Football Manager 26 hits PC and consoles on November 4th, Sega has announced.
This is the first entry in the long-running series to be powered the Unity Engine, bringing volumetric animations from real-life matches and upgraded on-pitch visuals. FM26 delivers new levels of authenticity, with the newly-licensed Premier League and the arrival of Women’s Football. Seamlessly integrated into the FM ecosystem as one footballing world, this debut is backed by the most comprehensive database of its kind and a host of licensed competitions is set to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Alongside this you’ll get a fresh new interface, giving players greater control and influence over the make-or-break decisions in every career. Designed to be more intuitive for all players from series newcomers to FM veterans, FM26’s User Interface underpins further improvements across tactics, scouting and recruitment.
FM26 is joined by FM26 Console launching on the same day, and FM26 Touch returning to Nintendo Switch a month later on December 4th. All three of these games will have save game compatability with Football Manager 2023 and 2024.
Football Manager Mobile is also releasing as a Netflix exclusive. Combining a retro feel with bespoke new features, FM26 Mobile is the only title in the suite not switching to Unity at this time.
Football Manager 26 arrives on PC on November 4th, with Football Manager 26 Console releasing on the same day for Xbox (including Game Pass) and Playstation.