Sega has made a surprising announcement that has left fans of the niche yet highly popular Football Manager series in shock: there will be no new installment for the 2025 season. In an official statement, Sega and Sports Interactive disclosed the cancellation of the game and assured that all preorders would be refunded.
The reason behind this unexpected move? The game, which had already faced two delays, was deemed too unfinished to release. The developers had ambitiously promised a major technological breakthrough for the new installment, but unfortunately, they were unable to deliver on that promise at this time. This level of transparency from Sega and Sports Interactive is commendable, especially when contrasted with other sports simulators that might not even update their taskbar icons between releases (a subtle nod to you, NBA 2K!).
Despite the commendable honesty, the news is undoubtedly disappointing for the dedicated fanbase. Adding to the frustration, the developers confirmed that Football Manager 24 will not receive updates with new season data. This is a significant setback for players, particularly given past instances where successful in-game managers have secured real-life positions at football clubs. This means that for the foreseeable future, fans will have to make do with an outdated version of the game.
Now, all that remains is to await further announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive regarding the future of the Football Manager series.
