Sega announced that "Football Manager 26" (hereinafter referred to as "FM26") will be officially released today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/Windows) platforms.The release commemorative promotional video has also been released simultaneously, so please watch it.
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"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.
After players create their own coaching profile and background, they can choose their favorite club from the world's major football powers and immerse themselves in the real football world.There are everything from local semi-professional teams to the world's top well-known clubs. Players can assume full management as the head coach, lead the team to the top, and enjoy this "unique real football simulation game".
Interface innovation brings new experience
"FM26" introduces a new UI, which greatly improves the traditional sidebar display method, giving the football manager experience a completely new look 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.
The search function of this game has also been greatly improved. Whether it is basic information about clubs, players, coaches, etc., tactics, football terminology, or even 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.
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Introducing women's football for the first time in series history
The much-anticipated women's football will make its debut in the Football Manager series.
Players can freely switch between managing the men's club and the women's club, and take charge of both teams as the full head coach.
From transfer negotiations, contract signing, club finances to injury response, various elements unique to women's football have been meticulously restored, allowing players to experience unprecedented depth and realism when running a club.
>>>Click to watch the introduction to women’s football:
Tactical system upgrade
The tactical system of "FM26" will undergo significant evolution.The game adds more options and new player roles, allowing players to freely construct tactics like never before.Under the new system, players can set formations for offensive and defensive states respectively, further refining the management of player positions and tactical roles on the field.There will be different roles in different situations, 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.
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A message from Miles Jacobson, Studio Director at Sports Interactive
The release of "FM26" has opened a new era for our games.
"FM26" set a new record for pre-orders for this series.Within 45 minutes of the early access beta being launched, more than 100,000 players joined the game.Since then, the number of daily visitors has exceeded 200,000.As the game launches on multiple platforms, we will continue to optimize the game and lay the foundation for the studio's development in the next 20 to 30 years.
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