eFootball Is Going to Launch Without Some of Its New Mechanics

Konami's free-to-play replacement for Pro Evolution Soccer, eFootball, is set to launch without some of its new mechanics.

In a press release sent out by Konami, the company has delivered new gameplay details for eFootball which state that a number of its new mechanics will be added in an update after launch.

Konami has plans to include a feature that will allow PS5 players to make use of the Dualsense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers when controlling players' movements in the game. However, this is just one of a number of features that won't be available until after launch.

Other features that won't arrive in eFootball until a post-launch update include the ability to trick defenders through greater freedom in how players trap the ball and the option to perform a "sharp kick" - a new type of special move which will release combined with new animations. After an update, players will be able to charge up the new special kicks to execute different shots, passes, and crosses on the pitch though these will take more time to execute and according to the studio, should be saved until the right opportunity presents itself during a match.

Despite the setbacks, a number of eFootball's new features will make it in for launch. Fans will be able to experience advanced techniques for regaining possession from opponents where players throw their bodies towards the ball to block a shot or intercept a pass. Further features that will make it into the game for launch include the use of motion-tracking technology to create more realistic 1v1 duels during a match, a new "Duel" camera that zooms in during a 1v1 situation, and more.

Seitaro Kimura, eFootball™ series Producer at Konami Digital Entertainment spoke about the upcoming title and its ambitions moving into the future. He said, “With so much change this year, we believe it is important that people first understand the feel of our football game on the pitch – highly realistic and grounded in a clear passion for real-world football. Decades of experience developing PES and Winning Eleven titles have been poured into eFootball with the aim of reaching a massive audience of football fans around the world. This is the start of a unique journey and we have big plans for the future."

Konami had previously commented on the game's limited launch, telling fans that the game's early autumn launch will not contain any microtransactions but confirmed that some content would be missing during its initial release.

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