: While known globally as PES 2016, it retained its original Winning Eleven title in Japan.
: Praised as an "instant classic" for its skilled mechanics and focus on fundamental football. Winning Eleven 2016
: Significant improvements to animations made player movements and ball physics feel more realistic than previous years. : While known globally as PES 2016, it
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 affecting ball speed and player handling.
: Enhanced AI for goalkeepers, though some critics still found them "hit or miss" in certain scenarios.
: Introduced changing weather conditions during a match, affecting ball speed and player handling.