Pro Evolution Soccer (or eFootball as it is now known) is a massive game that is over twenty five years of age. Every year, as is the custom, it releases a new game or season update.

https://www.nairaland.com/6672934/efootball-pes-2022-announcement

The latest eFootball PES 2022 update left more questions than answers.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On7geVk0QeQ

As a result, Konami, a few days ago via their twitter handle @play_efootball tried to address some of these questions posed by fans who were eagerly awaiting further details.

The updates

The first on the list was the usual news that PC Steam and Console players will lose their MyClub squads from last season as well their online ratings. Mobile players would also lose their online ratings as well but will keep their squads.

They further stated that the game was built using the Unreal Engine for consoles primarily. But that eFootball 2022 is a platform for everyone to enjoy and have fun. This means that the game will take full advantage of of the hardware of each supported device.

What happens when PC/console and mobile players are matched?
Some players and YouTubers had earlier speculated that in cross-platform play between Console/PC vs mobile, the server could scale down game graphics for PC/console players. Konami says that this is false. Their reply was that the game will intelligently make graphical adjustments to mobile games during cross-platform play but PC/console quality will bot be downscaled.

What does graphical adjustments even mean? Are they upscaling or downscaling?

What if I don’t want to play against mobile players?
Konami have specified that filter options for cross-platform gameplay will be available. This should mean that PC/console players can choose not to play against mobile players and vice versa. This should be a good development for many console players who have complained about the inclusion of mobile players to cross-platform gameplay.

How is the game going to look like when it launches?
The early Autumn launch is going to be a stripped down version of the game with a limited number of teams and modes. This means that when eFootball 2022 drops, all console/PC players are going to get is the exhibition (local match) mode against the AI and other players. They however did not state if it was going to be offline or online. Local match mode has always been offline so we only assuming that it should stay that way.

So what is going to be available?
As earlier stated, the free-to-play game is only launching with the exhibition mode and a limited number of teams. There would be no edit mode or option file at launch, but they will be added later for free only on PC, PS and PS5 (sorry Xbox).

Master League mode will be available for download later on as a premium downloadable content. This means that players are going to have to pay for it. This same could also be said for other game modes such as Become a Legend. There is no word on if mobile players are going to have access to Master league.

Signing players for online squads
MyClub has a been a huge part of PES throughout the last decade and it has a very healthy following. One big question that has worried many players is how they are going sign in-game players to build their MyClub squads. Konami’s reply is that Special agents are no longer going to be available but players can acquire in-game players to build squads via the new Match pass system. I won’t miss those agents though.

The Match pass system is simply a system of rewards based on the amount of matches played. There are going to be two variants of the match pass system: free and paid. So those who use the paid match pass system will get a lot of perks that free match pass users may not have access too.

Conclusion
They have also promised to make more announcements soon in order to clear up grey areas for players.

You can read about it all on their twitter handle @play_efootball on Twitter. As someone who plays PES I have not gotten round to the new name yet, this is big let down. Konami are turning this game into a cash grab. The “free-to-play” mantra is just a hook to get players mentally invested so they can spend money.

What do you think about this new eFootball PES update and how much would you be willing to pay to have access to Master League, Become a Legend etc. Let me hear your thoughts please.

https://inquisitiveuniverse.com/2021/08/06/efootball-pes-2022-update/

Thanks for the update, AAP. Read through carefully, and the only info that elated me is that special agents will no longer be available and that players will be required to use in-game/base players instead.

That's good news to me. I've always hated those special agents who players train up into 100+ ratings. It's way too much and doesn't make the game rewarding for players who like to play tactically and at a slow pace with average teams.

With those special agents, it's all crazy long balls and unrealistic, punch-packing shots. Rubbish!

Mustiboy:
Thanks for the update, AAP. Read through carefully, and the only info that elated me is that special agents will no longer be available and that players will be required to use in-game/base players instead.

That's good news to me. I've always hated those special agents who players train up into 100+ ratings. It's way too much and doesn't make the game rewarding for players who like to play tactically and at a slow pace with average teams.

