Football Manager 25 Cancellation Announced

Sega has delivered surprising news to fans of the niche yet beloved Football Manager series: there will be no new installment for the 2025 season. In an official statement, Sega and Sports Interactive announced the cancellation of the game and confirmed that all preorders would be refunded.

What led to this decision? The announcement revealed that the game, which had already faced two delays, was simply too unfinished to release. The developers had promised a significant technological breakthrough in the new installment, but it appears they were unable to deliver on that vision just yet. This level of transparency is commendable, particularly when compared to other sports simulators that may release games with minimal changes year after year (a nod to you, NBA 2K).

Despite the 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 could significantly impact players, especially considering the past instances where successful in-game managers have secured real-life positions at football clubs. For the next year, fans will have to make do with an outdated version of the game.

Now, all that remains is to await future announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive.