Football Manager 25 Cancellation Announced

Surprising news has come from Sega. One of the most popular, yet niche, game series, Football Manager, will not see a 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, already delayed twice, was simply too unfinished to release. The developers had promised a significant technological breakthrough in the new installment, but it seems they were unable to deliver on that vision just yet. This level of upfront honesty is commendable, particularly when compared to other sports simulators that sometimes release with minimal changes (Yes, NBA 2K, we're looking at you!).

Despite this transparency, the news remains disappointing for fans. The developers also confirmed that Football Manager 24 will not receive updates with new season data. This could be a significant blow for many players, especially given past instances where successful managers have landed real-life jobs at football clubs based on their in-game performances. For the next year, players will only have access to an outdated version of the game.

All that's left now is to wait for future announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive.