’, now with full-scale integrated marketing and branding benefits on and off the pitch. 

Additionally, Konami announced that it has become an official sponsor of Flamengo’s football team, the current national and continental champion, building upon a several years long relationship, as a video game exclusive partner to the eFootball PES franchise. The new deal will see strategic brand placement of the eFootball PES logo on official club training kits and interview backdrops. 

Key Features:

• SEASON UPDATE – PES 2021 is an updated version of last year’s title, eFootball PES 2020, providing the latest player data and club rosters. Due to the delayed season endings for many leagues, the latest data for certain licensed leagues and teams will be available via a day one patch (internet connection required).
• EXCLUSIVE UEFA EURO 2020™ CONTENT – Ahead of the real-life tournament in 2021, the official UEFA EURO 2020™ content will be included at launch in PES 2021. Featuring the offline UEFA EURO 2020™ Tournament Mode, all 55 UEFA national teams, Wembley Stadium and more, this is the best way to simulate the tournament before and after its summer debut.
• ICONIC MOMENT SERIES – Relive and recreate memorable moments from the careers of current and former football superstars with this new myClub series.

Standard And Club Editions

• STANDARD EDITION – With a unique cover looking back at the history of one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi, the Standard Edition of PES 2021 will be available in physical and digital retail stores at SRP $29.99.
• PARTNER CLUB EDITIONS – For the first time, fans will be able to purchase special Club Editions of PES 2021 through digital platforms exclusively. Available for FC Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester United, FC Bayern and Arsenal FC, the all-new Club Editions will include unique club-specific content such as myClub squads, Iconic Moment Series players, exclusive kits, branded menus and more. The Club Editions will be available at SRP $34.99.
• LOYALTY DISCOUNT – To recognize our most dedicated players, a 20% discount will be available when you pre-order a Club Edition of PES 2021 through eFootball PES 2020 (including LITE).
• VETERAN'S BONUS – In addition, for those who played myClub in eFootball PES 2020, there will be a Veteran's Bonus available with various rewards depending on the milestones achieved in-game. Reward and Milestone details will be available on the official website.

eFootball PES 2021 Season Update is coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC (Steam) on September 15, 2020 (digital download and retail) for €29.99 / £24.99, with pre-orders open from today.