Here’s an interesting, in-depth review of the PES 2017 Neymar Jr. new face and hairstyle update—written as if from a passionate fan and virtual football scout.
Broader Implications
- Expectation escalation: As sports games improve, player expectations for up-to-date and ultra-realistic likenesses grow, pressuring developers to provide frequent updates or customizable tools.
- Community engagement: Strong likenesses encourage modding communities to create updates (facepacks, hairstyles), extending a game’s lifespan and fostering user creativity.
- Licensing and authenticity: Accurate depictions help maintain relationships with clubs, leagues, and players, which can influence future licensing deals and marketing campaigns.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
You have downloaded the file named "Neymar_2026_Hair_Face.cpk." Now what? Follow this guide carefully to avoid crashes.
Requirements:
- PES 2017 installed on PC (Steam or Cracked - mods work on both but Steam is recommended).
- DpFileList Generator (Version 1.6 or higher).
- A modding base like Smoke Patch (optional but recommended for compatibility).
Installation Steps:
- Backup your original files: Navigate to
C:\ProgramData\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017\download. Copy the dt80_100E_x64.cpk to a safe folder.
- Locate the Face Pack: Extract the downloaded
.rar or .7z file. You should see files named Neymar_Face.cpk and Neymar_Hair.cpk.
- Copy to the download folder: Move both
.cpk files into your PES 2017 /download directory.
- Open DpFileList Generator:
- Select your PES 2017 executable.
- Load the existing
DpFileList.bin.
- Drag your new
Neymar_Face.cpk and Neymar_Hair.cpk into the right window.
- Important: Place these files above the base patch but below stadium packs.
- Generate & Save: Click "Generate DpFileList.bin" and overwrite the existing one.
- Clear Cache: Delete the
mount folder inside C:\ProgramData\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (Don't worry, the game rebuilds it).
- Launch the game: Go to Edit Mode -> Player -> Neymar Jr. You should see the new face and hairstyle.
The Hairstyle: The "Blonde Streak" Era
Timing is everything. In real life, during the 2016-2017 season at Barcelona, Neymar famously rocked a dark undercut with a bleached blonde streak on the top/front (often called the "wet-look blonde tips").
PES 2017 captured this exact moment in football history. The in-game model featured:
- Swept-back texture: The hair didn’t just sit like a helmet; it moved dynamically during celebrations and replays.
- Perfect blonde placement: Not too yellow, not too platinum – just the right shade of sandy blonde sweeping from left to right.
- Match-day grit: As the game progressed, the hairstyle retained its shape but looked slightly sweatier and more realistic, thanks to the game’s new “Realistic Sweat” shader.
