eFootball 2022
eFootball 2022 is a football simulation game developed and published by Konami. Released in September 2021, it marks a significant shift in the Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series. Konami rebranded the franchise to eFootball and transitioned to a free-to-play model and a new engine, Unreal Engine.
What it feels like
A straightforward, unironic presentation of competitive soccer simulation without mockery.
What it's about
Association football/soccer is the entire subject matter of the simulation. Modern real-world football leagues and contemporary players provide the setting.
How it plays
Squad building, player acquisition via in-app purchases, and team resource allocation are core. Real-time soccer gameplay with tactical pauses and formation adjustments mid-match. Player card improvements and squad enhancements via materials and currency.
How it looks and sounds
Modern graphics rendering aiming for high-fidelity depiction of real stadiums, players, and kits.
How it's structured
Online PvP soccer matches against real players are the definitive core experience of eFootball. Free-to-play model with in-app purchases and seasonal updates sustain the experience as a live service. Soccer inherently involves team-based competition with coordinated player roles on pitch.
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