Enlisting the expertise of legendary midfielder Andres Iniesta has shaped the latest instalment with a focus on authenticity, translating his ability to find and read space, and unlock a defensive line with a new dynamic dribbling technique; the finesse dribble.
Renowned as one of football’s most entertaining players, Ronaldinho’s unique style of football is also coming to PES 2020, featuring animation sets that allow players to move like the man himself, using unparalleled technical flair and fluid movement to beat defenders, together with showboat first-touch techniques such as chest and back control.
Other components that have been announced include new first touch techniques, upgraded trapping mechanics, context-sensitive kick accuracy, improved ball physics as well as new skills & abilities. There are also new ways to defend, including the intentional foul and an adaptive player interaction system that recreates player personalities on the pitch.
For more on PES 2020 Gameplay click here.
Master League
Huge changes are coming to the Master League career mode, headlined by a new interactive dialogue system that puts the reins firmly in players’ hands in controlling story progression. This enables players to choose responses that suit their personality and create their own personal Master League story.
The transfer market in PES 2020 will also feature a brand-new algorithm ensuring that transfers, fees, salaries and other elements are more realistic.
Further additions include:
- Create and customise sponsor logos that will be displayed on the media backdrop during interviews and on the Master League main menu screen
- Customise manager models with a greater level of freedom thanks to high-performance 3D scanning technology to capture images of individuals of varying body shapes and sizes
- Or play through Master League using one of several legendary managers as your avatar, including Zico, Johan Cruyff and Diego Maradona
For more on PES 2020 Master League click here.
Brand new Matchday online mode
With the full title of the new game eFootball PES 2020 there is a clear focus on competitive gaming.
In a brand-new mode for PES 2020, Matchday provides the essence of football culture into a competitive format that lifts fans out the stands and puts them onto the pitch. Align yourself with one of two different sides at the start of each weekly event, where every pass and goal unleashed contributes points towards victory.
Stand alongside PES newcomers and seasoned veterans alike as you work together to build an advantage for your side ahead of the Grand Final. As each weekly event enters its final phase, the results from all Group Matches played are analysed to find the best performing user from each side. These users are selected as Representatives, earning the right to compete in the Grand Final on behalf of their chosen side – fully viewable via a livestream feed in Matchday mode.
Community demands
The PES community are as committed as it gets, with the game having a cult following, especially outside of Asia. If Konami don’t listen to their fans, then they would be set to lose even more ground on the globally played FIFA. The one big flaw in PES is its speed, with playing matches and navigating the menus just not as clean, speedy or sleek as EA’s FIFA. The authentic broadcast style replays look professional, but they weigh the game down even more. A new engine may just be the solution to correct the sluggishness of Pro Evo.
One thing we do know that is on the way is a new User Interface (UI), with the menus another aspect that makes the game feel slow. EA earned plenty of kudos when they moved to a panel style for FIFA 14, and it’s high-time PES followed suit.
The PES UI needs serious improvementPES Producer Kei Masuda said: “We saw negative feedback from our fans, we need to understand changing the game (PES 2019) at this stage is very problematic. The new menu will appear in PES 2020.”
Anything else?
The beautiful game has never looked better this year, with PES 2020 introducing an enhanced lighting engine, improved player models, realistic cut scenes and replay footage, plus a completely new preset camera angle that offers a compelling broadcast feel.
PES 2019 has been let down by its servers in online play, and it something that must improve. PES featured at the 2018 Asian games, and if it is to enhance their ambitions to go big into esports, they must rectify their server problems.
PES have done well with attaining plenty of legends for myClub, with David Beckham the big draw last year, but once again they need to keep expanding the names they have. Ronaldinho and Andres Iniesta have already been secured, but if they are going to compete with FIFA’s Ultimate Team, they should look to attain the likes of Pele, Thierry Henry and Franz Beckenbauer, with legends not exclusive to either game.
Who could join Beckham, Ronaldinho & Iniesta om PES 2020?PES don’t have a great deal of stadiums on the game, but the ones they do have look incredible. Instead of adding more real life grounds, why not explore more possibilities, like playing in outer space, for when they had the Champions League licenses, they played in the spectacle of the UCL logo stadium. Alternatively, Konami could look to target classic stadiums like Highbury, the Old Wembley and Schalke’s former ground the Parkstadion.
The Camp Nou looks incredible in PES 2020Just five stadiums have been named so far as part of PES 2020, Barcelona’s Camp Nou, the Emirates (Arsenal), Allianz Parque (Palmeiras), El Monumental (River Plate) & La Bombonera (Boca Juniors). More partner clubs are set to be announced in July, so expect a whole host of more stadia to be included in the game.
Of course, Pro Evo are never going to be able to compete with FIFA in terms of its licenses, so they have to be smart in how they go about their commercial business. This is why they have gone after the giants of Barcelona, Liverpool, AC Milan and Inter Milan, but they need to keep chipping away and attaining more. Another Premier League giant wouldn’t go amiss, as well as further expansion in Germany and Spain.
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