Football Manager Series

Genuinely huge news in that blog post about 1) this year's game and 2) the evolution that will be next year's.

Amazing to read a developer talking two years ahead of time, knowing that it could in theory lead to detrimental sales of the upcoming release (but with that "carry your saves forward" news, I don't think there's much chance of that).

Sports Interactive remains my favourite game development studio ever.
 
Has Sports Interactive had any conversations with FIFA about that freshly available licence?

"So if we had had conversations with them, I wouldn't be able to talk about them," Jacobson said. "But we're not in the business of making action games," he explained - with "action games" here referring to the controllable action of games like EA's FIFA and Konami's Pro Evolution or eFootball. "That doesn't mean that we won't, or couldn't be in the future," Jacobson continued, "but if you look at FM and you look at our match engine, we are a simulation of football, we're not an arcade version of football. So I can't imagine people wanting to sit there and play in 90 minute matches, which they would need to do in our engine - whereas in some of the other football titles, if you play the 90 minute match, imagine what the scoreline's gonna be right? So our engine in Football Manager is just not suited to be an action game."
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https://www.eurogamer.net/the-future-of-football-manager
 
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Chris Davies said:
Oh PLEASE make an "action" game Miles! Please please please!!

A huge part of me hopes, but dare not speak, that the move to the Unite engine is not just to make it easier to port better graphics across the platforms, but to tweak the engine for an "action" experience in the future...

EDIT: Couldn't resist dropping him a tweet.

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I really hope we someday get a “third game” although by then it could be just essentially a second game, as eFootball could completely die off.
 
so developers said to the invited content creators that FM 24 will be "the last as you knew him". According to them (dev) FM 24 will be the peak of the current generation.
 
I am on the fence with this one after what Konami did and knowing that FM has zero competition.
I hope the next generation will be again about us, the users, and not microtransactions.
 
If it's possible to continue a FM23 save on FM 24.. then it's possible to play with FM 23 database on 24 ?
 
Callmev said:
I am on the fence with this one after what Konami did and knowing that FM has zero competition.
I hope the next generation will be again about us, the users, and not microtransactions.
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What microtransactions does Football Manager have?
I don't know a single one, except I think you can pay for an Ingame Editor.

SI have never been about microtransactions and don't think they will ever start.
 
I will also do the July update next couple of days, as had a look and there is literally only 2 files to update and the kits are pointless doing as none of the new season kits have been completed.
 
bsmaff said:
The save game file contains all the loaded database information.
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Exactly. Out of the Park baseball I think has these options for years plus historical rosters. FM devs can really enhance the experience with certain features. Imagine being able to load databases from previous years with custom rules etc. Probably though there are a lot of licensing issues.
 
bsmaff said:
What microtransactions does Football Manager have?
I don't know a single one, except I think you can pay for an Ingame Editor.

SI have never been about microtransactions and don't think they will ever start.
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At the moment, none.
And I hope they stay this way. However, can't help to be worried after what happened in the past years with PES & FIFA.
 
Callmev said:
At the moment, none.
And I hope they stay this way. However, can't help to be worried after what happened in the past years with PES & FIFA.
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SI are not FIFA and Konami.
They will not add microtransactions to their games, as they are fully aware people hate them.

The game also has a huge modding community which means it is even more unlikely for this to happen.
 
Don't worry guys, they'll never add microtransactions. They're not that stupid to destroy a product that made them millionaires. It's not EA or KONAMI with mindless sheep following their crap products. If they dare to add a single microtransaction into FM they'll go broke. Their major clientele is 40+yrs old gamers. You can't mess with us.
 
fear said:
Don't worry guys, they'll never add microtransactions. They're not that stupid to destroy a product that made them millionaires. It's not EA or KONAMI with mindless sheep following their crap products. If they dare to add a single microtransaction into FM they'll go broke. Their major clientele is 40+yrs old gamers. You can't mess with us.
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But I want Neymars new haircut in game and I am willing to pay £9.99 for a hair pack..
 
