: The game title, a football simulation developed by Konami .
: It is often cited as the last "classic" PES game before the series transitioned to a free-to-play model, making it a popular target for modders and community patches on sites like Metacritic .
: It featured updated 2020/21 rosters and kits but kept the core engine and mechanics of the previous year.
: Unlike later entries in the series (rebranded as eFootball ), PES 2021 is highly regarded by fans for its realistic simulation of collisions, player mistakes, and body physics.