eFootball
News, coverage and analysis tracking eFootball across the outlets.
Football’s Biggest Month Has Reached XboxThe FIFA World Cup has significantly boosted football gaming on Xbox, with EA Sports FC 26 and eFootball offering dedicated tournament modes and timed events. EA Sports FC 26 features a full 48-team World Cup simulation, while eFootball provides ongoing international cup events and rewards. The World Cup's influence extends beyond consoles, with FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition available on Netflix Games.
The World Cup Is On – But Do You Really Know About Soccer?Afil Games has released "Do You Really Know About Soccer?", a new trivia game focused on football knowledge, available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to climb a virtual tower by answering increasingly difficult football-related questions, serving as a companion to the ongoing World Cup and other football titles like EA Sports FC 26 and eFootball.
eFootball™ Kicks Off Global In-game Campaign Inspired by the Ultimate Festival of Football!Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has launched a special in-game campaign for its free-to-play title eFootball, inspired by the major football festival. Available from June 4th to July 23rd on consoles, PC, and mobile, the campaign offers rewards including players like Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. The event also features an International Cup 2026 tournament and special player lists, with Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney set to appear at the eFootball World Festival in Bangkok.
Türkiye's domestic mobile revenue grew 6% to $347m in 2025Türkiye's mobile revenue reached $347 million in 2025, a 6% increase, while developer revenue surged by 450% to $2.7 billion over six years. Despite a 4% decline in downloads, the market shows a trend towards monetization, with puzzle games dominating revenue. Dream Games led the market, contributing significantly to the country's growing mobile gaming sector and securing substantial investment.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
Can GOALS Finally Give Football Fans A Free-To-Play Alternative Worth Playing?GOALS, a new free-to-play football game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, aiming to offer an alternative to premium titles like EA SPORTS FC 26. It emphasizes skill-based gameplay, esports competition, and a unique, evolving player ecosystem rather than relying on real-world licenses. The game features cross-platform play from day one and promises all modes are accessible without paywalls.
eFootball Celebrates The International World Cup With Free Messi, Lamine Yamal and MoreeFootball is celebrating the World Cup with a major in-game event running until July 23rd, offering free rewards and special challenges. Players can log in to receive free versions of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, with additional rewards including eFootball Coins and Selection Contracts. The International Cup 2026 mode allows players to compete with national teams, and new Player of the Day cards will be introduced throughout the tournament.
Review: eFootball Kick-Off! (Switch 2) - Flickers Of The Old PES Magic With A Substantial Single-Player ModeeFootball Kick-Off marks Konami's return to Nintendo consoles with a version of eFootball focused on offline single-player modes like World Tour, a departure from the main game's live service model. While not a direct port of the global eFootball experience, it offers a substantial offline football simulation for the Nintendo Switch 2 at a budget price, featuring smooth gameplay that contrasts with the 30fps of EA Sports FC on the same platform.
Beat The Champions Wants To Take Football Back To The Arcade DaysBeat The Champions is a new arcade-style football game from Purple Tree and Purple Play, available now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £14.49. It features legendary Argentina National Team players like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, special abilities, and a focus on frantic, foul-free action, differentiating itself from simulation titles like EA SPORTS FC 26.
FIFA announces new "Digital Football" vision, an ecosystem of games from multiple publishers and developersFIFA has unveiled its new 'Digital Football' strategy, creating an ecosystem of games from various publishers and developers following its split with EA. This includes the "FIFA World Cup simulation" by Delphi Interactive launching on Netflix this summer, alongside mobile titles like FIFA Heroes and FIFA Rivals, and partnerships with existing games like GameFam's Super League Soccer and Sports Interactive's Football Manager.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsSony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.- PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
'You Ruined One of My Favourite Games': eFootball's Bizarre Naruto Crossover Attracts a Strong ResponseeFootball has launched a new crossover event featuring the anime series Naruto, which includes special stadium decorations and collaboration player cards with unique animations. While some fans have criticized the move, calling it a "ruin" of their favorite game and preferring the return of single-player modes like Master League, others defend Konami's decision, noting the series' history of quirky unlockables. The event aims to attract new players to the free-to-play title.
Drop everything and watch this indescribably cringe eFootball x Naruto trailer featuring legendary players in head-to-toe anime cosplayKonami has released a trailer for eFootball's crossover event with the anime Naruto, featuring famous footballers in Naruto-themed cosplay and character variants. Players like Neymar Jr., Luka Modric, and Robert Lewandowski are shown performing anime-inspired moves. The limited-time event is available until May 14th.
Nepal Social Life 2026: Events, Sports, and Digital Entertainment | Invision Game CommunityYounger Nepalis are increasingly engaging with events and entertainment through digital platforms, with high smartphone and internet penetration driving changes in social habits. Sports, particularly cricket and football, are central to this shift, with live matches complemented by extensive online discussion, clips, and social media engagement. The broader entertainment market, including esports and online casinos, mirrors this trend, emphasizing fast, interactive, and personalized experiences accessible via mobile devices.
PES successor eFootball has been downloaded an incredible number of times, suggesting Konami isn't perhaps as out of the game as some thoughtKonami's football game eFootball, the successor to Pro Evolution Soccer, has surpassed one billion downloads worldwide. The company is celebrating this milestone with an in-game campaign and a special manga. This achievement is significant given the game's initially poor reception and Konami's continued presence in the football gaming market following EA's rebranding of FIFA.
Konami's eFootball tops 1 billion downloadsKonami's free-to-play sports game, eFootball, has surpassed 1 billion downloads worldwide. The successor to the Pro Evolution Soccer series is celebrating this milestone with an in-game campaign and a manga serialization. Despite the download success, the game has received mixed reviews on Steam, with some analyses calling it the most divisive game on the platform.
'You Destroyed the Best Game Mode': Konami Cocks Up Master League's Return to eFootball on PS5, PS4Players are expressing significant disappointment with Konami's return of Master League to eFootball, which is currently implemented as a limited-time event rather than the full mode fans expected. The publisher's focus on live service and gacha mechanics is seen as a departure from the beloved single-player experience, leading to widespread criticism on social media.- The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+Disney+ has secured global streaming rights for several esports tournaments organized by the Korea Esports Association, including the League of Legends KeSPA Cup and events leading up to the 2026 Asian Games. This deal expands upon last year's agreement, which was limited to Asian viewers, and will feature games like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and PUBG Mobile. The move raises concerns about the fragmentation of esports viewership, potentially requiring subscriptions to platforms like Disney+ instead of free viewing on Twitch or YouTube.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.