The Ghosts of Konami: Revisiting the "PES 2017 NextGen Press Conference eRoom Update Patched"
By: The Retro Pitchside Reporter Date: April 19, 2026
Step-by-step install (PC — general mod patch method)
- Extract the downloaded patch package to a temporary folder.
- Read included README/install notes for required order or dependencies.
- Locate your PES 2017 NextGen installation folder (example: C:\Program Files (x86)\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017).
- Make a full copy/backup of that folder.
- If the patch provides a backup of modified files, review what will be replaced.
- Close the game and any related launchers/Steam.
- Replace the target files from the patch package into the game folder, preserving folders and structure. If the patch uses an installer, run it and point to your game directory.
- If the patch requires enabling via a mod loader (e.g., PES Patch Loader, DpFileList generator), follow those steps and regenerate file lists where applicable.
- Launch the game and go to a press conference/eRoom sequence to verify the issue is fixed.
While the eRoom can be a standalone "pack," it is frequently bundled into comprehensive community updates: Professional Patch (e.g., V8 NextG) pes 2017 nextgen press conference eroom update patched
Technical Paper: NextGen Overlay Modules for PES 2017
Subject: Implementation of NextGen Atmosphere (Press Conferences & Dressing Rooms) via Eroom Patching. Target Environment: Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (PC). The Ghosts of Konami: Revisiting the "PES 2017
- Authentic football action: PES 2017 offered a range of authentic football modes, including the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Copa Libertadores.
- Realistic player and team data: The game featured accurate player and team data, ensuring that players felt like they were experiencing the real thing.
- Customization and creation tools: Players could create and customize their own teams, players, and kits, adding a personal touch to the game.
: Features a smooth zoom-out and zoom-in effect that orbits the press room. Extract the downloaded patch package to a temporary folder
: While specifically an "e-room" update, these patches are often bundled with broader "NextGen" visual mods that include: Modernized UI
Overview of the update
- Purpose: fixes issues in the in-game press conference & eRoom (presentation room) flow — crashes, missing text, menu glitches, trophy/achievement blocking, audio sync, and untranslated strings.
- Typical patch scope: updated game script/text files, UI assets, config entries, and occasionally executable or DLL replacements (PC mods) or packaged update files for consoles (if using custom firmware/homebrew).
5. Conclusion
The "PES 2017 NextGen Press Conference Eroom Update" is a visual overhaul that simulates the atmosphere of PES 2021 within the older PES 2017 game engine. It is a complex mod involving the replacement of the Eroom.win32 module and associated texture assets.