Sega has announced a significant delay for Football Manager 25, now scheduled to release in March 2025, just two months prior to the European Champions League Final. The development team, Sports Interactive, stated that they require additional time to ensure the game maintains high-quality standards. The decision comes after a challenging development cycle where progress has been slower than anticipated. The studio emphasized that this installment marks a major technical and visual leap for the series, making the delay necessary. Fans can expect an early access option before the official launch, and a full gameplay reveal is slated for January.

Why was Football Manager 25 delayed?

The delay was primarily due to the development team needing more time to ensure the game's quality and overall experience meets expectations after a difficult development cycle.

Football Manager is an iconic football management simulation that offers players deep and immersive gameplay, allowing them to manage clubs of various sizes across numerous leagues globally. This installment aims to include fully-licensed Premier League teams, introduce women's football, and leverage Unity for significant visual enhancements, representing a modernization for the franchise which has traditionally been cautious with updates.