The game eFootball 2022 suffered a collapse in word of mouth after its release in September last year. Various bugs that affect the game experience, weird character expressions, etc. have been complained about by players, and it was also rated by Metacritic. Worst game of 2021.
Recently, the game developer Konami announced that version 1.0.0 of the game will be released on April 14, 2022, containing a series of new features, balance updates, and bug fixes, basically equivalent to re-launching the official version.
In a statement to VGC, Konami said it believed the criticism was driven by several factors, including the use of a new engine and platform.
It is difficult to point to a decisive aspect, a spokesman said. The unfinished game is due to a variety of factors, including the transition to a new football game engine, support for next-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, transition to free-to-play, etc. Delivering eFootball 2022, the game has received scathing feedback on quality.
The spokesperson added: We take player input very seriously. Since its launch last September, we have prioritized improvements and corrections based on the feedback and comments we have received. We will continue to work hard to improve the game and, as always, appreciate your valuable feedback from players.
When asked if the game’s development team thought it would be ready in September, a Konami spokesman said the company had a “strong desire” to release the game as soon as possible.