An Option File (often abbreviated as OF) is a set of save data files created by the community. It allows console and PC players to bypass the official "Live Updates" and replace them with custom databases.
Since PES 2021 is no longer officially updated by Konami, Option Files are the only way to get:
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Assuming a standard PES 2021 Steam/PC installation and a typical OF package structure:
Community creators (such as SmokePatch, PESUniverse, or PES-ID) pack these files with massive updates: An Option File (often abbreviated as OF) is
If you are using a basic OF (not a full patch):
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Kits missing | Check if Option File requires Data Pack 2.0 or higher → downgrade OF |
| Game crashes on import | Delete EDIT00000000, restart, import in small batches |
| "Incompatible data" error | Your game version ≠ 1.01.00 – check Steam updates |
| Fake player names remain | Reset team data in Edit Mode before import |
| Bundesliga not showing | Base game has no Bundesliga – requires sider module | Meta Description: Looking for the perfect Option File
Since the game is no longer officially supported, the modding community has taken over. Below are the top three Option Files compatible with PC version 10100. Note that these are often large (10GB to 60GB) and require Sider (a modding tool).
Installing an Option File on PC is different from consoles (PS4/PS5). On PC, you have two methods. For version 10100, Sider is mandatory (the in-game Edit menu method usually fails due to hash mismatches).