Free to play · association football video game
eFootball
By Konami, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
eFootball is Konami's free-to-play soccer game, evolved from PES, with matches against AI or online opponents. Start with a club or national team, sign players ranging from current stars to legends, and develop players through matches. A step-by-step tutorial introduces the controls, while Smart Assist is intended to help newcomers make plays without complex commands. Competitive options include PvP and a division-based eFootball League with ten tiers. The game also lists Friend Matches and co-op matches with up to three players per side. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, split-screen PvP, co-op, online co-op, split-screen co-op, and cross-platform multiplayer. It is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam lists Windows. The description says it has surpassed one billion downloads and invites players to compete with users around the world.
What players like, and what they don't
- Free to play.
- Tutorial and Smart Assist support newcomers.
- eFootball League has ten tiers.
- Co-op matches allow up to three players per side.
- The listed Steam platform is Windows.
- The game includes online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.
Who it suits
Suited to soccer players who want to build a team, play against AI or online opponents, or set up friend and co-op matches.
eFootball offers team selection, player signings, development, and several ways to play matches. Its tutorial and Smart Assist are aimed at newcomers, while online PvP, league play, and co-op offer options for returning players and friends.
