Troubleshooting: If the game hangs at the black boot screen, delete your mount.txt file and let Kitserver regenerate it. This is a known quirk of the new 13400 hooks.
| Parameter | Previous (v133) | New (v13400) |
|-----------|----------------|---------------|
| kit.auto_reload | Manual only | auto_reload = 1 (default) |
| max_texture_memory_MB | 512 | 2048 (configurable) |
| enable_dynamic_lod | N/A | enable_dynamic_lod = 1 |
New .ini section example:
[kitserver]
auto_reload = 1
max_texture_memory_MB = 2048
enable_dynamic_lod = 1
12345, "Player Name/face.bin", "Player Name/hair.bin"
(12345 = player ID from editor)
For nearly two decades, the Pro Evolution Soccer (now eFootball) modding community has relied on one name above all others: Kitserver. Originally created by Juce, this legendary tool allowed PC players to bypass the limitations of Konami’s vanilla releases, injecting real kits, stadiums, faces, and ad-boards into the game. kitserver 13400 updated
Today, we are excited to report that the modding landscape has shifted again. The phrase circulating on every major editing forum—from Evo-Web to PES-Patch—is simple but electrifying: Kitserver 13400 updated.
If you are a PES 2021 (Season Update) player, this is not just another minor patch. This is a structural update that redefines stability and compatibility. Below, we break down exactly what “Kitserver 13400 updated” means, how to install it, and why it is mandatory for your game in 2026.
The update is backward compatible but forward-conscious. Here is the current compatibility matrix:
| Mod/Sider Plugin | Works with 13400? | Notes | |-----------------|------------------|-------| | Sider 7.1.9 | ✅ Yes | Full native | | Stadium Server v4| ✅ Yes | Requires updated map_teams.txt | | Faces (CPK) | ✅ Yes | Improved LOD | | Goal Horns | ✅ Yes | No audio crackling | | Old Kitserver 1.0| ❌ No | Must convert to new folder structure | | eFootball 2022 | ❌ No | Different exe architecture | Troubleshooting: If the game hangs at the black
If you are using a super-patch like Smoke Patch (VirtuaRED), you need to download their specific Kitserver 13400 compatibility hotfix, released on March 15, 2026.
Note: Always back up your game folder before installing or upgrading kitserver.
Download:
Install:
Configure:
Launch & Test:
Generally, no. The folder structure remains \kitserver\KitServer\kits\. However, the 13400 update introduces support for .ftex files over .dds, so consider converting your kits for better compression.