Everything You Need to Know About eFootball PES 2021

Believe it or not, we’re only a few weeks away from Konami releasing eFootball PES 2021. With the excitement of the new season in full swing, let’s take a look at what we know so far about Konami’s upcoming release with this eFootball PES 2021 release guide.

eFootball PES 2021 Release Guide

Release Date

• September 15, 2020 – Americas/Europe – (PC/PS4/XB1)

Official Trailer

Season Update – Per Konami’s website:

This product is an updated edition of eFootball PES 2020 (launched in September, 2019) containing the latest player data and club rosters.

PES 2021 will not be a DLC update. It will be a standalone game that will be able to purchased both electronically and through a physical copy at your typical retailers.

Price & Versions

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition is about $31.99. There doesn’t seem to be a discount on this edition as of yet anyway. The price ties in with the 25th Anniversary of PES. This edition is available in both digital and physical versions. The standard edition comes with the following:

• 3 Contract Ticket x 10 weeks
• Premium Agent x 10 Weeks
• 2,000 myClub Coins

You will also receive pre-order bonuses if you pre-order:

• L. Messi (Loan)
• PS4 Theme (Only PS4 system)

Club Editions (FC Barcelona, Juventus, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Manchester United)

The Club Editions are available for about $38.99. However, there is a 20 percent discount applied if you pre-order through PES 2020. This reduces the price to £23.99/€27.99.

Simply start up PES 2020 and from the main menu choose to pre-order. This edition is available for digital version. The Club Edition comes with the following:

• Iconic Moment Series x 1 guaranteed player
• Full squad (manager and players)
• Digital Kit
• Original In-Game Menu Theme
• PS4 Menu Theme and Avatar (Only PS4® system)
• 3 Contract Ticket x 30 weeks
• Premium Agent x 30 Weeks
• 3,000 myClub Coins

You will also receive pre-order bonuses if you pre-order:

• L. Messi (Loan)
• PS4 Theme (Only PS4® system)

The Club Editions will come with a guaranteed Iconic Moments player of your choice. Buy the Barcelona Edition and get Iconic Moment Lionel Messi, buy the Bayern Munich Edition and get Iconic Moment Oliver Kahn, buy the Juventus Edition and get Iconic Moment Cristiano Ronaldo, buy the Man United Edition and get Iconic Moment David Beckham and buy the Arsenal Edition and get Iconic Moment Dennis Bergkamp.

PC Specs

Minimum Required Specifications:

• OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 – 64-Bit
• CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965, Intel Core i3-2100, or equivalent
• Memory: 8GB
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, or equivalent
• Hard Drive: At least 50 GB of free space
• Online Connection Requirements: 512kbps minimum internet speed. Internet Connection required to install and play.

Recommended Specifications:

• OS: Windows 10 – 64-Bit
• CPU: AMD Athlon X4 870K, Intel i3 6300T or equivalent
• Memory: 8GB
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon R9 270X, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670, or equivalent
• Hard Drive: At least 50 GB of free space
• Online Connection Requirements: Broadband connection recommended. Internet Connection required to install and play.

Demo Available?

At this point in time, there has been no official announcement of a demo. With the game being a season update, it’s unlikely that a demo will be released as there are minimum gameplay changes announced.

Will There Be Option Files? 

•  PS4 – Yes (Check out OS Option File Thread here).
• Xbox One – No, as the XB1 does not support image importing. 

Officially Licensed (Clubs That Have Face Scans, Fully Replicated Stadium With Chants, Etc.

Licensed Stadiums

New Managers Added

Three new managers have been added:

• Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
• Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
• Ryan Giggs (Welsh National Team)

Gameplay Features

Since PES 2021 will be a season update, no major gameplay updates will be featured at this juncture. I have discussed elsewhere why PES is going this route and why it may or may not pay off for them for next-gen systems. According to Konami’s website, here is what you can expect from a gameplay perspective in this update:

Outsmart the defence with ‘Finesse Dribble’, discover the expanded trapping mechanics that will vary depending on your players abilities and feel the context-sensitive kick accuracy. Each player’s individual playstyle will bring another layer of depth to your squad on the pitch.

As updates are announced, we will update this eFootball PES 2021 release guide with the most recent information.