2026's first FM26 update (26.1.2) is now available via Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store.
This update includes a wide range of improvements, with key changes including global navigational enhancements, a new-look Stages screen, functionality fixes to column sorting and a host of stability fixes.
FM26 Console and FM26 Touch
Updates for FM26 Console and FM26 Touch (Apple Arcade) will follow later this week. We’ll confirm via FMAssist once they’re live.
An update for FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) is scheduled for early February, containing all applicable FM26 Touch fixes to date.
FM26 Mobile
The latest FM26 Mobile update containing save and crash related fixes was released on 15th January. FM26 Mobile’s next update is due in late February.
Our Next Update
The next update for FM26 is scheduled for 2-3 weeks’ time as previously outlined. Pass Maps are scheduled to return then, subject to passing QA checks and approvals.
The changelist for today's update is available below.
FM26 (26.1.2) Changelist (non-exhaustive)
Technical Issues
Various Crash and Stability fixes
Fixed game freezing when using Instant Result during hotseat mode
Stadium size now displays correctly regardless of the graphics quality set
Transition speed preference no longer resets upon game restart
Continue Game Timeout preference option now functions as intended
User Interface (UI)
Redesigned ‘Stages’ tile to be full screen (shown at the end of the changelist)
Redesigned ‘Season Preview’ tile to be full screen
Further navigation enhancements, including additional drop-down options in the main and secondary nav bars
Improved functionality of customising/rearranging column placement on the first team squad view
Fixed an issue where the Squad Registration for continental competitions would appear as closed despite the deadline yet to pass
The squad list now updates in real-time if making changes while the ‘Pkd’ column is selected
Fixed ‘At Club Since’ column showing random numbers instead of years
‘Knowledge’ column can now be added on the Shortlist screen
Fixed issue where the 'Set Pieces' and 'Opposition Instructions' buttons were greyed out in the Pre-Match Team Selection screen
Fixed functionality for comparison between Coaching, Recruitment, and Medical staff when on the Club Site screen
Staff attribute colouring remains constant when scrolling
Filtering players by dates (such as contract expiry) now functions as intended within the Player Search
Latest season is now selected to display by default within the player Career Stats
Fixed issue causing the Play/Pause button to stop working as intended if skipping a replay
Added a scroll bar to Team/Player Analytics within the Data Hub
Viewing Past Seasons within the Stages card now functions correctly
When signing multiple players who are eligible to be sent on an intensive language course, the player names are now better displayed to highlight who is being sent
“Set for Next Match” button now highlights when selected within the Tactics screen
Fixed an issue that was causing a cut off on the inbox items when continuing with the New tab selected
Reasons given for certain achievements not yet unlocking has been reworded to prevent any ambiguity
Squad depth will now display when requesting a team report from an AI club
XG in the player form tile now reflects the true figure
Removed duplicated responses within conversation with Agent if asking about player availability
League history graph no longer defaults to any specific team initially
Gameplay
Tweaks to the amount of money spent on ageing players by Premier League/High Profile clubs
Tweaks to player reputation boosts following matches
When offering a player out via an Intermediary, users should receive more appropriate offers from AI Clubs
Tweaks to AI player asking prices
Outgoing transfers now total correctly within Potential Transfer/Wage Budget Impact
Fixed an issue preventing user from offering wage that was previously agreed to by the player agent
Fixed an issue causing a players displayed value to drop drastically with no logical cause
Transfer fees are now correctly allocated in the NWSL when conducting a player for cash trade
Wages will now correctly display in accordance with the preference set (weekly, monthly, annually)
WSL Awards no longer get given to players not deemed to be eligible in the first instance
Number of transfers in/out now correctly displays on saves ported from previous editions of FM
Fixed an issue where the Loan Offer message would say there has been an optional fee of £0 agreed, if no loan fee was set
Staff will now better action Opposition Instructions if set to do so via Staff Responsibilities
Player Milestones now better reflect their actual achievements
Tactics Induction now correctly gets prompted if user joins a new club via Apply for Job
Fixed an issue where news item would discuss the teams last game at their current stadium, despite the match taking player at a neutral venue
South America - Copa Libertadores – Resolved winner from incorrect year qualifying for Intercontinental Cup
In-Game Editor (IGE) / Pre-Game Editor (PGE)
Various Crash Fixes
Tweaks made to improve functionality of the Scroll Bar
Making changes to stadium details now updates in real-time within the IGE
Fixed an issue preventing Continental/International rules from verifying despite being set up correctly within the PGE
Stopped the game progressing to a Player report card when clicking attributes on the Player Edit tile
Added new editable fields to show OOP tactics data for AI managers
Improvements to colour select field
Improvements to when the IGE button is disabled and enabled
New Stages screen