Surprising news has emerged from Sega regarding one of their most popular yet niche game series, Football Manager. The company, along with Sports Interactive, has officially announced that there will be no new installment for the 2025 season. In a transparent statement, they confirmed the cancellation of the game and assured that all preorders would be refunded.
What led to this decision? The statement revealed that the game, which had already been delayed twice, was simply too unfinished to release. The developers had promised a major technological breakthrough for the new installment, but unfortunately, they were unable to deliver on that vision at this time. This level of upfront honesty is commendable, especially when compared to other sports simulators that sometimes release games with minimal changes (yes, NBA 2K, we're looking at you!).
Despite the transparency, 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 blow, especially given the past instances where successful in-game managers have landed real-life jobs at football clubs due to their performances in the game. This means that for the next year, players will have to make do with an outdated version of the game.
All that remains now is to wait for future announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive. Fans will be eagerly anticipating any news on when the series might return with the promised technological advancements.
