PES 2017 release date, news, cover stars and everything you need to know

About 6 months after the launch of FIFA 16 and PES 2016 with a lot of questions. When is PES 2017 coming? Who's on the cover? What's going to be new? Will they address complaints from the fans?

​Pro Evolution Soccer is a series well known to many. In fact, people of a certain age (mid to late twenties to, say, late thirties) hold the series in particularly high regard. While FIFA was dominating sales charts during the PS2-era with fancy graphics and Martin Tyler's dulcet tones, Pro Evolution Soccer (or PES or Pro Evo to its friends) was quietly bubbling away, garnering a fan base all of its own for its incredible recreation of the beautiful game.

PES 2017 COVER: WHO'S GOING TO BE ON THE FRONT?

A bone of contention for many; with EA's FIFA series landing Messi, the Pro Evolution series has always had to settle for a step down from the Argentinian wizard. Last year we had Neymar (admittedly excellent), but with Messi's contract with EA expiring this year there's every chance the Barcelona star could feature on this year's cover.

What we Know so Far
>>Its rumors that the game will be slower than PES 2016
>>the graphics are set to be improved; stadia, fans, players and the hallowed turf are all likely to get noticeable upgrades in this year's edition.
>>Weather, a constant bugbear of ours, is set to be upgraded visually, while also taking a toll on the pitch and the players' appearances.
>>Jim Beglin is returning too.