Football Manager 2025 Cancelled: Sports Interactive Prioritizes Quality Over Release
Fans of the popular Football Manager series face disappointment as Sports Interactive has announced the cancellation of Football Manager 2025 across all platforms, including its planned mobile release on Netflix Games. This decision, following multiple release date postponements, cites the inability to achieve the desired technical quality as the primary reason.
The developer's statement confirmed the immediate cancellation and a shift in focus towards the next installment in the franchise, Football Manager 26. This abrupt cancellation is particularly frustrating for fans anticipating the Netflix Games mobile release, a move that promised to significantly expand the game's reach.
A Difficult Decision
While fan frustration is understandable, given the late cancellation notice (the most recent projected release was March 2024) and the lack of planned updates to Football Manager 24, the decision to prioritize quality over a potentially subpar release deserves some acknowledgement. The commitment to not releasing an inferior product is commendable, even if the communication could have been improved.
The hope remains that Football Manager 26 will see a return to Netflix Games, offering a wider audience access to the acclaimed football management simulation. In the interim, players seeking alternative mobile gaming options can explore our weekly feature highlighting the top five new mobile games.
