Last weekend I was supposed to play a casual eFootball tournament with a group of my long-time online friends, and I spent the first 20 minutes panicking because I couldn’t join any of their lobbies. Turns out I’d ignored the pop-up update notification for three days straight, and my outdated version of the game wasn’t compatible with the latest patch they’d all installed. If you’ve ever been in that same spot, or you just want to make sure you’re not missing out on new player rosters, fixed gameplay glitches, or limited-time in-game events, this guide is for you. We’ll walk you through exactly how to update eFootball 2023 on every major platform, fix common errors that pop up during the process, and make the most of every new patch Konami releases.
How to Update eFootball 2023 for Every Major Platform
The update process varies slightly depending on what device you play on, but none of the steps are complicated even if you’re not super tech-savvy. Before you start any update, make sure you have at least 10GB of free storage before starting any update – even if the patch notes say the file is only 3GB, you need extra space for the installation process to run smoothly without corrupting existing files.
For PC users playing on Steam: Open your Steam library, right-click on the eFootball 2023 icon, select “Properties” from the dropdown menu, navigate to the “Updates” tab, and click “Check for Updates”. The download will start automatically if a new patch is available. Epic Games Store users follow a nearly identical process: open your Epic library, click the three dots next to the eFootball 2023 title, and select “Update” if the option appears.
PlayStation 4 and 5 users: Head to your console home screen, hover over the eFootball 2023 icon, press the Options button on your controller, and select “Check for Update”. If an update is available, you’ll be prompted to download it immediately. You can keep using your console for other tasks while the download runs in the background, but avoid running other large games or apps that will slow down the download speed.
Xbox One and Series X/S users: Hover over the eFootball 2023 icon on your home screen, press the Menu button on your controller, select “Manage game and add-ons”, then navigate to the “Updates” tab. Any available patches will show up here, and you can start the download with one click. For mobile users on iOS or Android: Open the App Store or Google Play Store, search for eFootball 2023, and tap the “Update” button if it appears next to the game title. For mobile users, it’s best to plug your device in while updating to avoid it dying mid-install, which can corrupt the entire game file.
Common Update Errors and How to Fix Them Fast
Even if you follow all the steps correctly, you might run into occasional errors during the update process, especially if you’re playing on an older device or have an unstable internet connection. Most of these issues have simple fixes that don’t require you to reinstall the whole game, so don’t panic if your download gets stuck or throws an error code.
The most common issue people report is the update getting stuck at 0% for 10 minutes or longer. This is almost always a network issue, not a problem with the game itself. Try restarting your router first, or switch to a wired ethernet connection if you’re on PC or console, as Wi-Fi is far more prone to dropouts during large downloads. If that doesn’t work, pause the download, close the game store application completely, then reopen it and resume the download.
Another common error is the “insufficient storage” notification even when you think you have enough space. As we mentioned earlier, you need extra temporary storage for the installation process, so if you only have 3GB free for a 3GB update, it will fail. Clear out old game files, unused apps, or cached data to free up extra space before trying again.
To avoid most of these errors entirely, run through these quick pre-update checks before you start any download:
- Restart your device and router before initiating the update to clear cached background processes that can interrupt downloads
- Verify your game files first (for PC users) to fix corrupted existing data that causes update failures
- Turn off automatic sleep mode on your console or mobile to stop the download from pausing mid-process
- Avoid using public Wi-Fi for large updates, as unstable connections often lead to corrupted patch files
Never close the game forcefully while an update is installing, even if it looks like it’s stuck. I made that mistake last year when a patch appeared to freeze at 70%, and I ended up having to reinstall the entire 40GB game, which wasted almost two hours of my evening. Most of the time, slow patches are just unpacking files in the background, so give it 10 to 15 minutes before you try any troubleshooting steps.
What to Do After Updating eFootball 2023
Once the update finishes installing, don’t jump straight into a ranked match right away. There are a few quick checks you should run first to make sure everything is working correctly, so you don’t end up wasting a match because something got reset or broken during the update process.
First, check the game version number in the settings menu to confirm the update installed correctly. You can cross reference this number with the latest patch notes posted on the official eFootball social media pages to make sure you have the most recent version. If the version number doesn’t match, restart your game and it should finish applying the patch automatically.
Next, check your custom control settings and saved rosters. Major updates often reset custom settings to default, so you don’t want to find out your through pass button is now mapped to shoot in the middle of a division match. If you use custom rosters for offline play, you may need to reimport them after a major patch, as official roster updates will overwrite custom files by default.
Always test a quick offline match first before joining online lobbies to make sure there are no new frame rate drops, input lag issues, or glitches introduced by the patch. If you notice performance issues after the update, try restarting your device first, and if that doesn’t work, check the official eFootball forums to see if other players are reporting the same problem – Konami usually releases small hotfixes for widespread performance issues within 24 hours of a major patch drop.
Finally, head to the in-game event tab to see what new content is included in the patch. Most updates come with limited-time events, new player cards for Dream Team mode, or cross-platform tournament sign-ups that you won’t want to miss. You can also check the patch notes directly in the game to see what gameplay changes were made, like adjusted player stats or fixes for specific glitches that were affecting play.
Should You Enable Automatic Updates for eFootball 2023?
This is one of the most common questions I get from other players, and the answer depends entirely on how you play the game. Automatic updates are convenient for a lot of people, but they have some downsides too, so it’s not a one-size-fits-all choice.
The biggest benefit of automatic updates is that you never have to remember to check for new patches. You can set them to install overnight when you’re not using your device, so you never have to wait for a download right when you want to play. You’ll also always be on the same version as your friends, so you won’t get locked out of lobbies like I did last weekend.
The main downside is that if you have limited internet data, automatic updates can use up a big chunk of your bandwidth without you noticing, especially if you have multiple games set to update automatically. Also, the first version of a new patch sometimes has small, untested bugs that Konami fixes within 24 hours, so if you wait a day to update manually, you can avoid dealing with those issues entirely.
If you play ranked matches regularly, automatic updates are almost always worth enabling because Konami blocks access to online ranked play for outdated versions within 48 hours of a patch release. You don’t want to get locked out of your climb up the divisions just because you forgot to check for updates. If you only play offline matches against the AI, you can safely wait a day or two to update manually, just to make sure there are no game-breaking bugs reported by other players first.
At the end of the day, knowing how to update eFootball 2023 properly saves you from a ton of frustration when you’re just trying to sit down and enjoy a few matches with friends. You don’t need to be a tech expert to get it right, just follow the simple steps for your platform and run through the pre-update checks we listed to avoid common errors. If you run into a problem we didn’t cover here, drop a comment below and we’ll help you figure out a fix. Now go jump in and test out that new patch – the latest roster update has some really fun underrated player cards you won’t want to miss.