Patch Notes - 01.02.2026

Football Academy Manager · build 21735230 · published

On SteamNotes only · this build shipped before we watched the app

New Features

  • Unsaved Changes Warning
    When closing the editor or switching tabs with unsaved changes, a confirmation window is shown to prevent progress loss.

  • Savable Invalid Presets
    Presets can now be saved even if they are not valid, allowing you to resume editing later.

  • Auto Focus Button
    Added an Auto Focus button to the match window. It automatically selects players with the highest scouted progress, random selection is used if progress is equal.

  • All Countries Available in Editor
    All countries are now available for use in the editor.

Improvements

  • Attendance Fee Adjustment
    Attendance fees have been reduced.

  • Academy Upgrade Progression
    Academy upgrade times have been increased to create longer progression.

  • Wonderkid Indicator Logic
    The yellow glow effect for wonderkids is now only shown if the player is sufficiently scouted and the potential judgement is correct, based on your Judgement skill.

  • Sponsor Offer Requirements
    Sponsor offers now require a minimum number of signed players depending on the sponsor tier.

  • Player Market Interest Balance
    Player interest and market demand have been adjusted.

UI Improvements

  • Player Nationality Display
    Player nationality is now shown in the Player Hub.

Changes

  • Contract Release Rule
    Players aged 19 can now be released without any penalty.

Patch Notes - 01.02.2026 · Football Academy Manager build 21735230 · SteamPeaks