The 2016 edition was widely praised for returning the series to its roots with fluid, fast-paced gameplay.

Winning Eleven 2016 was released across multiple generations of hardware: : PlayStation 4, Xbox One Last Gen : PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 PC : Microsoft Windows 🎵 Iconic Soundtrack

: It was part of the transition that eventually led the series into its current form, eFootball™ . 🕹️ Gameplay & Features

: Enhanced AI for goalkeepers, though some critics still found them "hit or miss" in certain scenarios.

: This installment celebrated the 20th anniversary of the series.

: While known globally as PES 2016, it retained its original Winning Eleven title in Japan.

: Introduced changing weather conditions during a match, affecting ball speed and player handling.