Player.bin Pes 2021 Location Link

Because Player.bin is prone to corruption (especially after a Live Update), regular backups are essential.

Backup steps:

Restoration: If your edit data resets:

Pro Tip: Also back up EDIT00000000 and SYSTEM00000000. These three files work together. Restoring only Player.bin can cause face/hair mismatches.

Before diving into file paths, you must understand what this file does. In PES 2021, the Player.bin file contains: Player.bin Pes 2021 Location

Crucial Note: Many players confuse Player.bin with EDIT00000000. They are different. EDIT00000000 handles base editing (league structures, team names), while Player.bin handles specific player data and is often generated by third-party tools like PES 2021 Editor or eFootball Galaxy Patch.

Unlike mods (which go into the download folder), Player.bin lives in your Windows Documents folder.

Standard Path: C:\Users\[YourUserName]\Documents\KONAMI\eFootball PES 2021\WEPES\

For the vanilla (unmodded) version of PES 2021 on PC via Steam, the file structure is straightforward. However, Player.bin is often hidden or generated inside the save folder. Because Player

Primary Path:

C:\ProgramData\KONAMI\eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE\save\

Breaking it down:

What you will find: In a clean install, you will see EDIT00000000, SYSTEM00000000, and MOUNT00000000. If you use an editor like PES 2021 Editor by ejogc327, the tool will generate a Player.bin file in this exact directory.

Q: Does Player.bin affect my Online Rating? A: No. MyClub and Online Divisions ignore Player.bin entirely and pull data from the server. Editing Player.bin will get you banned only if you attempt to inject it into online matches (which is not possible in PES 2021). Restoration: If your edit data resets:

Q: Why does my Player.bin keep resetting to default? A: Every time Konami releases a "Live Update" (Thursday maintenance), the game checks for file integrity. If your Player.bin is modded, the game recreates a vanilla version. Fix: Apply the Live Update first, then overwrite with your modded Player.bin.

Q: Can I share my Player.bin with a friend? A: Yes, but only if they use exactly the same patch and version of PES 2021 (e.g., both on Dream Patch 3.6). Otherwise, they will face missing player ID errors.

Q: Is there a Player.bin location for Steam Deck / Linux? A: Yes. Via Proton, the path is: /home/[username]/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1259970/pfx/drive_c/ProgramData/KONAMI/eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE/save/