Day One Edition includes Exclusive Myclub Content

Love The Past, Play The Future -- Konami's venerable footie franchise returns to core gameplay values of PES 2015 and focusing on the many new gameplay and presentational elements that will further establish the series as the definitive soccer experience. The game further integrates the industry-leading Fox Engine to bring the on-pitch action to life, and features a redeveloped Master League and many other gameplay enhancements and tweaks to perfect the footballer action. PES 2016 also includes the UEFA Champions League club competition, with both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League club competitions featured as individual modes or within the larger season overview upon qualification - with the UEFA Super Cup featured within the iconic Master League mode.

From its humble origins on PS One, the PES series has leaped from format to format, adding ever more realism as it evolved. This heritage has been celebrated in PES 2016's new tagline 'Love The Past, Play The Future', highlighting the series' recent return to core PES values in last year's PES 2015 and focusing on the many new gameplay and presentational elements that will further establish the series as the definitive football experience. PES 2016 aims to retain its title of 'Best Sports Game', as voted across the world at games shows and by major media outlets in 2014, by continuing to lead the way in the recreation of 'The Beautiful Game'. The series aims to go back to its roots to create an exciting match between users, and proudly present PES 2016 to deliver quality gameplay following 'The Pitch is Ours' mantra. From further integration of the industry leading Fox Engine to bring the on-pitch action to life and the full commitment to Centre the product around creating the best gameplay experience, to the full redevelopment of Master League, every facet of the game has been enhanced to deliver yet another outstanding product.

• Advanced Collision System - The physicality of the modern game has been realized in PES 2016 with a significantly improved collision system, calculating how players interact, creating a unique outcome depending on type of impact.
• Aerial Strength - With the new physicality system, aerial battles are a completely unique experience this year. Use the left stick to battle the opposition to disrupt a larger more powerful player, or find the best position to make the header/volley.
• 1v1 Control - In PES 2016 the 1v1 player control have been enhanced, offering a wide range of movements with the existing controls.
• Perfect Defense - Performing a tackle at the perfect time will powerfully shove the player out of the way to secure the ball. The ball will immediately be yours, creating direct turnarounds and counter opportunities.
• Intelligent player AI allows two to three player combination plays to be available by the improved concept of team strategy which depends on the type of tactic you set for your team