The SMoKE Patch (created by modder Dido and his team) is a comprehensive “superpatch” for PES 2010. Unlike simple option files that only update names and kits, SMoKE overwrites the game’s core database, graphics, and interfaces. Version 2.4 was released in late 2010, representing the final, polished evolution of the patch for that year’s game.
It is not a simple update—it is a total conversion. PES 2010 - SMoKE Patch 2.4
Published by: Retro Gaming Lab Category: Pro Evolution Soccer Modding The SMoKE Patch (created by modder Dido and
In the pantheon of football video games, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 holds a unique, almost sacred place. Released in late 2009, it bridged the gap between the arcade-style speed of PES 6 and the more tactical, physical era that would define the 2010s. But vanilla PES 2010, while beloved, had flaws: licensing gaps, outdated rosters (by modern standards), and AI quirks. Published by: Retro Gaming Lab Category: Pro Evolution
Enter the modding community. For nearly two decades, passionate developers have ensured that PES never dies. Among these saviors is the SMoKE Patch team. While their later work on PES 2017 and 2021 is legendary, the PES 2010 - SMoKE Patch 2.4 remains a gold standard for players who believe that the 2009–2010 season was the last great era of football before the Messi-Ronaldo duopoly became a statistical singularity.
This article dives deep into what makes SMoKE Patch 2.4 essential, how to install it, and why—in 2025—it still commands a loyal following.
If you are still playing the stock version of PES 2010, you are missing out on roughly 90% of what the game can offer. Here is what SMoKE Patch 2.4 brings to the pitch: