Football Manager 25 is cancelled

Sega's Unexpected Announcement: No Football Manager 2025

Sega and Sports Interactive have delivered surprising news to fans of the Football Manager series: there will be no new installment for the 2025 season. The decision, announced in an official statement, cites the game's unfinished state as the reason for cancellation. All pre-orders will receive full refunds.

The cancellation follows two previous delays. The developers had ambitiously promised a significant technological leap in the upcoming game, a goal they have apparently been unable to achieve within the planned timeframe. While this upfront honesty is refreshing, particularly in contrast to the sometimes stagnant updates seen in other sports game franchises, the news remains disappointing.

Adding to the letdown, Football Manager 24 will not receive a 2025 season update. This is a significant setback for players, especially given past instances of successful virtual managers securing real-world football club positions based on their in-game achievements. For the next year, only the outdated Football Manager 24 will be available.

The future of the Football Manager franchise remains uncertain, pending further announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive.