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GET READY FOR UEFA EURO 2020™ WITH NEW IN-GAME CONTENT FOR eFootball PES 2021

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GET READY FOR UEFA EURO 2020™ WITH NEW IN-GAME CONTENT FOR eFootball PES 2021

KONAMI reveals details for Data Packs 6.0 and 7.0 plus numerous in-game campaigns to be held before and during the real-world tournament

As the Official Video Game of the UEFA EURO 2020™ tournament, Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has today announced details of new updates and in-game campaigns that are planned for eFootball PES 2021 across console, including eFootball PES 2021 LITE, and mobile.

From today, Data Pack 6.0 will be available for download for free across all platforms, bringing multiple content updates that will further enhance the official UEFA EURO 2020™ tournament mode:

  • Updated national team kits, including Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Hungary, Sweden, Denmark and Romania
  • Updated player appearances including France’s Antoine Griezmann, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Scotland’s Liam Cooper, Denmark’s Joakim Maehle and Turkey’s Çağlar Söyüncü
  • Official UEFA EURO 2020™ referee kits
  • Official UEFA EURO 2020™ sleeve badges, including a champions badge for the current holder


KONAMI has also announced that Data Pack 7.0 will be released next month towards the end of June, coinciding with the tournament’s advance to the Knockout Stage. Due to time constraints and the real-world submission of squads, this free update will add the following content:
  • Updated national team squads, based on the final 26 chosen players for each team
  • Increasing squad sizes from 23 players to 26

    From early June to mid-July, the following UEFA EURO 2020™ in-game campaigns will be planned for eFootball PES 2021 across console, including LITE, and mobile:

      Exact dates and further information for each campaign will be detailed on the official website and PES social media accounts in the near future. 

      eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE is available to purchase now on PS4, Xbox One and PC via Steam from physical retailers or digital stores. The game is also playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A free-to-play version of the game, eFootball PES 2021 LITE, is also available with access to online modes and other content.

      eFootball PES 2021 for mobile is available to download for free on iOS and Android devices.

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      About Konami Group

      Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

      About Konami Digital Entertainment

      Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball PES, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

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