eFootball updates to the 2024 edition: here are all the news
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. ushers in the new year of its flagship football IP, "eFootballâ„¢". The update opens the door to "eFootballâ„¢ 2024" and introduces a series of updates and additions that will delight fans.
Club Partner Updates
KONAMI validates its roster of partner clubs, which includes some of the sport's most iconic teams, including Manchester United FC, FC Bayern München, Internazionale Milano, AC Milan, Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona, with whom KONAMI has recently renewed a long-standing partnership. The kits, stadiums and teams of these, and other clubs, will be updated to reflect the new season and the results of recent signings related to the world transfer market." eFootball™" is also confirmed as the only place where players can tread the turf of iconic stadiums, such as the Allianz Arena, Spotify Camp Nou, San Siro and the Olympic Stadium.
New gameplay features
"eFootballâ„¢ 2024" introduces a number of gameplay updates. Based on user feedback, KONAMI has implemented several in-game changes to further enhance the immersion and realism of "eFootballâ„¢". The main changes to the gameplay concern dribbling and defense. The improvement of the response to controls will allow users to speed up the action on the field by realizing, in a fraction of a second, strategic actions typical of elite football and allowing players to control the ball more closely and to prevail even during the most agitated actions. Improving individual skills will also allow users to coordinate their team and tactical models at a higher level, creating more opportunities to win on the virtual field.
More effective Team Building thanks to the introduction of "Boosters"
The "Booster", one of the novelties of this update, offer the possibility to further improve the characteristics of the players. The "Boosters" will, in fact, allow footballers to obtain performances higher than those related to normal parameters (with a limit of 99), which means that users will be able to enhance the skills and individual attributes of various players of their "Dream Team". Various types of boosters will be available in the game, including those specific to individual players, those that will be reflected on the entire team and those that will only impact players who meet certain requirements. This feature will allow users to build their own teams with greater freedom, variety and ease.
Lionel Messi reappointed Global Ambassador
KONAMI is proud to announce the continuation of the collaboration with Lionel Messi. The Argentine legend is reconfirmed as the cover star of "eFootballâ„¢" and will be the face of multiple commercial and in-game campaigns around the world. Messi will also be the testimonial of the new "eFootballâ„¢ 2024: Leo Messi Edition" - available now on [PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One e Windows] and of the "Premium Ambassador Pack: Leo Messi" for mobile and Steam® devices. In this edition, users will not only be able to download "eFootballâ„¢", but will also receive an exclusive Epic Messi card equipped with the new "Booster" feature, a set of 10 Highlight players consisting of his previous teammates, 11 sets of 4,000 EXP and 300 eFootball coins.*eFootball™™ coins are not included in the Premium Ambassador Pack: Leo Messi.
Earn money with the "Startup Campaign"
Whether you're a new user or a Konami football veteran, you can take great advantage of the in-game rewards linked to the new "Startup Campaign". Through a series of access bonuses, users will be able to get 4 "Chance Deals", 360,000 GP, 60,000 EXP and 120 eFootballâ„¢ Coins. In addition, by achieving the objectives of the campaign, users can add to the rewards 400,000 GP, 120,000 EXP, 100 eFootballâ„¢ coins and 4 Skill Training Programs! Together, these in-game items can lay the foundation for building incredible teams, customized to the style and philosophy of your game. Available now, "eFootballâ„¢ 2024" will continue to evolve and adapt to give fans the best possible experience of the sport they love.