Football Manager 26 has been on the mind of every gamer and football fan as we enter the middle of October and get close to the full launch.
As announced earlier by Sports Interactive, Football Manager 26 goes live worldwide on Nov. 4 for PC. That date is, of course, meant for the full release, but the date could also be our best indicator for when the beta could potentially launch.
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Expected Football Manager 26 beta release dates
Each year, Sports Interactive follows two patterns. The beta usually goes live two weeks before the game's launch. The beta over the last few years has always been released either on a Tuesday or Thursday. So we already know that the full launch takes place on Nov. 4, which is a Tuesday.
So, using the logic above, we might see the beta launch on Oct. 21. Being a Tuesday, this seems to be a likely date for the beta to go live. This is guesswork, however, and Football Manager 26 is slightly different since the last game came out two years ago. Still, I imagine we can expect a beta release around that time.
After much discussion and deliberation, Sports Interactive initially pushed back the release of Football Manager 25 before canceling it permanently. Hence, it's been almost two years since Football Manager 24 released.
There are some rumors on social media that Sports Interactive could release the beta on Thursday, Oct. 16. However, there is no concrete evidence about these rumors, so you should take them with a pinch of salt.
While we wait for the beta to go live, here's what you can do to ensure your participation.
How to play Football Manager 26 beta
The Football Manager 26 beta is essentially like an advanced access period. While the version we can play will be different from the full launch, it's available to anyone who decides to pre-order the game. To participate, all you need to do is buy the game on Steam/Epic Games Store/Windows Store.
Once you pre-order your copy, simply wait for the beta to go live. You can then start this year's journey with the beta before continuing on to the full version. All your progression from the beta will also get carried over to the full version if you choose to do so.
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