In a surprising turn of events, Sega has announced that the highly anticipated Football Manager series will not see a new release for the 2025 season. In an official statement, Sega and Sports Interactive confirmed the cancellation of the game and assured that all preorders would be refunded.
The decision to cancel the game came after it had already been delayed twice. According to the announcement, the developers were aiming for a significant technological breakthrough in the new installment but were unable to meet their ambitious goals. This level of transparency from the developers is commendable, especially when compared to other sports simulators that often release minimal updates between versions (a subtle nod to NBA 2K and their unchanged taskbar icons).
Despite the commendable honesty, the news is undoubtedly disappointing for fans. The developers also confirmed that Football Manager 24 will not receive updates with new season data. This is a significant setback for the community, particularly for those who have used their in-game achievements to secure real-life positions at football clubs. For the next year, players will have to make do with an outdated version of the game.
All that remains now is for fans to wait patiently for future announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive.
