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.

Konami continues to celebrate the 30th anniversary of eFootball with exciting updates, Legendary player debuts, and global fan activities revealed during the eFootball World Festival in Tokyo.

At this event, Zico known as the “God of Soccer”, appeared as a special guest and celebrated the 30th anniversary of the eFootball series.

Zico’s comment “It’s an honor and a pleasure to be here with KONAMI. I’m grateful for my time as manager of the Japan National Team. I look back fondly on those moments where we achieved many great victories together and helped raise Japan’s name on the world stage. That journey has led me to this special moment today, having been featured on the cover of the game and having my name connected to the franchise.

New Legend, Wayne Rooney!

As part of the celebrations, legendary players like England's hero Wayne Rooney and former Wales icon Gareth Bale will join as Epic Legends Assemble starting from 21 July. Rooney will debut in a special design to commemorate the 30th anniversary with many new Legends being added throughout the year featuring a design as special as Roony’s.

Additionally, as part of the countdown rewards beginning July 21 there will be a free chance deal for one of fifteen players that will be distributed. A selection contract also makes it possible to choose one person by logging in and fulfilling certain conditions. This selection contract will be available to receive from July 24.

Borussia Dortmund Joins the Game!

Starting July 24, Borussia Dortmund will officially join eFootball. A Club Selection event will be held, featuring eight players from the team, three of whom can be obtained for free as part of a special campaign.

"It's a pleasure to welcome Borussia Dortmund back to our eFootball family,” says KONAMI “With its iconic Signal Iduna Park, passionate supporters, and rich footballing legacy, Borussia Dortmund embodies the spirit and authenticity that KONAMI strives to deliver. We look forward to once again working with one of the true giants of German football."

England’s best eleven players will be show up in eFootball

eFootball has newly signed license contract with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).

The best eleven players who are selected at the PFA award will appear in the game as “2025 PFA Team of the Year” at a later date. Please keep an eye out for the Best Eleven, which will be decided at the PFA Awards scheduled for August!

2026 Season Update Starts Mid-August!

Starting mid-August, new booster Link Up and Treasure Link will be implemented ahead of offline events worldwide.

Link Up is a new manager booster feature that allows two people who meet certain conditions to perform special combination plays or enhance their abilities during specific plays.

Treasure Link is a new feature that allows players to earn rewards by connecting squares vertically, horizontally, and diagonally like a Bingo card. There are three different types of Treasure Link and these can be exchanged with a player’s opponent – and special varieties can also be obtained at upcoming offline events.

eFootball 2025 World Finals Results

The eFootball 2025 World Finals saw the world’s top players compete for the prestigious title of World Champion in both console and mobile categories. After a weekend of intense matches, Thailand’s BRU_JEANSUI (console) and (Brazil’s JUNINHO EFOOTBALL (mobile) emerged victorious, earning their respective places in eFootball history. While the tournament winners drew attention, the event celebrated the skill, strategy, and passion that define the eFootball player base.

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 (Win/Steam).