eFootball™

**eFootball™ launched several significant updates during Year 5, highlighted by the introduction of Epic Players and Highlight Players, along with a variety of seasonal campaigns. Notably, the New Season Campaign began on August 13, 2026, featuring rewards tied to Manchester United and FC Barcelona players.

• Epic and Highlight Players:

  • Three Epic players and eight Highlight players were added on August 26, 2026, showcasing unique card designs and enhanced stats.
  • A similar addition occurred on June 5, 2026, with another three Epic players and eight Highlight players introduced.

• New Campaigns and Events:

  • The International Cup 2026 Tournament Event launched on June 4, 2026, allowing players to engage in matches with national teams.
  • The eFootball™ Festival Campaign Hub launched on July 23, 2026, celebrating the franchise's 31st anniversary with a variety of rewards.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Enhanced stats for Highlight players were implemented throughout the year, allowing for further development compared to Standard counterparts.
  • A new Campaign Hub was introduced on May 1, 2026, offering players rewards based on match performance.

• Seasonal Events:

  • The CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 25 Tournament Event began on December 12, 2025, coinciding with the launch of the tournament in Morocco.
  • The Halloween Campaign was also launched on October 23, 2025, providing themed rewards and bonuses.

• Quality of Life Improvements:

  • A new rewards system for the Campaign Hub was introduced on August 13, 2026, enhancing the gameplay experience by allowing players to earn rewards through PvP or AI matches.

Custom Stadium Mode launched on August 14, 2025, allowing players to decorate their own stadiums with various elements. This update also introduced Big Time Players with exclusive card designs and celebrations, alongside Epic Players, enhancing the roster with unique stats and aesthetics.

• New Game Modes:

  • Custom Stadium Mode: Players can personalize their stadiums.
  • Strike Arena Event: Engage in 3 vs 3 matches with special rules.

• Epic and Highlight Players:

  • Epic and Highlight Players were added regularly, with notable inclusions such as Dennis Bergkamp and Neymar Jr, featuring enhanced stats and unique designs.
  • A total of 3 Epic players and 8 Highlight players were introduced in multiple updates throughout the year.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Booster Slots and Booster Crafting were introduced, allowing players to customize abilities using Booster Tokens.
  • Various gameplay adjustments improved overall player experience and dynamics.

• Seasonal Events:

  • The 900M Downloads Campaign launched on September 18, 2025, offering rewards for participation in matches.
  • The Ramadan Campaign featured exclusive FC Bayern München players with new designs.

• Balance Changes:

  • Enhanced stats for Epic Players were implemented through Boosters, reflecting their standout performances.
  • Live Update Ratings for teams like FC Barcelona and Galatasaray SK were adjusted during campaign periods.

• UI/UX Improvements:

  • Menu layout changes were made for better navigation.
  • Strips and stadium settings became more accessible from the menu.

eFootball™ celebrated its third year with the launch of the eFootball™ Festival, commemorating the series' anniversary with various rewards and events. Additionally, the game introduced numerous Epic and Highlight players, enhancing the Special Player List significantly. The 777 Million Downloads Campaign also featured challenges to earn eFootball™ Coins.

• New Players: Added 3 Epic players and 8 Highlight players to the Special Player List on multiple occasions, including notable inclusions like L. Messi and Romário.
• Gameplay Enhancements: Introduced Booster Slots and Booster Crafting on September 13, allowing players to customize abilities with Booster Tokens. The Golden Goal Special Event was added, where matches concluded as soon as one side scored.
• Seasonal Events: Launched the eFootball™ Festival celebrating the 29th anniversary, alongside the 777 Million Downloads Campaign offering various in-game events and rewards.
• Balance Changes: Implemented stat improvements based on player registration, enhancing gameplay for registered players from applicable leagues.
• Special Login Bonuses: Offered various login bonuses during campaigns, including custom-designed cards for players like L. Messi and Chance Deals for special players.

eFootball™ celebrated its second year with the introduction of several exciting features, including the Epic and Highlight Players update on September 25, 2023, which added three new Epic players (David Villa, Morientes, S. Eto'o) along with eight Highlight players. This period also saw the launch of the Big Time Player Feature, enhancing the gameplay experience with exclusive card designs and special celebrations.

• New Players: Introduced numerous Epic players throughout the year, including A. Nesta, O. Kahn, and Roberto Carlos on September 8, and a special L. Messi Highlight-Player card on July 20.
  • Epic Players: Featured unique card designs and high Team Playstyle Proficiency, with notable additions like Chanathip Songkrasin and D. Stojković.
• Gameplay Enhancements: Implemented several gameplay improvements, including Boosters for Epic Players on September 25 and adjustments to dribbling, passing, and defensive movements on December 22, 2022.
• Seasonal Events: Launched multiple campaigns, such as the 650M Downloads Campaign on August 3, 2023, and the Mobile 6th Anniversary Celebration on May 18, 2023, offering login bonuses and special objectives.
• Special Player List Expansion: Expanded the Special Player List multiple times, adding 139 active players on September 20, 2023, and including players with Player Value ★★★ or higher throughout the year.
• Balance Changes: Adjusted gameplay mechanics, including adjustments to through balls on October 6, 2022, and offered discounts on Match Passes during promotional events.

The introduction of Epic players, including Ronaldinho Gaúcho, C. Seedorf, and Cafu from AC Milan, marked a significant content drop in eFootball™ during its first year since release. Other highlights included the addition of several Legendary players such as Raúl, Xabi Alonso, and K. Rummenigge, all featuring unique card designs and enhanced abilities.

• New Players:

  • Epic: AC Milan Players launched on September 15, 2022.
  • Legendary Players: R. van der Vaart, Raúl, and Xabi Alonso added on August 5, 2022.
  • Legendary Players: FC Bayern München, including K. Rummenigge, L. Matthäus, and M. Demichelis, introduced on July 29, 2022.
  • Epic Players: FC Bayern München added on September 22, 2022.
  • Epic Players: D. Bergkamp, L. Matthäus, and W. Sneijder added on September 1, 2022.
  • New stadiums: Six new stadiums introduced on August 28, 2022.
  • Liga BBVA MX (Mexico) added on August 28, 2022.
  • Legendary Players: FC Barcelona, including Andrés Iniesta and P. Kluivert, added on August 12, 2022.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Players could now select national teams as their base team and check other users' Game Plan information as of August 28, 2022.
  • AI-controlled option for Tour Event matches was introduced on August 28, 2022.

• Balance Changes: R. van der Vaart's Team Playstyle Proficiency increased to '80' for his favored style on August 5, 2022.

• Visual and UI Updates:

  • Updated player photos and graphics were rolled out on August 28, 2022, along with various visual enhancements across the game.

• Stability Improvements: Notable fixes addressed application crashes and in-match condition display issues as of July 1, 2022.