With those special agents, it's all crazy long balls and unrealistic, punch-packing shots. Rubbish!

I won't miss them either

You're welcome.

The way PES is going, I don't understand it at all.

Mustiboy:
Thanks for the update, AAP. Read through carefully, and the only info that elated me is that special agents will no longer be available and that players will be required to use in-game/base players instead.

That's good news to me. I've always hated those special agents who players train up into 100+ ratings. It's way too much and doesn't make the game rewarding for players who like to play tactically and at a slow pace with average teams.

With those special agents, it's all crazy long balls and unrealistic, punch-packing shots. Rubbish!

Very good update. Long ball spammers who can't play the game can leave the game to those who want to play the game the way it should be played. Thank Goodness there will be no featured players anymore. Halaand and Mbappe can rest.

My only worry is cross platform play. Console players who use gamepads will most likely always batter mobile players who play using unreliable screen touch. The game should support gamepads already. I wouldn't mind getting a dualshock 4 because of this.

atheistandproud:


I won't miss them either

You're welcome.

The way PES is going, I don't understand it at all.

Hopefully, they'll get it right this time.

ORIJIN201:
Very good update. Long ball spammers who can't play the game can leave the game to those who want to play the game the way it should be played. Thank Goodness there will be no featured players anymore. Halaand and Mbappe can rest.

My only worry is cross platform play. Console players who use gamepads will most likely always batter mobile players who play using unreliable screen touch. The game should support gamepads already. I wouldn't mind getting a dualshock 4 because of this.

That's one thing I've noticed. Most people I encounter online don't know how to play shit. They just carelessly send long balls across the field with no tactical play whatsoever.

If I handle them offline for PC or Console, them go pack beating go house.

Funny thing is I use Japan, Columbia, or Leicester when playing against people on console or PC. Hardly would you see me using a big team to play, regardless of who my opponent is.


As for your wish, yes, it's now official! PES Mobile will now support controller.

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Mustiboy:


That's one thing I've noticed. Most people I encounter online don't know how to play shit. They just carelessly send long balls across the field with no tactical play whatsoever.

If I handle them offline for PC or Console, them go pack beating go house.

Funny thing is I use Japan, Columbia, or Leicester when playing against people on console or PC. Hardly would you see me using a big team to play, regardless of who my opponent is.


As for your wish, yes, it's now official! PES Mobile will now support controller.

I for clear your doubt if to say I know u

Emmanuel224:
I for clear your doubt if to say I know u

You sure?

Mustiboy:






You sure?

calm down if i catch u with bayern on xbox one i go beat musti comot 4ur name

sunshineV:
calm down if i catch u with bayern on xbox one i go beat mufti comot 4ur name

Omo

ORIJIN201:
Very good update. Long ball spammers who can't play the game can leave the game to those who want to play the game the way it should be played. Thank Goodness there will be no featured players anymore. Halaand and Mbappe can rest.

My only worry is cross platform play. Console players who use gamepads will most likely always batter mobile players who play using unreliable screen touch. The game should support gamepads already. I wouldn't mind getting a dualshock 4 because of this.

Controllers are now supported 100%

sunshineV:
calm down if i catch u with bayern on xbox one i go beat musti comot 4ur name

If only.

Na Japan I dey use. If I see say you good small, I upgrade to Columbia or Leicester. Naso I take dey beat everybody, and that's my focal point, using small teams to disgrace my opponent.

I Just can't do the same on mobile online due to input delay.

Na possession game I dey play.

Mustiboy:




If only.

Na Japan I dey use. If I see say you good small, I upgrade to Columbia or Leicester. Naso I take dey beat everybody, and that's my focal point, using small teams to disgrace my opponent.

I Just can't do the same on mobile online due to input delay.

Na possession game I dey play.

na pes 21 abi? i use barca but all of a sudden the keeper no dey catch ball again so i port to bayern. lewa na bastardt

sunshineV:
na pes 21 abi? i use barca but all of a sudden the keeper no dey catch ball again so i port to bayern. lewa na bastardt

Nah, PES 18. My PC someone struggles with later titles, albeit the little difference. I only play 21 occasionally at a friend's abode.

