The gaming company will partner with the Premier League side for PES 2017.
Konami have confirmed they are officially partnering with Liverpool Football Club for the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) title. Announcing the deal, Konami Digital Entertainment B.V’s Senior Director of Brand and Business Development, Jonas Lygaard said “We will get unrivalled access to work with Liverpool F.C. to ensure their players are brought to life in our products, and will also work together in future promotion partnerships as well.”
As part of the partnership, players will be able to access a Liverpool side that “will truly replicate the team’s overall and individual playing style and those of its players” with fully replicated kits, the club’s stadium Anfield as well as the inclusion of the team’s anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone. There will also be special promotions in the games myClub mode, which will allow players to unlock Liverpool legends to add to their rosters.
PES 2017 will be available on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC from September 15. Watch a teaser trailer below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qgFj4roRRY
Words by Megan Roxburgh