The most celebrated feature of this update is the reactive first-touch system. In the original game, a hard pass simply stuck to your foot. Now:
Updating BAL is slightly different than offline modes. The animations often need to be assigned to specific "Player IDs."
How it works in BAL:
Before you start, you need the PC version of PES 2017. Modding is extremely difficult/impossible on PS4 or Xbox One due to encryption.
To bring your PES 2017 into 2024, you will typically need to download the latest Animation Server or Scoreboard Server files commonly found in major community patches (such as PTE or SmokePatch communities). Ensure you backup your dt00_win.cpk and dt01_win.cpk files before installing to prevent data corruption. pes 2017 new become a legend animation update 2024 new
Before this update, Become a Legend followed a predictable rhythm: receive ball, turn, pass, shoot. Animations were a means to an end. Now, they are the primary storytelling device.
Example Scenario (Real Player Test): In my first match with the update, my 18-year-old CMF (rating 68) received a pass with his back to goal. I tried a first-time half-turn shot. Because my balance was low, the animation triggered a wild, spinning misfire that sliced the ball into the stands. My avatar didn't just look annoyed—he threw his head back, slapped the grass, and took five full seconds to get up. The most celebrated feature of this update is
That single sequence sold the entire update. In vanilla PES 2017, that would have been a generic "miss" animation. In the 2024 update, it was a narrative moment.
Furthermore, the traits system (Malicia, Long Ranger, etc.) now have unique visual signatures. If your player has the "Acrobatic Finishing" trait, he will now attempt bicycle kicks from realistic angles—not just in the six-yard box. Before you start, you need the PC version of PES 2017
The standout feature of the 2024 Animation Update is the complete overhaul of player locomotion. Previously, players in BAL mode often felt "floaty" or robotic when receiving the ball. This update introduces next-gen running styles and turning animations. You will immediately notice the difference in how your player shifts their weight, accelerates off the mark, and decelerates when approaching defenders. It feels heavier, more grounded, and realistic.