Konami vows to fix eFootball following disastrous launch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Konami vows to fix eFootball following disastrous launch Halftime team talk. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 1 Oct 2021 37 comments Konami has issued a statement on eFootball following its disastrous launch this week. If you've read our impressions of the game, which launched in extremely limited form this week as a free download, you'll know of the many issues currently affecting Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer follow-up. The launch has gone so badly, and the backlash has been so vociferous, that eFootball is now the worst-reviewed game ever on Steam. Watch on YouTube In a new statement published this afternoon, Konami vowed to improve the game - and even went as far as to identify many of the gameplay and graphics issues that have seen eFootball become a meme. The statement points to pass speed and "defence operation" - two aspects of the game we highlighted as particularly problematic in our impressions piece. The statement also points to the quality of cutscenes, the player faces (which have gone viral), player movement and the way the ball works. Basically, Konami is saying pretty much all the game isn't where it should be. It vowed to put things right, and said an update is planned for this month. Important info for #eFootball fans pic.twitter.com/Tp9RFhmXp9- eFootball (@play_eFootball) October 1, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Here's the statement in full: "After the release of eFootball 2022, we have received lots of feedback and requests regarding game balance that includes pass speed and defence operation. We would also like to acknowledge that there have been reports of problems users have experienced with cutscenes, facial expressions, movements of players and the behaviour of the ball. "We are very sorry for the problems, and want to assure everyone we will take all concerns seriously and strive to improve the current situation. "This work will be continuously updated, quality will be improved and content will be added consistently. From next week onward, we will prepare for an update in October, while receiving further opinions through questionnaires to our users. "We will do our utmost to satisfy as many users as possible, and we look forward to your continued support of eFootball 2022." It remains to be seen whether the damage has been done. eFootball made a terrible first impression - even though Konami had signalled its launch was akin to a demo. Konami has a long and hard road ahead turning things around from such a devastating backlash - if it's even possible. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store