PC version of PES 2018 to be on par with consoles – first time in years

Ever since the move the current gen, PES has been holding out on PC players, with Konami justifying this with “piracy problems”. Still, it would appear that they have changed their minds and finally decided it is time to offer a proper game to PC players in PES 2018.

Apart from finally pushing the same version to all supported platforms, PES 2018 is said to come with plenty new features, some of which are making a comeback from the beloved PES 2006, such as the Random Selection Match. Online modes are now offering a 2v2 and 3v3 players that can be played from your couch vs some players on the other side of the world, and even compete for prizes.

Let us take a look at the full list of features:

• 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 pace. 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 FK and PK system, alongside the option to choose the new one player kick off.
• Presentation Overhaul – Brand new in-game redesign to the UI for all menus, as well as real player images added to the gameplan screen and myClub, give 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.
• 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 and 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.
• 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 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. Player’s photo scanned from partner teams will receive full body tattoos.
• Significant PC Improvements – PC Steam version undergoes substantial enhancements in graphics and content, meeting quality standards and ensuring parity across all current gen platforms.

PES 2018 will be out on September 12 in North America and September 14 in Europe, on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.