Just prior to Konami making the official announcement of PES 2018 themselves, the details made their way online. Product pages on the Microsoft Store and PlayStation Store show a release date of September 14 2017 and also some new features for the next entry in the series.
• Gameplay Masterclass - Strategic Dribbling, Real Touch+ and new set pieces take the unrivalled gameplay to the next level
• Presentation Overhaul - New menus and real player images
• PES League Integration - Compete with PES League in new modes including myClub
• Online Co-op - A mode dedicated to co-op play is newly added
• Random Selection Match - Fan favourite returns with new presentation and features
• Master League Upgrade - New pre-season tournaments, improved transfer system, presentations and functionality
• Enhanced Visual Reality - New lighting, reworked player models and animations covering everything from facial expressions to body movement to bring the game to life
The pages also show four screenshots, showing off Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion, FC Barcelona's Camp Nou and midfielder Iniesta.
Also two pre-order bundles were detailed. The Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Pre-Order Bundle will include two Premium Partner Agents for myClub, UCL Agent for myClub and Exclusive Agent for myClub, as well as bonus myClub content: four Start Up Agents, one Partner Club Agent and 10,000 GP for ten weeks.
The Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 - FC Barcelona Edition Pre-Order Bundle will include all of the above and the following items: one FCB Special Agent, one FCB Legend Special Agent, 1,000 myClub coins and "More exclusive items will be announced soon!".
Update: Konami has officially announced PES 2018 with some new details and a teaser trailer (the full trailer is due on June 13). The game will launch on September 14 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and also on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The reworked set pieces will include a new free kick and penalty. There's also the option to start a match with the new one player kick-off.
Konami also had this to say about the PC version of the game, saying that it will have "substantial enhancements in graphics and content, meeting quality standards and ensuring parity across all current gen platforms."
