Konami Explains: Matchmaking between players when eFootball is available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and mobile consoles.

Author

Gullu

Date

Sep, 18.2021

eFootball is on the verge of becoming a reality. Pro Evolution Soccer returns to a new stage as a free-to-play video game with integrated purchases on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC on September 30; however, it will not be available in full until November 11. eFootball will be more like a demo when it is released, according to Konami.

 

The mobile version for iOS and Android will be released in November as well, but how will multiplatform matches be connected?

As described by Konami in its frequently asked questions portal, the matchmaking will take place, " in such a way that the difference in the connections and in the specifications of the devices does not affect the quality of the connection ." Likewise, the study will add "new options in the search for rivals, such as prioritizing the match between those users with the best connection quality ." The type of servers the game will use is unknown at this point. The quality will be higher in new-generation consoles and high-performance gaming PCs than in previous-generation consoles and mobile devices, it is obvious.

 

eFootball will be accessible for free on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

The game's most current news provides us with significant information that will pique the interest of people considering downloading the game as soon as it is released. Option Files support will be added to the PS5, PS4, and PC in the near future, and next-gen players will benefit from graphic improvements via updates. Modes like the Master League will be available individually because the game's business strategy will be based on micropayments and seasons.


FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus Turin, Manchester United, Arsenal, Corinthians, Flamengo, Sao Paulo, and River Plate will be among the nine teams available when eFootball launches. According to Konami's first roadmap, online leagues will be deployed in mid-autumn, at the same time as cross-platform play will be considered. Support for controllers and online eSports competitions will be added as early as this winter.


On the Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC consoles, eFootball will arrive as a free-to-play (free with in-app purchases) title this fall. It will soon be available for iOS and Android smartphones, using the same business model.