14 DAY TRIAL // PES 2012 has finally received an official release date from its developer and publisher, Konami, as the new soccer simulator is set to arrive this October in all territories, for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms.
There's a bitter rivalry between Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer and EA Sports' FIFA franchises, and the two upcoming iterations, PES 2012 and FIFA 12, are taking things to new heights, each announcing innovative features like the teammate control system from Konami or EA's Player Impact Engine.
Now, after EA confirmed a late September release date for its own game, Konami has finally announced a launch schedule for its PES 2012, at least in Europe, where it is now scheduled to appear on October 14.
The game is set to arrive on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with Konami calling it the "most ambitious and advanced football game ever."
"PES 2012 is a massive advance for the football genre," said Jon Murphy, European PES Team Leader. "The additions we have made in terms of Teammate Control, Active AI and Off the Ball Control and elevate the level of play to new heights. No other game allows users so much control over their team, and PES 2012 ensures that the days of gaps in defense and shouting at teammates to make a run are long gone."
"This is a very exciting time to be a PES fan, and we are delighted that we can set a firm date for football fans to mark in their calendars."
PES 2012 is also being prepared for other platforms like the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2 or Nintendo Wii, but Konami has yet to confirm an official release date for these devices.
A brand new video of PES 2012's innovative Teammate Control system was also presented, which you can check out below.