Is it the end of Pro Evolution Soccer?

Konami worked hard on the technical aspect during the development of PES 2018; however, they could not secure the most important licenses to have a greater variety of stadiums, teams, and players. The UEFA Champions League continued to trust the simulator despite the case, but it seems that today the end of the Pro Evolution Soccer era can be announced.

A decade of collaboration between Konami and UEFA ended today with the official announcement of the Champions League. Guy-Laurent Epstein, the marketing director of events of the most important football competition in Europe, commented: "Konami has been a strong licensing partner for the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League, with our competitive brand having a great presence in the video game and as part of the esports tournaments organized by Konami of the UEFA Champions League."

The big question for PES 2018 fans is whether Konami will permanently let go of this alliance. FIFA 18 may be waiting for the official confirmation from its competitor to obtain the last major license it needed.

Jonas Lygaard, director of Konami, added "this year we will focus on other areas. We will continue to explore alternative ways in which UEFA and Konami can work together, as our relationship remains strong."

In the coming months, the repercussions of this breakup between PES 2018 and UEFA will begin to be seen. Perhaps the next installments, both PES 2019 and FIFA 19, will bring great changes in the future.