Didn't update the game for July as there was no new graphics available.

There doesn't look like there is going to be much graphics this month either as doesn't look like many new kits have been updated.

However, I will upload a new Data Update every Friday until the end of the transfer deadline.
 
August Update

Data Update - 01/08/23
Logos - Updated with v06 and v07
Faces - v9 - v12 Uploaded
Kits - These have not been updated - Although there are some available, they have not been released as packs.
Increased realism patch updated to July version

As stated, the Data Update will be updated weekly until the end of September.
 
Mid August Update

Data Update - 18/08/23
Logos - v08
Faces - v13
Kits - These have still not been updated.

Will do another Data Update next Friday and then after the Transfer Deadline.
 
Summer Transfer Update has been uploaded - Although realised it could be a pointless file with many mercenaries joining Saudi clubs today.
 
Football Manager 2023 is being released today on Amazon Prime gaming.
So anyone with a Amazon Prime account will be able to get FM 23 for free.
 

FM24 RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED AS NOVEMBER 6TH​

The relentless pursuit of progress defines Football Manager 2024, which debuts globally across platforms from November 6th.
Driven by a constantly evolving quest to deliver complete football authenticity, FM24 is the most complete edition in the series yet, filled with new additions that deepen your immersion and elevate your gameplay experience.
FM24 Console, FM24 Touch and FM24 Mobile are also warming up for the new campaign, with all three set to launch from November 6th.
FM24 release date confirmed as November 6th

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE FM LINE-UP​

FM24 heralds a significant milestone for the series and the wider SEGA family as it marks our official debut in Japan and the first time Japanese language will be officially supported in our games.
Also joining the squad this season are Netflix, the exclusive home for FM24 Mobile. More information on FM24 Mobile and what the move to Netflix means for you is available in our dedicated announcement.
FM24 Console will also be available through Xbox, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC from November 6th. Xbox Game Pass for PC subscribers will also be able to enjoy the full immersion of the desktop classic.
Elsewhere, after a debut to remember earlier this year, Football Manager 2024 Console will be returning to PlayStation 5 for a second season.
FM24 Touch is also returning to Nintendo Switch™ for another campaign, with further platform information to follow in the coming weeks.

NEW FEATURES AND GAMEPLAY UPGRADES​

Initially revealed in June’s Development Update blog, the brand-new ability to transfer careers* from Football Manager 2023, FM23 Console and FM23 Touch is just one of this year’s headline developments.
Further additions, including a refresh of Set Pieces and smarter transfers and finances, are heavily influenced by the ever-evolving world of football and driven by expert insight from new and existing partnerships within the professional game. In a first for the studio, FM24’s announcement trailer ends with a roadmap outlining our key feature drops and reveal dates across all platforms.
Gameplay upgrades for the PC/Mac title will follow throughout the remainder of September. New features for FM24 Console and FM24 Mobile will drop during the week commencing October 23rd, with FM24 Touch’s new additions getting the spotlight at the start of November.
Make sure to follow Football Manager on social media to see those drops as soon as they’re released. Sign up to FMFC, our dedicated members club, to get exclusive access to additional feature blogs.

PRE-PURCHASE AND EARLY ACCESS​

Between September 12th and November 6th, fans who pre-purchase FM24 (for PC and Mac) and FM24 Console (Xbox and PlayStation 5**), from a SEGA-approved digital retailer will receive a 10% discount.
Those pre-purchasing on PC and Mac can kick-off their managerial career ahead of schedule with Early Access to FM24***. Early Access will be available via Steam and the Epic Games Store circa two weeks prior to the official street date, and single-player careers started in that period can be carried across when the game updates for launch on November 6th.
*The ability to transfer save games to FM24 Mobile is not possible at this time.
**On PlayStation, this discount is only available for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
***Early Access is available from SEGA-approved digital retailers only. Please check to see if the store you’re purchasing from is participating in the offer. The Early Access version may go live at different times on different platforms.
 
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