"Football Manager 26" (hereinafter referred to as "FM26"), which is expected to be released on November 5, 2025, has now released a promotional video introducing the latest information such as a new user interface (UI), women's football, and upgraded tactical systems.This game is expected to be launched on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/Windows), and Apple Arcade platforms.
※The Nintendo Switch™ version (including digital version and physical version) and PS5® physical version are expected to be released on December 4.
"Football Manager" is a world-renowned and popular series jointly launched by Sega and British developer Sports Interactive.The series started with "Football Manager 2005" released in 2004 and is still evolving today.
Interface innovation brings new experience
"FM26" will introduce a new user interface, greatly improving the traditional sidebar display method, and refreshing the football manager experience with a more intuitive and concise interface.Various functions can be easily opened through the navigation bar at the top of the screen. From recruiting players to formulating tactics to final confirmation before the start of the game, all necessary operations are at your fingertips.
In addition, the newly added "News Station" function will become the core hub of club operations. It can not only centrally manage all information such as news, news, game results, schedules, etc., but also efficiently integrate functions from team preparation to tactical adjustments on match day, providing players with intelligent help and safeguarding the career of a football manager in the turbulent flow of information.
The search function of this game has also been greatly improved. Whether it is basic information about clubs, players, coaches, etc., tactics and football terminology, or even the guidance and auxiliary content included in the "Football Manager Encyclopedia", you can view it with just one click.New and experienced players alike can quickly find necessary information.
The new UI of "FM26" will not only continue the series' iconic strategic depth and professional knowledge, but also provide players with a more concise and intuitive operating feel, keeping everything in the football world under control, and bringing players a subversive football manager experience.
New UI promotional video:
Introducing women's football for the first time in series history
The much-anticipated women's football will make its official debut on "FM26".The world's largest women's football database will include 14 leagues across 3 continents and 11 countries. From the transfer market mechanism to signing conditions and injury tendencies, it will faithfully reproduce the true appearance of women's football in all aspects.
At the same time, based on the motion capture of real female players, the action characteristics of women's football will be presented in detail. Regardless of the execution of offensive and defensive tactics or the running of players, you can experience the most authentic charm of football.Players can create their own football manager career in a new football world where male and female players coexist.
Women’s football content introduction:
Tactical system upgrade
"FM26" will bring significant evolution to the tactical system.Under the new system, formations can be set separately for offensive and defensive states, further refining the management of player positions and tactical roles on the field.Player roles will change according to changes in the battle situation, and new player positions and redesigned player positions will be added.
In addition, the "visualization" function will divide the court into three parts: defense, midfield, and offense, and present the team's formation changes in each area in real time, allowing players to more intuitively understand how their tactics unfold on the green field.The tactical switching of offense and defense is also summarized and displayed separately, making the overall tactical system clearer and easier to understand.
Novice players can easily get started with the advice of the assistant coach, and experienced players can also carefully polish the formation and player role system and boldly try their own tactical arrangements.The most flexible and in-depth tactical system in the history of the series is about to debut.
Tactical analysis:
Pre-order is open, be the first to buy and win discounts
The PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/Windows) version of "FM26" except for MAC is now available for pre-order.
Players who pre-order can not only enjoy a 10% discount, but can also play the "early access version" about two weeks before the official release, and their play records can be directly inherited to the official version.Welcome to start your football manager career first and enjoy a new gaming experience based on a new UI!
※The early access version may have different launch times on different platforms.
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