The game aimed to capture the atmosphere of the first-ever 24-team European Championship. However, it received mixed reviews regarding its "completeness":
: Despite the tournament being held across ten cities, the game featured only one official stadium : the Stade de France, where the actual final took place. UEFA Euro 2016 Winning Eleven 2016
: While all 24 qualified nations were playable, only 15 teams (including hosts France, England, and Germany) were fully licensed with authentic kits and player faces. The game aimed to capture the atmosphere of
: On March 24, 2016, existing owners of PES 2016 on PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 3 , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , and PC received the Euro 2016 content as a free update. : On March 24, 2016, existing owners of
Ultimately, UEFA Euro 2016: Winning Eleven 2016 was a celebratory addition that leaned heavily on its superior core gameplay to overcome licensing gaps, providing a dedicated space for fans to relive Portugal’s historic title run.
: These allowed players to recruit top performers from the real-world tournament for their myClub squads.