As FIFA secured more licenses and introduced the massive revenue-generating Ultimate Team mode , PES began to lose market share. Konami attempted to modernize using the Fox Engine starting with PES 2014 , but initial releases were buggy and struggled to compete with FIFA’s presentation.
In 2019, Konami rebranded the franchise to eFootball and shifted to a free-to-play, cross-platform service model using Unreal Engine. While the initial launch of eFootball 2022 was poorly received due to technical issues, recent updates like eFootball 2024 have focused on stabilizing gameplay and seasonal content. Pro Evolution Soccer 2015: Second Division - AV Club Pro Evolution Soccer
Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) , known in Japan as Winning Eleven , is a long-standing association football simulation series developed by Konami . For decades, it served as the primary rival to EA Sports' FIFA, carving out a reputation for tactical depth and realistic gameplay over licensed glitz. History and Evolution As FIFA secured more licenses and introduced the