Sega's recent announcement regarding the Football Manager series has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The highly anticipated 2025 installment has been cancelled, with Sega and Sports Interactive citing an unfinished game as the reason. All pre-orders will be refunded.
The cancellation follows two previous delays, the developers having aimed for a significant technological leap in this iteration. However, it seems this ambitious goal proved unattainable within the planned timeframe. This transparent approach stands in stark contrast to some other sports game franchises known for minimal yearly updates (ahem, NBA 2K).
While commendable for its honesty, the news is undoubtedly disappointing. The developers also confirmed that Football Manager 24 will not receive a 2025 season update. This is a significant setback for many players, especially given the history of successful in-game managers securing real-world football club positions. For the next year, only the outdated Football Manager 24 will be available.
The future of the Football Manager franchise now rests on future announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive.
