Konami will not release a full PES 2021 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Konami will not release a full PES 2021 Season update to be sold instead, while development switches engines. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 15 Jul 2020 27 comments Konami has called off its expected plan to launch a full version of PES 2021, to focus on a full next-gen version due next year. A "season update" to PES 2020 will be sold instead, Konami explained, for "an affordable anniversary price". While Konami is skimping on this year's release, the developer is hard at work on a version designed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X that will move the game's engine over to Unreal. A short clip released alongside today's announcement shows famous footballer Messi reproduced in Unreal, giving the camera a little smile. Watch on YouTube "This title is being developed with an updated engine that will enable us to dazzle you with staggering improvements to all areas of the game," Konami wrote of next year's effort. "Expect more realistic player models and animations, enhanced physics, photorealistic visuals, and much much more. "We recognise that many of you are enthusiastic for new myClub and Master League content, and we are also excited to share that large updates are in the works for both of these modes. "Currently, we aim to begin testing of our next-gen title sometime in mid-2021, with an estimated release date later in the same year." [Information regarding the eFootball PES series]Taking PES to a Whole New Level https://t.co/v5OX0AA4qe pic.twitter.com/sOLoOcak6B- eFootball (@play_eFootball) July 15, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 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