Fixing the "preset face list" in Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (PES 6)
Restoring the Face Map: For advanced users, the unknow_00056.bin file inside 0_text.afs contains the player settings and ID mappings. Editing this file with a Hidden Player Editor allows you to fix preset assignments for hidden teams or classic players.
In the original retail version of PES 6, Konami included hundreds of detailed "preset" faces for licensed players. However, due to database errors or licensing changes right before release, many players were "unlinked" from these presets, leaving them with generic, low-detail faces.
Conclusion
Set to Build: Ensure players are not locked to "Preset" in the database. Check Formats: Verify textures are 8-bit indexed.
Before fixing the list, you must understand the architecture. Unlike modern FIFAs or eFootball, PES 6 does not automatically assign face files. It relies on a strict database mapping system.
If your game crashes in the lineup screen, your face.bin file inside the AFS is corrupt.