In a surprising turn of events, Sega has announced that the highly anticipated Football Manager game for the 2025 season will not be released. In a joint statement with Sports Interactive, the developers confirmed the cancellation of the new installment and assured that all preorders will be fully refunded.
The decision to cancel comes after the game faced multiple delays. The developers had promised a significant technological advancement for this edition, but ultimately, they found the game to be too unfinished to meet their standards. This level of transparency is refreshing, especially when compared to other sports game franchises that might release minimally updated versions year after year. Yes, NBA 2K, we're looking at you!
Despite the commendable honesty, the news is a letdown for fans. The developers have also announced that Football Manager 24 will not receive updates for the new season data. This is a significant setback, particularly for players who have seen real-world career opportunities arise from their in-game successes. As a result, fans will have to make do with an outdated version of the game for the next year.
All eyes are now on Sega and Sports Interactive for future announcements regarding the beloved series.
