Football Manager 2025 Canceled: Sports Interactive Focuses on FM 2026

A bombshell for the sports management community: Football Manager 2025 will not be released. After multiple delays, Sports Interactive has confirmed the complete cancellation of the game, opting to focus entirely on Football Manager 2026.

A Cancellation to Avoid a Rushed Launch

Originally slated for November 2024 and later pushed to March 2025, FM 2025 was supposed to be a game-changer for the franchise, featuring a new graphical engine powered by Unity and the inclusion of women's football. However, according to Sports Interactive, the development faced too many technical difficulties, and releasing an incomplete version would have compromised the integrity of the series.

While some applaud the studio's decision to prioritize quality, others regret the late announcement and the lack of transparency. Furthermore, no update for FM 2024 will compensate for this cancellation, as the studio is now directing all its resources to FM 2026.

Players who pre-ordered FM 2025 will receive a full refund. Sports Interactive promises that Football Manager 2026 will mark a historic turning point for the series, with major advancements in graphics, technology, and gameplay.

The wait will be long, but SI seems determined to deliver an installment worthy of the fans' expectations.