eFootball 2022 Version 1.0 Update Kicks Off Next Week

Konami has announced that the eFootball 2022 v1.0.0 update will be released on 14 April 2022. It’s been six months since the initial release in September 2021.

Check out the improvements and more below:

Improvements and New Elements in v1.0.0

Changes to Defending Controls and the Addition of “Call for Pressure”

Konami has decided to change the default button settings in order to make defending more intuitive. Pressing commands that were available in previous instalments will also be re-introduced into the game. Furthermore, they added a new command, “Shoulder Charge”, for you to regain possession in a more proactive manner.

Pressure: Regain possession by applying pressure to the opposition ball holder.
Match-up: Jockey the opposition dribbler with a lowered stance and finer steps. This is also effective for blocking passes and shots.
Shoulder Charge: Win the ball back by barging your shoulder against the opposition player. Especially effective when the opponent has touched the ball far from his foot, or is trying to trap the ball.

Apart from individual defending, they have also re-evaluated the elements of team defending. As such, the command “Call for Pressure” has also been implemented in the game. On top of having several players going for the ball, other teammates will also work in tandem to regain possession by blocking passing lanes as well as pushing up the defensive line.

On top of these functional additions and changes, they have also made numerous modifications to other elements of the game that are fundamental to defending in order to provide a more responsive and intuitive defending experience.

Passing Improvements and New Command “Stunning Pass”

Improvements have been made to the game with a focus on game balance and satisfaction of controls. Konami have generally increased the pass speed, so that the pace of the game matches with the aforementioned defence-related improvements. Moreover, they have also implemented a mechanism that utilises the rebound of the ball as a force of acceleration. This will be useful when performing one-touch passes, for example, for the ball speed will increase due to this mechanism. The result of all these changes is a “rhythmic passing game”, which is an important element in modern day football.

They have implemented fixes to the following points:
– Improved targeting decisions for passes
– Improved AI decision-making when receiving passes
– Improved movements when receiving passes
Following these corrections, the occurrence of unnatural passing errors has decreased substantially.

On top of that, as a new element to make the passing game all the more enjoyable, they have added “Stunning Pass” commands which allow you to kick the ball with various special trajectories. With these commands, you can dictate the rhythm of attack and put in that decisive final pass.

Additional Shooting Trajectories for Enhanced Satisfaction

Regarding shooting, Konami has made specific improvements to the following 2 points:
– Improved shooting speed, with focus on realism and satisfaction
– Adjusted the rate of on-target shots to reflect match circumstances appropriately

Furthermore, they are adding to the game a wide range of shot variations and trajectories for each situation, such as the incisive “Stunning Shot”. This will allow you to experience a variety of realistic goal-scoring scenes.

Strategic Evolution Through Improved Dribbling Functionality

In terms of dribbling manoeuvrability, Konami has made significant improvements to the following points in order to present a gratifying one-on-one experience through realistic motions. These include:
– Better ball tracking accuracy and response to L Stick inputs
– Improved response to Dash inputs

Other functional enhancements include improved response and ball behaviours for the new “Sharp Touch” command, as well as simpler feint inputs. We hope that these improvements create an enjoyable duelling experience against the opposition defenders.

Improved Online Connectivity

In order to improve the stability of online connections, as well as to reduce the number of voided matches, Konami has decided to adopt a client-server system starting from this instalment.

Additional Features for Game Plan

Konami has implemented the following additional features and modifications to the Game Plan, in order to bring back some beloved functionalities, as well as fix some issues:
– Additional features such as “Change Formation”, “Individual Instructions”, “Auto Settings”, “Sub-tactic”, “Data management”, etc.
– Improved processing load for better responsiveness

New Team Building with “Dream Team”

Previously introduced as “Creative Team”, the game mode in which you can enjoy building your very own team will be added to the game in the coming update as “Dream Team”. The name was not the only thing that changed, as Konami decided to revamp their original ideas to ensure that you will be able to create your very own dream team.

“Dream Team” is not just about building a team with the strongest players and managers. In this mode, you will be able to choose your favourite players and managers when signing them. You can then develop your players to fit your personal playstyle, which means you have almost infinite freedom to shape the team to your liking. Build your “one and only Dream Team”, with your favourite players as well as players you have developed, and bring your own style of football to life. Play against other “Dream Teams” from around the world, and experience as many titanic clashes of differing footballing ideologies as there are fans throughout the world.

Regarding eFootball 2022 Mobile Version

Konami has promised to make an announcement regarding the release of the mobile version update soon.