Updating with a 2023 season patch is a popular way to keep the game's classic gameplay while enjoying modern kits, transfers, and graphics. Patches like the Hano Mini Patch and SmokePatch are frequently used for this purpose. Key Features of 2023 Patches Most modern patches for PES 2017 include:

Copy the "EDIT" file included in the patch to your save directory (usually Documents\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017\save ).

Use a tool like WinRAR to extract the archive. Larger patches may expand from ~10GB to over 20GB.

Obtain the .rar files from a trusted community source (e.g., T99 Patch or Professional Patch ).

To ensure a smooth installation, follow these general steps: