[News]Pro Evolution Soccer 2020 DEMO

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Pro Evolution Soccer has always trailed the FIFA franchise this decade, and they lost further ground last year, with FIFA 19 snatching the UEFA Champions League and Europa League licenses off Konami. PES 2020 marks a fresh start however, and with EA Sports struggling throughout the year with FIFA 19, it is a massive opportunity for Pro Evo to claw back some ground on their biggest rival.

With this the biggest release for PES this decade, the publishers and developers have been keeping their cards close to their chest. RealSport has a look at everything we know so far on PES, and what the community wants to see when the game is released this summer.

 

Release :
PES 2020 will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC Steam on September 10, 2019 (Americas/Europe) / September 12 (Asia). Lionel Messi will feature as the cover star for the standard edition, priced at £59.99, and players can also get their hands on the digital exclusive Legend Edition, featuring Brazilian icon Ronaldinho for £79.99.

Other bonuses of the Legend Edition include an exclusive 3D-scanned 2019 version of Ronaldinho and Messi on a 10-match loan for myClub. Everyone who pre-orders either digital edition of the game will get Andres Iniesta and 1,000 myClub coins on top.

 

Trailer :

 

Gameplay :
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.

 

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.

 

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. 

Stadiums : 

PES don’t have a great deal of stadiums on the game, but the ones they do have look incredible.

Other Stadiums added this year

-La Bombonera 
-El Monumental
-Allianz Parque
-Emirates Stadium
-Old Trafford
-Allianz Arena
-Camp Nou
-Allianz Stadium 

 

The Licensing War :
The ongoing battle between Konami and EA may have just finished with Konami as the winners.

So far Konami have official licenses of:

Italian Serie A
French Ligue 1
French Ligue 2
Brazilian Brasileirao Serie A
Brazilian Brasileirao Serie B
Russian Premier League
Belgian Pro League
Danish Superliga
Argentinian Superliga

 

About World Cup :

World Cup rights have long been in EA’s hands, but this year Euro 2020 will be in Konami’s corner, with the full tournament being a DLC for PES 2020.

The 2020 Q2 DLC will bring over 50 national teams to the game, including current champions Portugal. Along with the official national teams will come team kits, crests, and players.

Guy Laurent-Epstein, marketing director of UEFA Events SA, said

 “We are very pleased to continue and extend our working partnership with KONAMI. UEFA EURO 2020 provides an opportunity to build an even closer working relationship, allowing us to activate it in new and exciting ways, and to engage with our mutual fans around the world.”

 

Now that the playing field is more evenly balanced, do any of these license updates entice you towards PES 2020?.