This method does not overwrite your original game files.
There are, of course, limitations. The FOX Engine, for all its brilliance in player lighting and cloth physics, was not designed for the complex moving parts of the real-life stadium. Do not expect a working animation of the pitch retracting underground or the wraparound façade playing high-definition video loops during goal celebrations. The stadium is static, a sculpture rather than a machine. PES 2017 NEW SANTIAGO BERNABEU STADIUM UPDATE
Furthermore, the retractable roof remains open in the standard version of the mod. For players used to the closed-dome atmospheres of later PES iterations, this is a slight step back, but it does allow for the classic Real Madrid weather patterns—rain in Madrid is a rare but dramatic occurrence in PES 2017, and the new structure handles the wet weather shaders beautifully. This method does not overwrite your original game files
Perhaps the most compelling aspect of this update is how it interacts with the PES 2017 "Option File" ecosystem. The community has spent years perfecting rosters, kits, and faces. Booting up a Champions League knockout tie in the New Bernabéu, with a modded crowd chanting "Hala Madrid," bridges the gap between generations. Do not expect a working animation of the
It allows the retro-purists to enjoy the prime gameplay of 2017 while satisfying the aesthetic itch for modernity. It feels right to see Vinícius Jr. dancing down the wing not in the old, cramped Bernabéu, but in the sprawling, modern arena that befits his status as a global superstar.
Before installing, ensure you have:
| Requirement | Why |
|-------------|------|
| PES 2017 PC version | Console modding is extremely limited for stadiums. |
| DpFileList Generator | To add new .cpk files to the game. |
| Sider (recommended) | Allows stadiums without overwriting original files. |
| Backup | dt80_100E_x64.cpk and dt80_200E_x64.cpk (stadium data). |
| No other Bernabéu mod active | Conflicts cause invisible pitch or crash. |
