The football game is set for a major overhaul this year and fans can get a taste of the new edition months in advance
Pro Evolution Soccer remains one of the most popular football games thanks to its focus on gameplay rather than licensing and graphics.
To whet the appetite of gamers, Konami usually releases a demo for the game before its official launch.
This year, Konami has made an early release of the game available as a free download in order to test the online matchmaking system, called "New Football Game Online Performance Test.