As the final stages of development near on Football Manager 27, we are pleased to confirm that the game will launch in November, with the specific launch date alongside confirmed platforms to follow.
In a new video led by Community Manager, Chris Groves, we revealed that a series of feature deep dives and first looks at gameplay will roll out from September.
Around what players can expect from FM27, Chris shared that “We’re evolving the current design whilst restoring ideas and behaviours you (our players) value and that worked well in previous editions.”
Plans for a new community channel were also made known with an official Football Manager Discord server due to go live in September, where players can connect deeper with the Studio in the run up to release and beyond.
More Football Manager 27 details will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, catch the Community video in full and check out a list of FAQs related to this update for more details.
FAQ
Q: When is Football Manager 27 releasing?
A: All versions of FM27 will launch in November. A specific launch date, as well as confirmation of all supported platforms, will be confirmed in due course.
Q: How much will FM27 cost?
A: The price of FM27 will be confirmed at a later date, along with details on any required subscriptions to play different versions of the game.
Q: Can I pre-order FM27 now?
A: Pre-orders for FM27 will go live closer to launch. This is a conscious decision; we first want to share more content and details on additions and improvements to the game. We’ll announce across official channels when pre-orders open.
Q: Will there be the usual Advanced Access period for FM27 on Steam?
A: Full details on any planned Advanced Access or pre-launch play window for FM27 will be confirmed and announced at a later date.
Q: Why has this video been created?
A: As well as informing the FM community on the current status of FM27, we wanted to provide some wider updates on the work being done around pre-launch playtesting opportunities, plus the changes in how SI are communicating with players. The team is keen to share more insight, more often, into game and studio updates.
Q: When will we see more content and details for FM27?
A: Beginning in September, we will share closer looks and deeper information on FM27 across official channels, with deep dives and fresh details, building to launch in November.
Q: What will we see in that upcoming FM27 content?
We're working on a variety of deep dives into the core areas of FM27, including gameplay, blog posts and insights directly from the Sports Interactive team, showcasing how the current design has evolved. Community feedback has been key to this, as well as restoring ideas and behaviours that players valued in previous editions. FAQs – similar to this one – will be provided to ensure players have full clarity on what’s being shared.
Q: When will the official FM Discord server be available to join?
A: We’ll be launching the FM Discord server in September, alongside one of our upcoming FM27 deep dives. Until then, you can connect with fellow FM players and the SI team via the SI Forums, across our social channels, or on Reddit at the community-made r/footballmanagergames, where the SI team also chat with players.