Sega and Sports Interactive, developer of the Football Manager series, have announced that the next and highly anticipated version of the game, Football Manager 26, will release on 4th November.
The initial roll-out of the game will be on PC/Mac (full-fat version), alongside Football Manager 26 Console for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. On 4th December Football Manager 26 Touch will release digitally for Nintendo Switch. All these versions of the game are built on the Unity Engine for the first time and offer save game compatibility with Football Manager 2024 and Football Manager 2023.
A mobile version of FM26 will be released exclusively for Netflix subscribers on the same date. This version will have compatibility with saves from FM24 Mobile careers only, and hasn’t made the switch to the Unity Engine.
“Setting Sports Interactive up for the next 20 years and beyond was an enormous undertaking but I couldn’t be prouder of the efforts of the whole team over the past two years” said Sports Interactive Studio Director Miles Jacobson.
Football Manager 26 and Football Manager Console (Xbox) will also launch day one in Game Pass.
About Football Manager 26
Powered by the Unity engine, experience the richest Match Day experience in series history with enhanced player movement and greater on-pitch detail, bringing new levels of depth and drama to every match.
Experience the adrenaline of a weaving run and inch-perfect through ball that sets up that unforgettable, last-gasp title winner. Thanks to advanced player movements powered by fresh motion capture and volumetric animations, your players attack with more personality than ever.
Compete at the pinnacle of English football as the Premier League debuts with fully-licensed club badges, kits and official player photos. Authenticity reaches new heights as you pursue the biggest prize in domestic football with the full broadcast experience from the best seat in the house.
Discover a new world of possibilities as the women’s game makes its long-awaited debut, seamlessly integrated into the FM ecosystem as one footballing world. Explore fresh challenges, unearth untold stories and discover new talents as you break new ground and broaden your managerial horizons.
A game-changing UI overhaul brings clarity and fluidity to every interaction, primed for the modern manager – with the newly integrated Portal acting as your gateway to the wider footballing world. The reimagined UI surfaces essential information exactly when you need it, empowering you to manage more instinctively and efficiently.
Sega is offering 10 percent off pre-purchases of FM26 until 4th November at select digital retailers. On PC, pre-purchasing will provide early access to Football Manager 26 on Steam and Epic Games Store approximately two weeks before the official release date – single-player careers started in that pre-release period will carry over in the updated version at launch.
