eFootball™ Season 1 starts today with new licenses and new features, as well as the brand new “Dream Team” game mode!

Konami Digital Entertainment BV has announced that the highly anticipated eFootball™ 2022 V1.0.0 is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows and Steam®.

The free-to-play eFootball™ 2022 is designed to realistically depict the battle for ball control between players and the unique team tactics often seen in the football world. Brand new controls have been added to the game, giving players more choice in different positions on the pitch and the opportunity to experience tactical combat based on real-world football logic.

Also a new item: Season is in the game. Each season will reflect current themes currently playing in the football world and will be the scene of various events in this context. The theme for Season 1 is “New Gameplay Approach, Team Building and Licensing”. Players will experience offensive and defensive mechanics so often seen in world football and perfectly mirrored in eFootball™ 2022!

In addition, the name of the game mode, which was previously introduced as “Creative Team”, has been changed to “Dream Team” (Dream Team) and added to the game with this version. This mode allows players to form their own teams and play against “Dream Teams” of other players around the world.

After the first week-long “Starting Period”, several in-game events will be held in line with the Season 1 theme starting April 21.

Finally, new licenses will be added to the game from the Japanese and North American leagues Meiji Yasuda J1 League, Meiji Yasuda J2 League, MLS Players Association, and USL Championship.

Player and ball movements

The player and ball movements that make up the backbone of football have been rebuilt from the ground up in this version. Bullet curves have been improved with the help of research institutes in Japan. The movements of the ball on the field were carefully analyzed and the factors influencing it determined. Based on the results of this research, the ball’s motion curves have been recoded to be more realistic in this release. From spin shots and crosses to spinning balls and ball bounces on blocked shots, users can now experience realistic ball movements in many different scenarios. Added elements to the game, such as natural player and ball movements, taking into account spin, bounce and friction, help create the “moments of tension” so often experienced in modern football. Dribbling from the side of the opponent or crossing the last line of defense with passes are some of the elements that reflect the enthusiasm that football fans crave.

Tactical Team Challenges

In addition to individual player reactions, it is now possible to engage in tactical battles with opponents using the team play common in contemporary football. The foundations of these elements have been restructured so that ‘familiar’ scenarios in football can now be experienced in the game. All these changes made it possible to create a football match at any point in the game, just like in real football, where the decisions made can be the deciding factor between winning and losing.

“Wonderful kick”

Say hello to one of the most groundbreaking mechanics in this release. It is now possible to sharply execute all types of passes including low passes, high passes and crosses using “Lip-Smacking Kicks”. These aren’t just “quick passes”. On the contrary, very important weapons that will determine the difference between victory and defeat in many matches.

Types of Amazing Rust

• Amazing low pass: A quick pass to the feet of the teammate to whom the ball was sent. On a longer distance pass, the ball usually floats in the air.
• Amazing High Pass: A faster pass that goes lower than a normal high pass.
• Amazing intermediate pass: A faster version of the normal breakthrough usually ends up closer to the feet of the player receiving the ball.
• Amazingly high Break Pass: It is faster than the regular High Break Pass and has a slightly lower incline. In addition, the ball comes closer to the feet of the player receiving the ball than usual
• Amazing Medium: It’s a faster middle that throws a little lower. It also has a stronger spin.
• Amazingly low to medium: It is faster and louder than Normal Low to Medium. In addition, the ball usually bounces right in front of the player receiving the ball.

Amazing shots

• They are faster and more accurate than normal shots.
• With this update, players can now use Amazing Shots in different types of shots based on their skills.
• All Shocking Shots have an element of risk/reward in direct proportion to the player’s preparation to shoot; therefore, it requires strategic thinking both to create space for the shot and to find the most suitable teammate.

Pass and run (cross over)

The new “Cross Over” allows combinations through the “diagonal moves” often seen in football. New attack models have been developed in the middle of the field and on the flanks.

Changes to defense tactics and command settings

In this update, the default settings of the buttons have been changed to make defense more intuitive and player movements have been improved to make defense games more satisfying. In addition, team defense elements have been added to the game.

suppression

• This is a command that allows users to proactively reclaim the ball.
• Players can move towards the ball and once they reach the ball they can try to get up and try to steal it.

Close follow-up

• Against hard ball riders, players can take advantage of this defense feature to carefully track and control the opponent instead of proactively trying to get the ball back.
• By driving the opponent sideways while keeping his body facing the defender, the player can save time and wait for an opportune moment to take possession of the ball.

Request press

• The “Request Press” with this update is a command that the whole team will work together to gain possession of the ball.
• In addition to several players chasing the ball, other teammates also team up to get the ball back by blocking passing corridors and pushing the defensive line forward.

Introducing “Dream Team”

Dream Team is a game mode that allows users to draw players and managers in the current “season” using in-game items (for example, GPs to win matches), create their own original teams with them and compete with users from all over the whole world the world.

• In the “Dream Team”, users select players and managers that suit their gameplay tactics and sign contracts with them.
• They develop and empower players by training and leveling them to suit their playing style.
• By signing and developing contracts with players, they can find the most suitable Team play style for them and organize their “Dream Team” the way they want.
• Play against virtual intelligence in special events* and compete against other users’ ‘Dream Teams’ from around the world to win valuable prizes

“Seasonal” entertainment

Limited-time “Seasons” have specific themes and players can participate in seasonal events with their Dream Teams.

• The theme of each season will be based on real and current issues in the football world and will involve a wide variety of events for you to attend.
• Players can participate in Challenge events against other users or participate in Tour events where they can compete against artificial intelligence.
• Signing players and building a team to match the season’s theme will give users an edge in these events*

These in-game events will start from April 21

eFootball™ League*

This is a cluster based competition where users play PvP matches to reach the top. Users can develop their own Dream Teams by signing up with favorite players and managers and taking their place in the league to play against other users from around the world.

• Each “tier” lasts 28 days, during which time users will play matches repeatedly to rise to the highest possible tier.
• If users reach the ‘Promotion’ threshold within 10 matches, they will be promoted to the higher division; On the other hand, users are demoted if they do not reach a sufficient threshold.
• Once users reach the top division (Division 1) they will struggle to move up in the rankings: competitions are now held to reach the highest position in the rankings, not for relegation
• At the end of a stage, rewards are awarded based on the highest division reached. After that, the ranking will be reset and a new Stage will start.

The eFootball™ League starts April 21.

Collect players and card types

One of the main features of Dream Team is that users can get the services of specific players and managers. Users can contract Standard players and managers of their choice using the GP they have earned during the matches. The different types of players are listed as follows:

• Legendary – players who stand out with their great game in a particular season (This also includes retired players with outstanding careers)
• trending Players who stood out this season with their performances in certain matches or weeks
• recommended Specially selected players based on their performance in the current season
• standard- Players based on their performance in the current season
• Standard (foil): Users can get the chance to contract a Standard player with a higher than normal Team Play skill

New licenses from both Japan and North America will be added to the game:

• Meiji Yasuda J1 League
• Meiji Yasuda J2 League
• MLS Players Association　*”MLSPA” players appear in the in-game “American League”.
• USL Championship

In-game events utilizing the new licenses will also take place throughout the season.

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Source: (BHA) – Beyaz News Agency