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Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2017
In , the Etihad Stadium (home of Manchester City) was not officially licensed in the base game. Instead, players had to rely on the vibrant modding community to bring the iconic venue to life with realistic details. Official Status in PES 2017
In the official release of Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 , Konami secured major partnerships with clubs like FC Barcelona (exclusive rights to the Camp Nou), Liverpool FC (Anfield), and Borussia Dortmund (Signal Iduna Park). etihad stadium pes 2017
"Man Blue"
Because Konami lacked the specific Premier League licenses for Manchester City in 2017, the team appeared as and played in a generic stadium (often the Konami Stadium or Estadio de Escorpião Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2017 In , the
3.1 The Bowl Structure
The in-game model accurately captures the asymmetrical bowl design of the Etihad. The distinct difference in height between the East Stand (historically lower) and the Colin Bell Stand (North Stand) is rendered effectively. The curvature of the roof, a defining feature of the stadium's modernization, mimics the sleek lines of the actual venue, though texture resolution on the roof trusses is slightly lower than that of fully licensed stadiums like Camp Nou or Anfield. Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) appears in PES 2017
- Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) appears in PES 2017 as a licensed stadium asset in some editions/platforms; availability depends on the game build and platform.
- In PES 2017, Konami included several licensed stadiums, but full licensing varied by region and edition; some stadiums are represented by accurate names/graphics, others by generic placeholders or user-editable data.
To understand the significance of the Etihad in PES 2017, one must understand the context of the "license wars." For years, PES players were accustomed to playing in generic stadiums with invented names—flat, soulless bowls that lacked geographic identity. However, Konami’s strategic partnership with Manchester City allowed them to secure the Etihad as an officially licensed venue. This was a coup de grâce for the developers.
The Architecture of Authenticity
Etihad Stadium was not originally licensed in the base version of
Here, the stadium is more than geometry: it’s ritual. Post-match, a slow fan-camera sweep finds banners stitched with pixelated names, a soundtrack loop of synth-pop and crowd chants, and the lingering satisfaction of a well-timed through ball that met the back of the net beneath those familiar floodlights. PES 2017 may limit fidelity, but at the Etihad it achieves something purer—presence distilled into polygons and pulse.