While often compared to its predecessor, PES 2020, the 2021 edition introduced subtle but impactful refinements:
However, that's where the similarity ends. Konami made a bold decision to forgo a completely new game to focus development on a next-gen title using the Unreal Engine, allowing them to offer PES 2021 at a significantly reduced anniversary price. The "original" experience, therefore, is a polished, refined, and updated version of an already-excellent football foundation, designed to be the perfect bridge between the PS4/Xbox One generation and the promise of a new era for the franchise. pes 2021 original