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Upcoming content releases

Upcoming releases:

- SP Football Life 2027 — Version 1
Release date: 1 November 2026.

- Face Pack 26/27 — FL27 Update
Expected a few days after the FL27 release.
The current Real Face Pack 26/27 is compatible with FL27, this update will add more real faces and update some faces of famous players.
We are considering a repack of the face pack in the near future, to remove duplicate and redundant faces for a smaller file size and lower memory usage.

- Commentaries v10
Expected a few days after the FL27 release.
Adds more player call names.

- New Stadium Packs
The existing stadium packs are being reviewed and prepared for repacking. Releases are expected to begin in mid-November.

General Note:

* Game updates and maintenance releases will be provided as needed, depending on urgency and the progress of new content or features, the game will show a notification if an update is available.

* The FL27 Starter and Switcher have been updated to .NET Desktop Runtime 10, following Microsoft's scheduled end of support for .NET 8 and 9 on 10 November 2026. If the required runtime is missing, Windows will display a notification with a link to Microsoft's official download page.

* We have started working with external contributors on selected aspects of Football Life. New content will be integrated gradually as it becomes ready. Further details will be announced when appropriate.

* A redesigned SmokePatch website is planned before the end of 2026.

* FL27 uses a different edit file encryption key from PES 2021, some existing editing tools may require decrypter/encrypter updates to support FL27.
The necessary information have been shared with Devil Cold52 to assist with updating compatible tools.
The FL27 encryption key is publicly available for tool developers and advanced users.

* Official SmokePatch news, features and releases are published on the SP website and SP Patreon. Independent third-party mods and additions are not official SmokePatch releases unless explicitly stated otherwise. Credit for independent modifications belongs to their respective creators.

Thank you for your support this season.
SmokePatch
25 October 2026

📢 FL27 - Competitions Structure Enhancements

FL27 Competitions Enhancements

Progress on SP Football Life 2027 continues. Many of the planned competition structural changes have now been implemented, tested, and verified in Career Mode.

The target release window is now early November 2026.

Below are the confirmed competition enhancements that are now considered stable for release in version 1.

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📢 Football Life 2027 is in progress

Football Life 2027

hello,

The new season version is underway, we usually target mid-october as a release date, but this time it might be delayed due to the intensive work required, we will have a clearer estimate as we get closer to release.

Below is an overview of the major features and changes planned for FL27

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National selection for FL26 2.2

hello,

this is a small national teams selection update for FL26 version 2.2

the current national selection in 2.2 are according to recent national callups in the past year, this will update the national teams selection following to the latest official team squad for the WC, it includes new national players added recently to konami database.

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