I'm getting a GTX1650-powered laptop soon though. So I go play latest titles.

Barca's defence has never been good by default in PES. You can fix this by changing their defensive instructions to "All-out Defence" and pressuring to "Conservative".

Going aggressive and all out exposes your back line.

The keeper is not the problem.

Mustiboy:


Nah, PES 18. My PC someone struggles with later titles, albeit the little difference. I only play 21 occasionally at a friend's abode.

I'm getting a GTX1650-powered laptop soon though. So I go play latest titles.

Barca's defence has never been good by default in PES. You can fix this by changing their defensive instructions to "All-out Defence" and pressuring to "Conservative".

Going aggressive and all out exposes your back line.

The keeper is not the problem.

will try this. thanks for the info

Mustiboy:






You sure?

over sure

sunshineV:
na pes 21 abi? i use barca but all of a sudden the keeper no dey catch ball again so i port to bayern. lewa na bastardt

Mobile or console?

ORIJIN201:
Very good update. Long ball spammers who can't play the game can leave the game to those who want to play the game the way it should be played. Thank Goodness there will be no featured players anymore. Halaand and Mbappe can rest.

My only worry is cross platform play. Console players who use gamepads will most likely always batter mobile players who play using unreliable screen touch. The game should support gamepads already. I wouldn't mind getting a dualshock 4 because of this.

Another thing they should remove is trainers. Leave the players as they are.

How person go build Ronaldo enter 104. Which kind game be that? All stats go con dey read 99, shooting, passing, awareness, et all. It's sickening.

Mustiboy:



Another thing they should remove is trainers. Leave the players as they are.

How person go build Ronaldo enter 104. Which kind game be that? All stats go con dey read 99, shooting, passing, awareness, et all. It's sickening.

The trainers are fine. It's those special agent players that really grind my gears.

atheistandproud:


The trainers are fine. It's those special agent players that really grind my gears.

That you can tune players' stats all up with them doesn't sit well with me.

Those special agents are a problem because of those trainers.

Mustiboy:


That you can tune players' stats all up with them doesn't sit well with me.

Those special agents are a problem because of those trainers.

You have a point.

But we also need trainers for regular players you know.

It's why most tournaments I have participated in do not allow iconic or featured or special agent players.

Only black balls and legends cards max

atheistandproud:


You have a point.

But we also need trainers for regular players you know.

It's why most tournaments I have participated in do not allow iconic or featured or special agent players.

Only black balls and legends cards max

Yeah. I go like play you sha

Mustiboy:


Yeah. I go like play you sha

I'm a regular Joe. Max rating this season is 1368 before them change am for me.

You'll probably thrash the living daylights out of me.

I'm looking to create a Sunday league for casual PES players sha.

10 teams, home and away, matches played on weekends.

atheistandproud:


I'm a regular Joe. Max rating this season is 1368 before them change am for me.

You'll probably thrash the living daylights out of me.

I'm looking to create a Sunday league for casual PES players sha.

10 teams, home and away, matches played on weekends.

Lol.

That will make a lot sense.

Do mention me when you do.

ORIJIN201:
Very good update. Long ball spammers who can't play the game can leave the game to those who want to play the game the way it should be played. Thank Goodness there will be no featured players anymore. Halaand and Mbappe can rest.

My only worry is cross platform play. Console players who use gamepads will most likely always batter mobile players who play using unreliable screen touch. The game should support gamepads already. I wouldn't mind getting a dualshock 4 because of this.

Long Ball Spamming is my work ooo

How can one download it?

atheistandproud:

Mobile or console?

console

atheistandproud:


I'm a regular Joe. Max rating this season is 1368 before them change am for me.

You'll probably thrash the living daylights out of me.

I'm looking to create a Sunday league for casual PES players sha.

10 teams, home and away, matches played on weekends.

Don't forget to mention me when you are about to do this.

damosky12:
How can one download it?

When it's out, it'll be available on Playstore or on Konami's website.

ORIJIN201:
Don't forget to mention me when you are about to do this.

Sure.