Several Xbox first-party games have been temporarily removed from the Microsoft Store due to a security vulnerability in the Unity engine affecting versions from 2017.1 onward. The issue does not impact console or cloud gaming versions, but affected PC and store listings are being delisted until developers implement the necessary fixes. Some unsupported games have been permanently removed. Microsoft advises uninstalling impacted titles and awaits updates, with no ETA provided for the fixes.
Football Manager 26 is now available for preorder with a release date of November 4, 2025, featuring a major upgrade to the Unity engine, new women's leagues, and deeper tactical options, with preorders open on PC and upcoming on consoles, along with mobile and Switch versions.
Football Manager 26, powered by the Unity engine, is expected to have higher system requirements than previous versions, likely necessitating a gaming PC upgrade, especially for those with older hardware, due to its more detailed graphics and advanced 3D match engine.
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.
Cities Skylines 2, set to release soon, is reportedly poorly optimized for PC, running at 7-12fps on an Intel Core i9 13900KS with an AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX at 4K/High Settings. Even with AMD FSR 1.0 at 50% resolution scale, the game struggles to reach 30fps. The game does not feature Ray Tracing effects and appears to perform worse than recent Unreal Engine 5 titles. Colossal Order, the developer, acknowledged the performance issues but decided to release the game anyway.
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.
