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Football Manager 25 has finally, and officially, been cancelled

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A Red Card for Football Manager 25.

Sports Interactive has officially announced that football enthusiasts’ suspicions were correct: Football Manager 25 has been cancelled. This decision follows a string of postponements for the much-anticipated sequel in the popular football management series.

After a chilling absence of information from the publisher past the deadline they set for themselves at the end of January, there was little surprise when today’s update on the project arrived. Given the disorganized way they handled Football Manager 25, this development is hardly unexpected.

After the recent announcement, there’s been a resurgence in requests for an upgrade to Football Manager 24. Nevertheless, Sports Interactive remains steadfast that no such update is planned at the moment.

Football Manager 25 is officially cancelled

Earlier in the evening, Sports Interactive announced that this year’s version of Football Manager will not be released.

Sports Interactive expresses their apologies for announcing that, after thorough internal deliberations and thoughtful consultations with SEGA, we’ve had to make a challenging choice: postpone the launch of Football Manager 25 and redirect our efforts towards the development of the upcoming title instead.

To all who pre-ordered FM25, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for placing your trust in us and supporting us. We deeply regret that we’ve fallen short of expectations.

I’m truly sorry for the delay in delivering the news you’ve been eagerly waiting for – the first gameplay reveal. I understand your excitement has been building up, with the release date already moved twice. The anticipation was palpable, and I share your disappointment.

The reason behind this delay is due to some necessary compliance matters, including legal and financial regulations. Unfortunately, today was the earliest possible date for us to make this announcement, given these constraints. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate through these complexities.

We’ve been known for offering top-notch games that provide immense joy for your time and money spent. With the debut of FM25, our goal was to make significant improvements in technology and visuals, setting foundations for a new phase, a new chapter in the series.

As a gamer and someone who’s been eagerly following this project, I want to be upfront about where we stand. We’ve faced numerous hurdles along the way, some expected, others unexpected, that have hindered our progress in delivering the game experience as intended. The team has put in nothing short of superhuman efforts, but unfortunately, we haven’t been able to hit the mark in many key areas of the game.

Each time we’ve decided to push back the release date, it was with the hope of bringing the game closer to our vision. However, as we approached crucial development milestones at the end of last year, it became painfully clear that we wouldn’t meet the quality standard, not even on our adjusted timeline.

Hey there, gaming enthusiast! I’m excited to share that several aspects of our game have met our expectations, but there’s still room for improvement when it comes to the overall player experience and interface. After rigorous testing and feedback from players like you, we’ve got a clear vision for where the game needs to go – and we’re almost there! But, we’ve realized that we’ve yet to reach the high-quality standards that you, our valued community, truly deserve. We’re working tirelessly to bridge that gap and deliver an even better experience for you all.

Instead of immediately launching FM25 as it stands and making adjustments later, we felt it was not appropriate. Additionally, considering the timing in the football season, it would be unrealistic to anticipate players purchasing another game later in the year after a March release.

Via this termination, all our energies are directed towards making sure that our upcoming launch meets our objectives and maintains the high-quality standard we’re accustomed to. We’ll keep you informed about our advancements as soon as we can provide an update.

Appreciate your attention and your unwavering backing thus far. Now, we’re fully committed to ushering in a fresh chapter for the Football Manager series.

Sports Interactive

Can you get a refund for Football Manager 25?

The popular Football Manager game, known for its devoted (possibly fanatical!) player community, is frequently pre-purchased by enthusiasts. Regardless of whether it’s advantageous or not, fans often secure the latest edition of the game before its release date, receiving benefits such as early access to the beta version.

It’s good news for those who bought it from an authorized SEGA retailer – they can expect a full refund.

The cancellation encompasses all editions of Football Manager 25, meaning it won’t be available for launch on any devices, such as desktops or mobile ones.

Renewed calls for FM24 update

Moreover, their blog post about the cancellation also includes an address for those seeking information on Football Manager 24. Fans, eager to immerse themselves in the upcoming season’s excitement with fresh player capabilities, transfers, and updates, might consider using one of the two official editing tools available. Nevertheless, it requires significant effort to accomplish this, and player ratings are inherently subjective. In contrast, Football Manager boasts a vast and skilled scouting team that generates in-game player data.

Regardless of the significant demand for a new version of Football Manager 24, Sports Interactive remains resistant to the suggestion. They argue that:

As mentioned back in October upon postponing the game, it’s a significant project that demands a considerable amount of our team’s resources. Diverting these resources to complete this task would mean less attention for the upcoming release, which needs our undivided concentration.

Even though supporters may persistently request an adjustment, it appears extremely improbable that Sports Interactive would alter their position, given the official cancellation of Football Manager 25.

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2025-02-07 12:11

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