An update on the future of Football Manager.
Studio Director, Miles Jacobson, reveals key projects in development and how they'll transform your FM experience in the short and long-term.
https://www.footballmanager.com/news/future-football-manager
Football Manager 2023
The future Of Football Manager
An update on the future of Football Manager.
Studio Director, Miles Jacobson, reveals key projects in development and how they'll transform your FM experience in the short and long-term.
https://www.footballmanager.com/news/future-football-manager
Football Manager 2023: Play For Free
Jump into the managerial hotseat this weekend with Football Manager 2023 now available to play for free.
PC and Mac users will be able to try out FM23 on Steam completely free until 6:00pm BST on Monday, June 26th. Xbox Live Gold subscribers can access FM23 Console at no cost before 9:00am BST on June 26th.
To continue your journey to footballing glory after the free play period, take advantage of both titles being available at 50% off until mid-July*.
Football Manager 2023 provides you with the closest thing to being a real manager, delivering unmatched levels of detail and drama as you write your own headlines and dominate the competition.
If you already have a Steam account, getting access to FM23 is straightforward.
On Steam, head to the Football Manager 2023 page. Instead of there being a button labelled ‘Add to Cart’, the game will be marked as ‘Free to Play’ and the button will read ‘Play Game’. Clicking ‘Play Game’ will add FM23 to your library and it will remain playable until the free access period ends.
If you don’t have a Steam account yet, no problem – getting set up is simple. Head to Steam and follow the instructions to install the game launcher. From here you’ll be able to register for a free account, which in turn will allow you to follow the process outlined in the paragraph above.
Football Manager 2023 Console on Xbox focuses on football’s most important areas – tactics, transfers and matchdays – as you battle for bragging rights on the pitch.
Xbox Live Gold subscribers should go to the ‘Games With Gold’ page where they will find further details on how to access FM23 Console.
Free access to both FM23 and FM23 Console is only available for the duration of the promotional period. After this, you can continue playing the beautiful game your way by purchasing at any time, with all career progress made during the free period saved directly to your chosen platform.
*Exact sale period timings vary by platform. Check our sale news story for full information.
Save 50% On Football Manager 2023 Across All Platforms
Complete this transfer window’s best deal with Football Manager 2023 now 50% off across all platforms.
With more than 120 leagues from 53 of the world’s biggest nations to choose from, it’s time for you to jump into the managerial hotseat and make your mark as you chase the biggest prizes football has to offer.
The sale period runs until 18:00 BST on Thursday, 13th July, although exact timings and discount levels vary by platform and territory. A full breakdown is provided in the table below.
If you’re unsure which version of Football Manager is best suited to you, head over to our Compare Games page to learn more.
*This is the end time for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In the Americas, the sale ends at 7:59AM BST on Thursday, 6th July, and in Asia it finishes at 4:59PM BST on Wednesday, 5th July.
**This is the end time for the EMEA region. It ends at 7:59AM BST on Wednesday, 12th July in the Americas and at 4:59PM BST in Asia.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904540/Football_Manager_2023/
Get 40% Off Football Manager 2023 Now
As Europe’s elite take centre stage in the UEFA Champions League, it’s time for you to compete for the game’s biggest trophies with Football Manager 2023 now 40% off across all platforms.
The sale period runs until 6pm BST on Monday, 22nd May, although exact timings and discounts vary by platform and territory. A detailed breakdown is shown in the table below.
Make all the key decisions on and off the pitch as you manage your club to glory on the biggest stages.
To gain a better understanding of which version of Football Manager is best for you, visit our Compare Games page.
*This is the end time for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In the Americas, the sale ends at 7:59am BST on Thursday, 25th May, and in Asia it ends at 4:59pm BST on Wednesday, May 24th.
**This is the end time for the EMEA and Asia regions. In the Americas, the sale ends at 7:59pm BST on Tuesday, May 23rd.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904540/Football_Manager_2023/
FM23 China Data Update Available Now
The China Data Update for Football Manager 2023 is now live across all platforms*.
A standalone release because of the later than usual closing of the Chinese transfer window, this Update features more than 83,000 database changes.
A new save game will be required to play with these competition and data-specific changes in place. There are a few small general gameplay fixes included in this update and these will take effect in current careers.
The changes in the 23.5 update include, but are not limited to:
- Addressed an issue where 'Add/Remove Leagues' was adding newgens as opposed to real players
- [FM23 Editor] Fixed an issue where specific editor files failed to be verified
- [FM23 Console] Addressed an issue where users were unable to start Versus mode with imported teams
Most updates of this nature should download automatically but if yours doesn’t, simply quit and relaunch Steam or the Epic Games Store to prompt it to do so. If you’re playing via the Windows Store or Game Pass, you may need to manually search for the update.
You can manually check for updates on Xbox by hovering over Football Manager 2023 Console, pressing the menu button, navigating to 'Manage game and add-ons' and selecting 'updates'.
To check for an update on PS5, highlight a game thumbnail in your games home and press the options button to display the options menu. Select Check for Update. If an update is available, follow the instructions to install the update.
On your iPhone and iPad, apps that you download from the App Store are automatically updated by default. If there's an issue, you can update an app manually.
For FM23 Mobile players on Android, the game should update automatically. You can update manually by opening the Google Play Store App and tapping the profile icon. From there, tap ‘Manage Apps and Device’. Apps with an update available are labelled 'Update available'.
*Please note that the update may go live at different times on each platform.
Mastering The Press In FM23
Since the 1970s, pressing has become increasingly important in football. As more teams focus on regaining the ball quickly and efficiently, pressing with commitment and intelligence is key to success in the modern game.
Pressing is vital to most Football Manager 2023 tactics. On The Byline, Rock’s End FM provides a detailed guide to help you master the press.
Maintain A Happy Squad In FM23 With The Dynamics Centre
Ever get halfway through a season, things are going well and then you’ve got certain players moaning at you for not playing enough, or teammates complaining to each other about treating a player unfairly? You’re not alone.
The Dynamics tab in Football Manager 2023 is an essential tool to helping you maintain a happy and successful squad. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see Will Goddard takes a deep dive into all of its key features and what it can tell you about your players and their social groups.
Top Tips For Lower League Management In FM23
It’s a story many can tell – starting a Football Manager career at an unfancied team in the lower divisions and eventually leading them to multiple promotions and continental glory.
Lower league management isn’t always easy though, particularly if you’re used to working at the top levels of the game or you’re new to FM. So, to help you, we’ve put together a list of top tips to help you ace your next lower league adventure in FM23.
Finding The Perfect False Nine In FM23
This article could, in all honesty, have just consisted of an image of Lionel Messi. However, that wouldn’t be all that helpful for encouraging all of you to use one of my favourite roles in Football Manager, the False Nine, more often.
In this Byline blog, Ihor Crusadertsar outlines the key characteristics of an ideal False Nine before highlighting some FM23 formations geared towards maximising the False Nine's unique skillset.
Recreating Brighton & Hove Albion's Tactical Style In FM23
Since his appointment as Brighton & Hove Albion manager in September 2022, Roberto De Zerbi has received plaudits for his entertaining and effective style of play.
Making the most of a lot of the good work done by his predecessor, the Italian has crafted a bespoke tactical approach that is paying off for his side in league and cup.
Having studied a lot of the Seagulls’ recent games, Dan Gear has put together this explainer to show how you get your sides playing just like them in Football Manager 2023.
If you're interested in getting your team playing like the Seagulls in Football Manager 2023, be sure to visit The Byline on The Football Manager website.