If you are diving into the world of PES 2021 editing, you have likely heard of the infamous Player.bin file. This is the heart of your Master League, Become a Legend, and Exhibition mode player data.
However, finding this file is not as straightforward as looking in your Steam directory. Here is everything you need to know.
| Question | Answer |
| :--- | :--- |
| Exact Path | C:\Users\[You]\Documents\KONAMI\PES 2021\WEPES\ |
| File Name | EDIT00000000 (Global) or inside ML00000000 (Save specific) |
| Can I open with Notepad? | No (Binary data). Use PES 2021 Editor. |
| Does it work with Sider mods? | Yes, but Sider mods (face/hair packs) usually override the visual parts of Player.bin. |
| Can I share my Player.bin? | Yes (on PC), but the recipient must have the same CPK/Database version (e.g., same patch like VirtuaRED or Smoke Patch). |
If you are looking for the "master" database of every player in the base game, remember: Default stats are hidden in the CPKs; your edits live in Player.bin.
Happy editing
In eFootball PES 2021, Player.bin is not a standalone file you can find in the game's installation folder; instead, it is embedded within the encrypted edit save file. To access or modify it, you must first locate the primary save data on your system and then use specialized PC tools to extract or unpack it. Where to Find the PES 2021 Save File
The Player.bin data is contained inside the EDIT00000000 file. Its location depends on your platform: PC (Windows)
The default path for the save directory is:%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KONAMI\eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE\.
Alternative Destination: If you are using Steam, some files might also be found in your Steam installation directory: C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Pro Evolution Soccer 2021. Player.bin Pes 2021 Location
Linux (Steam Play):
On consoles, the file is stored within the system's protected save data and is not directly accessible.
To see it, you must use the game's "Import/Export" feature to save your edit data to a USB drive.
Once on a USB, you can plug the drive into a PC and use external software to view the contents. How to Access the .bin Data
Because the data is packed into the EDIT file, you need specific community-made tools to interact with the player database:
Any idea where to find the .bin files to use the ejogc editor?
Player.bin is a database file that stores live player data for your save files and edited data. It contains:
Crucial Distinction: There is no single Player.bin for the whole game. Instead, every "Save File" generates its own version. The Ultimate Guide to Player
For the vast majority of PC users playing the legitimate Steam version of PES 2021, the Player.bin file is not located in the main game installation folder. Instead, it lives inside your saved data folder.
The standard path is as follows:
C:\Users\[YourWindowsUserName]\Documents\KONAMI\eFootball PES 2021\[YourSteamID]\save\
Let's break this down:
C:\Users\[YourName]\Documents – This is your default Windows Documents folder.KONAMI – The developer’s folder.eFootball PES 2021 – The specific game folder.[YourSteamID] – A long string of numbers (e.g., 237491087593). Each Steam user has a unique ID. If you only have one account, there will be only one folder here. If you see multiple, you need to identify which one corresponds to your active profile.save – The critical folder. Inside save, you will find a list of files like EDIT00000000, SYSTEM00000000, and—if you have unlocked it or are using a patch—Player.bin.Important Note: By default, vanilla PES 2021 does not generate a
Player.binfile. The game normally stores player data inside theEDIT00000000file. ThePlayer.binis typically created by third-party tools like DinoTem's Editor, PES 2021 Player Editor, or specific modding patches (e.g., Smoke Patch, VirtuaRED).
Some standalone mods (particularly for the Lite/Cracked version) place the Player.bin directly in the game root folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\eFootball PES 2021\data\
Look for it alongside other .bin files like dt00_all.cpk.
Patches like Smoke Patch (Football Life) often create their own folder structure. Check:
C:\Program Files\SmokePatch21\save\
or
C:\Games\PES 2021\SP Football Life\save\
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).
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/
Sometimes, the Player.bin is not loose on the hard drive but packed inside a CPK file. If a modder provides a CPK file, the Player.bin is located inside that archive under the internal path:
Internal Path:
\common\etc\pesdb\player.bin
To access this, you would need a CPK File Browser/Extractor tool.