These patches often rename Player.bin to Player.bin.original or integrate it into a larger .cpk file. Search your entire PES root folder for *.bin .
\PES 2021\Sider\livecpk\DreamPatch\common\etc\pesdb\ The pesdb folder contains all database .bin files. The Player.bin in this location overrides the vanilla one when Sider is running. Never edit the one in ProgramData if you use Sider—always edit the one inside your livecpk folder. Location for Smoke Patch / Football Life (Standalone) The popular PES 2021 Football Life (Smoke Patch) is a standalone version. Its file structure is unique.
Remember the golden rule: Always exit PES 2021 completely before making changes. And when in doubt, the ProgramData\KONAMI folder is your home base on PC. Player.bin Pes 2021 Location
(Note: CUSA18743 is the NA version of PES 2021. EU is CUSA18744 .)
A: Yes, but only if they use exactly the same patch and version of PES 2021 (e.g., both on Dream Patch 3.6). Otherwise, they will face missing player ID errors. These patches often rename Player
However, finding the specific Player.bin file is notoriously tricky. Unlike previous iterations of the series, PES 2021 (including the Season Update) scatters data across multiple directories depending on your platform, mods, and save game states.
\Your PES 2021 Root Folder\Sider-x.x\livecpk\VirtualRed\common\etc\pesdb\ Or, depending on the patch: The Player
C:\Program Files\FL_2021\Sider\livecpk\SMK_Extra15\common\etc\pesdb\ If you cannot find Player.bin , run the included "PES 2021 Editor.exe" from the Smoke folder—it will tell you exactly which file it is reading. For console players, the process is more restrictive because you cannot access the raw file system via standard means. However, you can export Player.bin via USB.