Football Manager 2025: New licenses & everything you need to know
Sports InteractiveFootball Manager 2025 has been touted as the next evolution of the franchise by Sports Interactive. The beloved series is undergoing an overhaul as the devs aim to deliver the “most true-to-life football management game on the market.”
FM25 will be powered by a new engine, carry some coveted licenses, and even introduce women’s football among many other features.
So, here’s everything we know about the upcoming title so far.
Is there a release date for FM25?
Sports Interactive haven’t confirmed or provided any hints about a possible release date for the game yet. However, considering their typical release schedule, we can expect a potential launch in November 2024.
Keep in mind this is just speculation. We’ll be sure to update this piece once new details regarding the release date are announced.
Editions & platforms
As always, the game will be available in three editions: FM25, Console, and Touch. However, details about the prices and content of each one haven’t been revealed yet.
As for platforms, the title will be shipped on PC, Mac, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PS5. The Touch version will be available on Android and iOS.
Gameplay details
The July Development Update from Sports Interactive has provided us with a glimpse at FM25’s UI design. Before we delve into that, here are some features that won’t be returning in FM25:
- Touchline Shouts
- Social Media Screen and Data Chalkboard
- Create-A-Club
- Versus Mode
The devs went into detail regarding why they opted to remove these features. They also mentioned that Create-A-Club and Versus Mode will be returning in either FM26 or FM27.
With the switch to Unity, the UI has been overhauled as the devs have adopted a “tile and card” system. Tiles refer to panels of information with multiple different states that can be changed freely depending on the player’s preference. These panels can offer small bits of information or be changed to larger “cards” that provide a more comprehensive overview.
The devs showed off this new system using Player Form tiles. As seen below, the same statistics can be displayed in many different ways, going from a snapshot of the information to a detailed breakdown. Players can then click on these tiles to open up a card which will provide in-depth info.
Sports InteractiveAnother screen that has undergone an overhaul is the Inbox. It has been replaced with the ‘Portal,’ a sleeker, more info-rich screen that lets you check your in-game email, keep an eye on upcoming fixtures, tick things off your pre-match checklist, and more.
Confirmed features
Sports Interactive have announced some of the main features debuting in FM25. Among them, the arrival of Women’s football stands out, along with a new engine, and improved animations,
The title is being developed using the Unity engine. The devs have clarified that this switch to Unity will grant “a lot more power graphically, across all formats, alongside powerful user interface tools.”
In addition, this graphics engine transition will help to have better and more natural player animations. Thanks to this switch, the experience “will be far more true-to-life than ever before.”
All confirmed licenses so far: Premier League addition
Sports Interactive have confirmed that the game will carry the official English Premier League license. According to the details provided by the devs, all 20 Premier League clubs will be fully realised with official logos, kits, and player photos.
With the Premier League’s official debut, English football will be fully licensed from the top division down to the National League.
Additionally, it’s expected that Sports Interactive will maintain licenses for Europe’s most important club competitions such as the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, the German Bundesliga, the French Ligue 1, and hundreds of teams like Porto, AC Milan, Inter Miami, and more.
All in all, that’s everything we know so far Football Manager 2025. There’s still quite a bit of time before its release, so we’ll make sure to keep you updated on all the newest details.
Until then, check out the best wonderkids to sign for your FM24 save along with the best Principles to instill in your players.