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Football Manager 2026 has been announced by Sports Interactive, promising a more immersive and visually rich experience with a move to the Unity engine, following the cancellation of FM25, with more updates expected soon.
The studio head of Sports Interactive, the developer of Football Manager, has refuted PlayStation boss Jim Ryan's claim that Xbox Game Pass is "value destructive." Miles Jacobson stated that Game Pass has been a positive experience for Football Manager, bringing in new players and making fiscal and creative sense for the franchise. While different studios may have different opinions on the matter, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has previously stated that Game Pass is sustainable and not losing money. Sony and Microsoft have different strategies for their subscription services, with Microsoft launching games day-and-date on Game Pass, while Sony opts not to release its first-party games on rival service PS Plus at launch.
Football Manager 2024 will be joining Xbox Game Pass and will introduce a highly requested feature: cross-game progression. This will allow players to transfer their career from Football Manager 2023 to the new game, ensuring continuity and access to the latest features. Football Manager 2025 will be developed using the Unity engine, promising improved visuals and a better matchday experience. Xbox Game Pass continues to expand its offerings, with Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios also signing a deal and Story of Seasons being added to the service.
Sports Interactive has announced that Football Manager 2024 will be the last of its kind, with the upcoming FM25 introducing new features such as the ability to transfer saves and play across multiple platforms. The studio also revealed that FM23 is the most-played game in the series, with five million players and counting. Moving forward, Football Manager 2025 will switch to the Unity game engine, offering improved graphics and user interface tools. Additionally, FM25 will introduce women's football for the first time in the franchise.