No. It’s still the Fox Engine. But the face mod makes it look like a 2022 title. The lighting reacts to his cheekbones. He turns his head to the crowd, and you see the vein in his neck. He smiles (a rare treat) and you see the teeth texture—slightly gapped, realistic.
The vanilla game is a museum piece—a brilliant, beautiful snapshot of 2016. But with this mod, PES 2017 becomes a living, breathing simulation that travels through time. It allows you to replay the story of Ronaldo’s triumphant return to Manchester United, his chase for goals, and his ageless defiance against Father Time.
The King stays. Long live the King.
Default PES 2017 Ronaldo has a slightly "blank" stare. The 2021 mod introduces dynamic eye textures. The irises are a sharper brown, and the mod includes custom "focus" files that make his eyes follow the ball more naturally. When he lines up a free kick, you see the concentration in his pupils.
Then, the match begins. 55th minute. A cross from Sancho. Ronaldo rises. The defender pulls his shirt, but Ronaldo hangs in the air—that legendary hang time. Header. Goal. He runs to the corner flag. He jumps, turns, and lands with arms wide. PES 2017 NEW CRISTIANO RONALDO FACE 2021
Here is what the brings to your game:
If you are still booting up PES 2017 on your PC, you know the pain. The base game’s "CR7" model—while iconic in 2016—now looks like a ghost of the man who returned to Manchester United in 2021. The hair is wrong. The facial definition lacks the chiseled intensity of the 36-year-old ageless wonder. The celebration doesn't capture the "Siu." The lighting reacts to his cheekbones
The most noticeable change is the hair. The 2021 mod abandons the long, wavy locks of 2016 for the tight, modern fade Ronaldo wore during his second debut for Manchester United against Newcastle. The hair texture is crisp, with 4K mapping that shows individual strands. When he runs down the wing in a rain-soaked Old Trafford, the hair glistens with realistic moisture.