PES 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary edition of the highly successful football series. From its humble beginnings on the PSOne, the PES series has evolved from format to format, continually adding more realism. This legacy is honored in the new slogan of PES 2016, "Love the Past, Play the Future," which highlights the return to the core values of PES in last year's edition, PES 2015, while focusing on the many new gameplay and presentation elements that will further establish the series as the definitive football experience.

PES 2016 aims to defend its title as "Best Sports Game," awarded in 2014 at trade shows and by major media worldwide, by continuing to lead the way in replicating "The Beautiful Game." The series seeks to return to its roots to create an exciting match between users and proudly presents PES 2016 to deliver high-quality gameplay, in line with the motto "The Pitch is Ours." From the further integration of the industry-leading Fox Engine to bring the action on the field to life, to the full commitment to centering the product around creating the best player experience, to the complete redesign of the Master League – every aspect of the game has been enhanced to deliver another outstanding product.