You are asked to complete endless surveys to "unlock" the key, but the code never arrives.

To "unlock" them, you’re asked to complete a quick survey or download a small file. This is the . The survey never ends, or the file contains adware. There is no key at the end of the tunnel because these sites make money from your clicks, not by giving away expensive software. The Abandoned Account

Since the game is no longer for sale and free keys are essentially non-existent, the PES community shifted. Instead of hunting for keys, most players who didn't buy it in 2020 look toward the "Modding" scene.

Since the game is no longer commercially available, some users turn to "repacks" or pre-installed versions found on community forums. While this bypasses the need for an activation key, it exists in a legal gray area and requires a trusted source to avoid viruses. Why PES 2021 is Still Popular

If you truly want specifically rather than eFootball 2024:

| Risk | Consequence | |------|-------------| | Malware infection | Slow PC, data theft | | No online features | No multiplayer, updates, or cloud saves | | No patches/updates | Missing roster updates, bug fixes | | Legal liability | Piracy penalties in some countries | | No community mods | Cracked exes often break compatibility with popular patches (Smoke Patch, VirtuaRed, etc.) |