Yes, with proper compatibility settings. If you encounter issues, try running pes2016.exe in Windows 7 compatibility mode and as an administrator.

Several national leagues were fully licensed, including . While the English Premier League was not fully licensed, Manchester United was officially represented, and all other English clubs featured real player names and likenesses. Bundesliga representation was thinner, but marquee clubs such as Bayern Munich, VfL Wolfsburg, and Borussia Mönchengladbach were present.

The cracked version is generally not capable of legitimate online matchmaking. Attempting to bypass online checks can result in errors like “Incorrect Konami ID” or “Failed to authenticate.” Some community patches have attempted to enable limited multiplayer features, but these are unofficial, unsupported, and potentially unstable.

Konami’s answer to the popular "Ultimate Team" format, , allowed players to build their dream squad by acquiring players through scouts, agents, and in-game currency known as GP (which could also be earned through regular play). PES 2016 added a player leveling system, giving you the ability to develop and strengthen your favorite athletes over time. The mode also included special events and agents introduced post-launch, such as one in April 2016 that gave players the opportunity to sign rare, high-quality talent.

Right-click the game executable, select Properties , go to the Compatibility tab, and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 7 or 8."

release of the game, a well-known scene group version for PC Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2016