A new brand identity for a new generation of consoles and players, eFootball represents a fresh approach for the long-running franchise, previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer and Winning Eleven.

Thanks to the greatly evolved football game engine, the animation system has also been overhauled. New technology called "Motion Matching" converts the vast range of movements that players make on the pitch into a series of animations, selecting the most accurate one in real-time. The system provides more than four times as many animations as before, achieving highly realistic movement. “Motion Matching” will be utilised across all eFootball platforms, including last-gen consoles, PCs and mobile.

Ensuring that eFootball is an experience that everyone can enjoy, Konami’s new football game is free-to-play across console, PC and mobile. Importantly, eFootball will also present a fair and balanced experience for all players. More details about gameplay and online modes will be revealed in late August.

As a digital-only title, Konami will regularly add new content and game modes after launch this Autumn. Local matches featuring FC Barcelona, Juventus, FC Bayern, Manchester United and others will be available, for free, at launch. In the future, certain game modes will be sold as optional DLC, giving players the freedom to build an experience that follows their interests.

Uniting football’s global gaming community for the first time, eFootball will offer the same highly realistic esports experience across console, PC and mobile, including full cross-play support post-launch.

LIGA BBVA MX and Konami announced a historic exclusivity agreement for the eFootball videogame franchise which will allow fans to play online with their idols of the Clubs that are part of the League, in a new global and digital entertainment experience for gamers and fans.

The agreement will allow Konami to have access to players and stadiums of LIGA BBVA MX to take images, including 3D scanning and movement capture, as well as true recreations of the official uniforms of each Club. The implementation process will begin starting Summer of 2022.

“We’re delighted in welcoming Konami to LIGA BBVA MX. They are a strategic partner which, with its broad experience through the years, has proven to share our philosophy and our passion for soccer,” said Mikel Arriola, executive president of LIGA BBVA MX.  “This association is a symbol of our commitment to boosting the global reach and the exposure of the League at the highest levels, offering a new interactive experience to the fantastic Mexican fans and those fans beyond our borders. This global association will provide us with the possibility of finding new audiences, achieving a new level of passion among the different generations of gamers and it will also open growth opportunities for the 18 Clubs in every aspect.”

For his part, Yuta Kose, president of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., said about the agreement: “We’re proud to have LIGA BBVA MX as a partner and to have the opportunity to bring our fans in Mexico and in the United States closer to their favorite clubs through eFootball. As partners, we will work together with the league to offer the best to our respective audiences. From the level of finishing in the game and the representation of the league with kits and official emblems, to the way in which fans will participate within and outside of the digital field, we aim at having a completely immersive experience to be enjoyed by all generations.”

With this new partnership, LIGA BBVA MX will be a path for current and legendary players to be in contact with eFootball followers through future presentations and sponsorship agreements. In addition to the various marketing benefits and the future implementation of the LIGA BBVA MX game in “eFootball, the partnership will create a comprehensive eSports competition, which will be made available to amateur and professional players. More information about the format, the prizes, and other aspects will soon be released.

At the heart of eFootball is eFootball World, where players can enjoy matches with real-life teams

Offline Matches

• Play against the AI or a friend offline with nine fully authentic clubs to choose from: FC Barcelona, FC Bayern München, Juventus, Manchester United, Arsenal FC, SC Corinthians Paulista, CR Flamengo, CA River Plate, São Paulo FC
• Choose from six stadiums: Camp Nou, Old Trafford, Allianz Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Allianz Arena, eFootball Stadium

Online Events

• Experience cross-generation matchmaking (PS5 vs. PS4, Xbox Series X|S vs. Xbox One) with weekly online events using pre-set teams, providing rewards such as GP

Konami is honored that Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., two of the greatest footballers of all time, will become global ambassadors for eFootball. In addition, Andrés Iniesta and Gerard Piqué have been closely involved in development as official advisors for offensive and defensive gameplay, respectively.

eFootball is available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Win10 and Steam).