By Matt Mazur · Last updated April 15, 2022
Specific sub-paths within these archives often include common/etc/pesdb .
Player.bin Pes 2021 Location: A Complete Guide to Finding and Editing the File
For PC enthusiasts of eFootball PES 2021 , editing and modding the game is a massive part of the experience. Whether you are trying to update player stats, change player appearances, or install massive option files and patches, you will inevitably need to work with the game's core database files.
Most PES editors are safe, but because they manipulate memory and game files, aggressive antivirus software (especially Windows Defender or McAfee) may flag them as "hacktool." You likely need to add the editor folder to your antivirus exclusions list. Always download tools from trusted sources like Evo-Web or the PES Modding Discord. Player.bin Pes 2021 Location
To access Player.bin , you generally need to look in the following locations depending on your platform and modding setup:
For the vast majority of PC users playing the legitimate Steam version of PES 2021, the Player.bin file is located in the main game installation folder. Instead, it lives inside your saved data folder.
Note: You cannot edit the raw Player.bin on a console without using a Save Wizard or transferring the file to a PC via USB. Most PES editors are safe, but because they
: %HOMEPATH%\Documents\KONAMI\eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE\ [SteamID] \save . Working with .bin Files
Unlike mods (which go into the download folder), Player.bin lives in your folder.
If PES 2021 crashes on the loading screen after you modify the file, the encryption structure is likely broken. This happens if you use an outdated editor tool that does not support the latest game executable version. Delete the modified file, restore your backup, and try a different editing tool. Changes Do Not Appear In-Game Instead, it lives inside your saved data folder
Wait for the tool to decrypt and load the database database.
Player.bin is a binary database file located within the game's file structure. It contains the raw data for every player in the game, including: Stats (Speed, Shooting, Passing, etc.) Appearance settings (Hair, Face, Height, Weight) Boots and Accessories Preferred positions
Consoles do not allow you to browse raw .bin files directly on the internal storage. Instead, you interact with player.bin when importing Option Files via a USB drive: [Your USB Drive Letter]:\WEPES\