Why does this matter? Because the actual Etihad has a unique shape. It isn't a historic cauldron like Anfield or a fortress like Old Trafford; it is a modern, sleek bowl with a massive cantilever roof. The generic stadiums in PES 2017, while functional, lacked that specific swoop of the Etihad’s upper tiers.
Here is where PES 2017 shines brighter than any FIFA game:
| Real Stadium | PES 2017 Name | PES 2017 Nickname | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Etihad Stadium | Generic Stadium 3 (City of Manchester style) | "Man Blue Home" | | External Model | Generic Modern Bowl | Blue seats, open corners | etihad stadium pes 2017
PES 2017 has dynamic crowd audio. When you play at the modded Etihad, the home crowd roars louder for tackles from Fernandinho and goes into a frenzy whenever Sergio Agüero touches the ball in the box. The chant "Blue Moon" is sampled (poorly, but lovingly) in the background noise.
Etihad Stadium not officially licensed in the base version of Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2017 Why does this matter
That narrative immersion is impossible with a generic "Stade de Sagittaire." The stadium is the 12th man, and in PES 2017, the Etihad mod delivers that.
To the casual viewer, the resemblance is decent. To a die-hard City fan, the lack of the iconic "Etihad Airways" holographic roof, the external glass bridge, and the correct tunnel club make it a poor substitute. The generic stadiums in PES 2017, while functional,
There’s a certain nostalgia attached to Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 . While FIFA was chasing licenses, Konami focused on the "feel" of the game. But for fans of the English Premier League, specifically Manchester City supporters, the journey to PES 2017 was always a little bittersweet—unless you had a USB stick and a Patch.