Will there be an eFootball 2023?

eFootball or formerly, Pro Evolution Soccer is a major sports simulation franchise. It is a football game franchise that is one of the most critically acclaimed. Likewise, it is the genre’s alternate choice to the massively successful Fifa franchise. The football simulation sports game series comes from the developer studio, PES Productions in association with long-time publisher Konami. If you are a fan of the series and also looking forward to the next game, this article has all the available information regarding the eFootball (PES) 2023 release date, trailer & more.

The PES or eFootball franchise is the prime rival of the Fifa franchise from EA Sports. The series has become a complete free-to-play after its rebranding and overhaul from Pro Evolution Soccer to eFootball. eFootball 2022 was the first game in the franchise after its revamp. Therefore, many fans of football as well as the die-hard fans of the franchise are looking forward to the next game in the franchise.

The improvements in the last eFootball and what fans can expect from eFootball (PES) 2023

The last eFootball game, i.e. eFootball 2022 launched on both last-gen as well as next-gen consoles. Likewise, the game supported crossplay. It was a free-to-play release and therefore, the game was more accessible than ever before. Additionally, the series has become an arcade online experience rather than previous realistic soccer sim games. Therefore, fans can expect an online game that is more arcade in its gameplay and also more competitive with the focus on PvP with the newer games.

A release date for eFootball 2023 And Its Reveal trailer

The last installment in the eFootball franchise was eFootball 2022 that came out on 30th September of 2021. Now, fans of the franchise are anticipating when the follow-up or next entry will be released. Konami has been releasing new eFootball or PES games consistently every year. With each entry, an update on the roster and the addition of new features is always to be expected. Likewise, fans can expect eFootball 2023 to have a release around 30th September of 2022.

Additionally, fans can also expect a reveal trailer for the upcoming game to debut around the summer of 2022. Thus, fans of the series will have to wait until July 2022 to have a new reveal trailer for the game.

Updated: Sep 15, 2022 3:16 pm

Finally after a long period of anticipation we can finally get our hands on eFootball 2023 after it just went live on the 25th of August.

Of course we already knew we would have to wait until 2023 before we saw the Master League game mode make its debut in the game. So if you’re firing up eFootball 2023 for that, then sadly today isn’t the day.

Season 1 is now out and the focus will be on “New Player Types and Licenses”. These seasons will be introduced throughout the life of the game.

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The new players types are Epic and Highlight players. eFootball has stated they hope these two new players will help add a more individualism in team-building. Two examples of Epic players are Wesley Sneijder and Clarence Seedorf. Special players will go live on the 01/09/2022.

This will likely focus on the new teams that are coming to the game. Konami have stated that not all of the new strips will come to the game straightaway, but will be set to come later down the line.

eFootball 2023 game details

As it stands there is still not a specific release date for Master League, and we are still waiting to see what new features will be coming to eFootball 2023.

We do know what will carry over after the update, as not everything will.

Some data will carry over as listed below:

・ eFootball™ Coins

・ GP

・ eFootball™ Points

・ Player Data

・ Manager Data

・ Objectives

・ Login Bonus

・ In-game Items

・ Settings

We will also see eFootball 2023 update the squads, players and managers. Any new licensing deals that have been announced will also be included in this update.

The latest team to join the eFootball roster, although not exclusively, is Arsenal. They will receive the full licensed kit treatment in eFootball 2023.

Large scale maintenance is due in November, no exact date has been given yet, in order to begin the process of in-game asset carryover.

eFootball 2023 v2.2.0 Carryover Details

Below are the things that are listed to carry over after the latest update: v2.2.0. 

Will eFootball Coins carry over?

All eFootball Coins will carry over to v2.2.0. 

Will eFootball Points carry over?

All eFootball™ Points will carry over to v2.2.0. 

Will GP Carry over?

All GP will carry over to v2.2.0.

What happens to your Base Team in eFootball?

What happens with your base team is dependent on if your team is available on v2.2.0 of eFootball. There are two possibilities according to Konami. 

