eFootball™

eFootball™

KONAMI

activeReleased Sep 29, 2021steam

Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 1 billion downloads! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!

Year 5

Sep 29, 2025 - Jun 15, 2026

186 changes

eFootball™ introduced the International Cup 2026 Tournament Event on June 4, 2026, featuring matches with national teams, alongside the launch of Epic Players and Highlight Players, enhancing the roster significantly. This update also included a new Campaign Hub focused on national teams, allowing players to earn rewards through participation.

  • Epic and Highlight Players: Introduced numerous Epic and Highlight players throughout the window, including Didier Drogba and players from the J.LEAGUE, with unique card designs reflecting their standout seasons.
    • Added 3 Epic players and 8 Highlight players on June 5, 2026.
    • Included 3 Epic players and 8 Highlight players from Japan (1998-2006) on June 1, 2026.
    • Regular additions of Epic and Highlight players from various leagues and seasons throughout the period.
  • Gameplay Enhancements: Introduced new gameplay elements, including various tournament events and enhanced stats for Highlight players, who now feature different stats compared to their Standard counterparts.
    • Implemented the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 25 Tournament Event on December 12, 2025.
    • Enhanced stats for Highlight players were rolled out consistently, allowing for further development.
  • Seasonal Events: Celebrated multiple milestones with special campaigns, including the 9th Anniversary Celebration Campaign and the 1 Billion Downloads Campaign, offering unique rewards and events.
    • Launched the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Collaboration Campaign on May 1, 2026, featuring special designs and customization items.
    • Initiated the Football Festival Campaign on June 4, 2026, rewarding players with special items for participation.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: Implemented daily login bonuses, allowing players to earn eFootball™ Coins and Chance Deals through consistent play.
    • Introduced a special login bonus campaign on May 14, 2026, enhancing player engagement.

Year 4

Sep 29, 2024 - Sep 29, 2025

358 changes

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.

Year 3

Sep 29, 2023 - Sep 29, 2024

269 changes

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.

Year 2

Sep 29, 2022 - Sep 29, 2023

282 changes

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.

Year 1

Sep 29, 2021 - Sep 29, 2022

42 changes

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.