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Football Manager 26 Launches, Sparks Controversy Over Missing Features

11/5/2025

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Football Manager 26 launched on November 4, 2025, for Xbox, PC, and Game Pass, marking a major upgrade from its predecessor.
The game uses the Unity engine and includes a licensed Premier League, the debut of women's football, and a new UI.
The delisting of Football Manager 2024 from storefronts has fueled concerns as fans cite missing features and players feel pressured to switch to FM26 despite mixed reviews.

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Story summary

Football Manager 26 launched on November 4, 2025, for Xbox, PC, and Game Pass, marking a major upgrade from its predecessor.
The game uses the Unity engine and includes a licensed Premier League, the debut of women's football, and a new UI.
The delisting of Football Manager 2024 from storefronts has fueled concerns as fans cite missing features and players feel pressured to switch to FM26 despite mixed reviews.