association football video game
eFootball PES 2021
By Konami, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
eFootball PES 2021 is Konami’s association football game and an updated edition of eFootball PES 2020, with player data and club rosters refreshed for the season. It released for Windows on September 15, 2020. The listed modes include single-player, multiplayer, online PvP, co-op, and shared or split-screen play, with both competitive and cooperative options available online and locally. The game also includes in-app purchases. Its store information notes that some licensed league and team data required a post-release update, which needs an internet connection to download; some rosters were also due for later updates. The listed Standard Edition myClub content includes Player Contract Tickets and Premium Agents over ten weeks, along with a 2,000 myClub Coin purchase bonus. PES 2021 LITE is described as a free-to-play version, also with in-game purchases. The game is developed and published by Konami, and its genre is sports.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player, multiplayer, PvP, and co-op modes
- Online and shared-screen play are listed
- Free-to-play LITE version is available
- Standard Edition includes myClub items and coins
- Some licensed data needs an internet update
- Some team rosters update after release
- In-app purchases are listed
Who it suits
It suits football fans looking for solo, online, or shared-screen play, including co-op and PvP. Players who want the listed myClub content should note that it is tied to the account used to claim it.
PES 2021 offers several ways to play, from solo matches to online and shared-screen competition or co-op. Keep the post-release data updates and in-app purchases in mind.