Depending on whether your chosen Base Team is available in v2.2.0, there are two possibilities according to their website: 

(1) “Your chosen team is available in v2.2.0

If your chosen Base Team is available in v2.2.0, you will be able to use it as is. However, please note that the update may result in some changes to the names, strips and emblems of certain teams.

(2) Your chosen team is not available in v2.2.0

If your chosen Base Team is not available in v2.2.0, you will have to choose a new team when you first log in after updating the game. The teams that you can choose from will be limited to those that are available in v2.2.0 at the time of your first login.

You can change your Base Team and team name at any time by going to [Extras] > [User Information] > [Dream Team].”

Will Nominating Contracts Carry over? 

All Nominating Contracts will carry over to v2.2.0. 

However, Konami has stated that some of the contracts could expire before/during maintenance, so try and use them up before if you can. 

Will Chance Deals carry over? 

All Chance Deals will carry over to v2.2.0.

Will Contract Renewal carry over? (60 Days)

All Contract Renewals (60 Days) will carry over to v2.2.0.

Will Training Programs carry over? 

All Training Programs will carry over to v2.2.0.

What’s in eFootball Update v2.0.0

A lot of the work done in this new update, excluding the new kits and player updates, is fixing bugs. Please find below a list of fixes that have come to the game:

• Crashing unexpectedly due to error.
• A player will often take the ball down on their chest before shooting first time from a cross.
• Kick feints not working effectively
• Pick up command not working for goalkeepers
• Lighting flickering in the roof of certain grounds in the game.

These are just some of the changes, in a list of over thirty that came with the new update. In order to check out all the new updates check your mail on the eFootball Home Screen.

The future of eFootball

Konami, the developer of eFootball, has been very busy securing new exclusivity deals, with Inter Milan signing on from 2024. This is a multi-year deal and will see their stadium and kits will be exclusively in eFootball. 

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The latest news is that Liga MX (The Mexican League) will be joining eFootball exclusively. This is a big move from Konami, successfully bringing a whole licensed league to the game and a big hit to any of their competition who now can’t use this league going forward.

The French National team have also signed on to be in the game, although it is still unknown if this is exclusively.

Inter Milan joining the game, sees them build on the previous exclusivity deals signed with Napoli and Atalanta. They will be joining eFootball in time for the 2022/23 season. All three of these teams compete in the Italian Serie A.

Konami have also just announced on the 22/08/22 that A.C. Milan will be coming to eFootball 2023. This is just another Serie A side coming to the eFootball as Konami continues to build out the league.

The latest patch for eFootball 2022 has gone live and the main improvement that has been made, on the console version, is responsiveness of players. They have also enhanced and improved the AI.

The mobile version now was also updated with “Friend Match” added to the game as well as new control schemes.

Going forward Konami have stated they wish to do a survey with players to find out how they feel, and what they believe can be improved about eFootball. This will be a great opportunity to voice any of their concerns, and for them to give any feedback they have about the game.

We should expect another patch soon for the console version eFootball. The mobile edition of eFootball had a patch on the 28th of July. Or at least a minor update just to make all the squad changes and kit changes, as we build up to the new season.

eFootball: The Community

Although the community is clearly very excited for what Season 1 of eFootball 2023 has in store

There is also concern within the eFootball community, regarding censorship. On Reddit new threads about the aforementioned issues are often difficult to find, with people wondering if they’re being muted or blocked.

Certain in-game campaigns have been suspended in eFootball indefinitely. According to the eFootball Twitter account they are hoping to resume them soon.

Hopefully, for the sake of the those who play eFootball, Konami will clear this issue up as we get closer to release.

More news will follow on eFootball 2023 as it breaks.

eFootball FAQs

When will eFootball 2023 release?

eFootball 2023 was released on the 25/08/2022.

Does eFootball have crossplay?

eFootball does not have crossplay, although Konami hopes to add it by the end of 2022.

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