Konami detail the first two free PES 2017 updates

PES 2017 is the best Pro Evo title for a number of years, but that doesn’t mean Konami are resting on their laurels. Instead they are preparing the first of two free updates which will be live before the end of November. Want to check out the details?

The first free content update will arrive before October is out. Update 1.02 will add in a number of improved facial likenessess, allowing for a more recognisable player likeness. There will be over 39 players improved, with those who have excelled so far this season making up the bulk. That means you’ll see Wissam Ben Yedder, Mario Lemina, Aymeric Laporte, Victor Wanyama and Denis Suarez improved and their individual play styles recreated.

The October update will also update the pitch side hoardings and introduces some new official boot styles and, most importantly, a variety of studs. Yes. A. Variety. Of. Studs. But hey, we really can’t knock Konami for looking at the finer details.

Additionally, if you’re over on the Playstation side and looking to make the most of PS Pro, November’s update 1.03 will introduce a 4K resolution mode, adding greater visual definition running at 60FPS. The 1.03 update will also see the introduction of key elements centred on KONAMI’s premier partnership teams: Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund with the match day experience at the English and German clubs recreated. Liverpool’s iconic Anfield stadium will be added to the roster on in-game venues, and will also be the first to show the club’s brand new stand. ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ will also be heard as the players walk on to the pitch and during matches. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund’s stunning Signal Iduna Park ground will also be perfectly recreated for use in the game, while both licensed teams will have squad likenesses recreated, bringing the world stars to life.

But that’s not all as both the October and November updates will also add more official iconography and official boot styles to the main game, with kit additions and various bug fixes. Konami have promised more details on those soon so we’ll be sure to keep you fully up-t0-date.

If you haven’t yet got involved with PES 2017, then we wholeheartedly recommend you check the game out on Xbox One. Our review should be able to tempt you in to a purchase.