In 2021 we witnessed one of the most catastrophic launches of a video game. The reinvention of PES with which Konami intended to compete against FIFA It was a festival of ‘bugs’, technical and gameplay errors that became the laughingstock of the industry. eFootball 2022 It is still having problems and urgently needs the 1.0.0 update patch that was postponed several times, but it finally has a release date.
In a long statement posted on the game’s official website, Konami excused itself by saying that “they were so focused on releasing the game that they lost sight of what was important: quality.” They insist that the development team “is working hard to regain the trust of the fans and ensure that football fans around the world can enjoy the game even more.”
What will be the update patch date 1.0.0 of eFootball 2022?
Although it was postponed several times, Konami confirmed that it will be available on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
The mobile version of eFootball 2022 It was postponed and still does not have a definite release date.
Improvements and new items in update 1.0.0
- Changes to default button settings to make defending more intuitive.
- They will re-introduce the pressure commands that were available in previous installments.
- Added a new “Shoulder Charge” command to make stealing the ball more aggressive.
- They will increase the overall speed of passing so that the pace of matches matches the improvements related to defense.
- New mechanism that takes advantage of the rebound of the ball as an acceleration force.
- Improved AI decision making for targeting, receiving, and passing movements.
- New “Awesome Pass” command to hit the ball with special trajectories.
- Improved rate of fire, with an emphasis on realism and satisfaction.
- Adjusted the percentage of shots that go on goal to properly reflect the circumstances of the match.
- New “Impressive Shot” command
- Improved ball tracking accuracy and left stick response.
- Improved responsiveness when using Sprint.
- New command “True Touch”
- Easier ways to feint.
- Better online connectivity through a client-server system.
- Additional Strategy Features: “Change Formation”, “Individual Instructions”, “Auto Setup” and “Secondary Tactic”.
- Improved processing load for faster response speed.
- New game mode “Dream Team” to replace “Creative Team”: we will be able to choose the players and managers and develop them according to a style.
Will these changes brought by the 1.0.0 update patch be enough to redeem eFootball 2022? It seems unlikely, but we know of stranger stories.
eFootball 2022 is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X|S and PC. It is a free game.
Source: Konami
