
Strike Arena Mode Now Available in eFootball
Strike Arena mode arrived on eFootball on January 23. This new mode, which can be played solo or in three-on-three co-op (plus an AI goalkeeper on each team), is decidedly arcade-focused. Its principles are very simple, and in fact, very quick to master.
- There are no fouls or outs, only goals stop the game, which makes the game very fluid.
- You have to link as many passes as possible before scoring, and when a goal is scored, it brings the team as many points as the number of passes made during the last possession.
- You can make 1-2 passes to the walls of the arena and they count.
- Each player has a special characteristic (running, shooting or tackling acceleration) called “Overdrive”. It is activated by a bar that takes 15 to 30 seconds to fill, depending on the players.
- Matches last 2 minutes. They stop when the team in possession loses the ball after regular time or after 30 seconds of stoppage in play.
- The Match Pass system allows you to earn GP and experience points that can be used in Dream Team mode.
- A limited selection of players (Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez) is available at the start of the game. You can then unlock Manchester United and Barcelona players by playing a match in this mode.
- Your progress in a match in Strike Arena mode depends on your team’s performance. A win allows you to advance three squares, a draw two squares, and a loss only one square. Some matches allow you to double the number of squares you win.
It is currently unknown whether this mode is a permanent or temporary implementation. Konami has been very ambiguous in its announcement of the launch, using the terms “campaign” and “event”.