Q: Can I uninstall the patch if I encounter issues? A: Yes, players can uninstall the patch if they encounter issues, but they may need to restore their game to its original state.

Konami effectively abandoned the Pro Evolution Soccer name. The current game, eFootball , is a free-to-play, live-service title that launched in a disastrous state. While it has improved, it still lacks Master League (sold separately as DLC) and has a heavily restricted modding architecture (Unreal Engine vs. the open Fox Engine of PES 2021).

: A "lighter" high-quality alternative that focuses on clean, official-standard assets. It is preferred by players who want to keep the game's original feel but with all national team licenses and kits updated for the current year.

It was a typical Tuesday evening for John, a die-hard football fan and a loyal PES player. He had spent countless hours playing Pro Evolution Soccer on his console and PC, but this time, he was excited to dive into the latest installment, PES 2021.