Football Manager 26 finally has a launch date, and Sports Interactive is set to follow a similar schedule again.
When I say release date, I mean for the original PC version available for Windows and Mac devices. The release dates for the Console, Touch, and Mobile (via Netflix) are yet to be announced. Additionally, Sports Interactive has revealed many amazing things about the new match engine.
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Football Manager 26 release countdown
The PC version will be available for Windows and Mac. If you're on a Windows device, you can buy it directly from the Microsoft Store or select between Steam and the Epic Games Store. It should also be available on the PC Game Pass on launch day (yet to be confirmed, but it's coming soon on the Game Pass).
You can use the following countdown if you're eager to jump into action. As of writing on Sept. 10, an exact release time has not been announced. The countdown, speculative in nature, is based on the schedule followed by Football Manager 24.
The PC version will release simultaneously across all regions, so the release date could be one day earlier.
- 9pm PT (Nov. 3)
- 11pm CT (Nov. 3)
- 12am ET (Nov. 4)
- 4am UTC (Nov. 4)
- 5am BST (Nov. 4)
We will update our guide once we confirm the exact launch times. Incidentally, pre-ordering will have an advanced access period for around two weeks, and all progress will carry over to the full version.
Football Manager Match UI engine
The new match UI engine, based on Unity, was also revealed on Sept. 10. It's a complete overhaul of the old system and looks extremely posh. It fits right with the fresh matchday animations, which have also greatly improved. Overall, I am excited for Football Manager 26, which could go live in around six weeks from the time I write this guide.
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