Among sports gaming fans, there has been a constant debate about which soccer game is the number one option for players. Many believe the FIFA franchise is far above as the leader of the genre as the amount of licenses and teams the game features makes it unbeatable. On the other hand, one franchise that has continually gotten it fair share of adoration has been Pro Evolution Soccer. Even without the resources of EA Sports’ FIFA, PES is the Rocky Balboa of soccer games, still throwing punches at its competition.
Typically, EA Sports announces FIFA first during the summer months, followed by Konami’s PES announcement later in the year. However for PES 2018, the move to announce at this point is interesting as Konami jumped the gun and beat EA to the punch.
Among the announced features in PES 2018 are improved presentation elements. PES 2017 received praise for its presentation of matches and the stadiums in the game that were far beyond where Konami had the game in previous years. For PES 2018 , Konami wishes to push the envelope further by focusing on new player models and even more realism in stadium lighting. The looks of a stadium differs between day and night matches and PES 2018 is looking to highlight those differences.
Another feature that will be improved upon is the renewed focus on the PC version of the game. For so long, it always seemed that PC versions of console games were the redheaded stepchild of games. PC versions were created on outdated game engines and post-release support was far and few in between. Konami is taking a new look at this problem by attempting to make the PC version of PES 2018 compatible to other versions of the game while “ensuring parity across all current gen platforms.”
There are numerous other features that were announced by Konami for PES 2018 . Below is the full list of what to expect for the upcoming release. PES 2018 is set for release Sept. 12 for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and the PC.
GAMEPLAY MASTERCLASS
- The world renowned gameplay quality has been finely tuned and refined to recreate the authenticity of the beautiful game, including a more realistic game speed.
- Strategic Dribbling gives the user significantly more control in possession, with the addition of contextual shielding to protect the ball, as well as simple stick controls triggering realistic, subtle movements to wrong foot defenders.
- Real Touch+ adds a new dimension to ball control, with full body touch allowing various parts of the body to control the ball based on the unpredictability of the ball movement.
- Set pieces have been reworked with a new Free Kick and Penalty Kick system, alongside the option to choose the new one player kick off.
ENHANCED VISUAL REALITY
- Realistic visuals recreate the authenticity of football, all the way down to the finer details thanks to Real Capture.
- The benefits include true-to-life stadium lighting for day and night matches, pitch turfs and player tunnels that were recreated from more than 20,000 intricate elements of genuine data that was collected at the Camp Nou and Signal Iduna Park .
- Players have been motion captured in equally realistic environments, allowing for a complete rework of the animation system, starting with core movement such as walking, turning and body posture.
- Additionally, player models have been completely changed, with special attention paid to kit fitting and short size.
- Players photo scanned from partner teams will receive full body tattoos.
ONLINE CO-OP
A new mode dedicated to 2v2 and 3v3 co-op play, with support for local guests. Play together with friends, take your team to the top or simply have some fun via one-off casual matches.
NEW MODES FEATURES
The fan favorite RANDOM SELECTION MATCH returns with new presentation and features. Experience life as manager in MASTER LEAGUE with pre-season tournaments, an improved transfer system and new presentation elements, including pre-match interviews and locker room scenes.
PRESENTATION OVERHAUL
New UI for all menus and real player images for gamey screen and myClub, as well as new in-game presentation giving the game a new broadcast feel.
PES LEAGUE INTEGRATION
Compete in PES League in new modes including myClub, Random Selection Match and Online co-op.
SIGNIFICANT PC IMPROVEMENTS
PC Steam version undergoes substantial enhancements in graphics and content, meeting quality standards and ensuring parity across all current gen platforms.
