Sega has recently made a surprising announcement that has left fans of the Football Manager series both shocked and disappointed. The highly anticipated Football Manager 2025, one of the most cherished (yet niche) game series, will not see a new release for the upcoming season. Sega and Sports Interactive have officially confirmed the cancellation and assured that all preorders will be fully refunded.
So, what led to this unexpected decision? The announcement revealed that the game, which had already faced two delays, was simply not ready for release. The developers had ambitiously promised a significant technological advancement with this new installment, but unfortunately, they were unable to bring their vision to fruition in time. This level of transparency from the developers is noteworthy, particularly when compared to other sports simulators that often release minimal updates year after year. For instance, the NBA 2K series has been known to sometimes not even update the taskbar icon between releases.
Despite the commendable honesty, the news remains disheartening for fans. To add to the disappointment, the developers have also stated that Football Manager 24 will not receive an update with the new season data. This is a significant setback for many players, especially given the past instances where successful in-game managers have secured real-life positions at football clubs based on their virtual achievements. As a result, players will have to make do with an outdated version of the game for the next year.
As the community processes this news, all eyes are now on Sega and Sports Interactive for future announcements regarding the beloved series.
