Sports Interactive has postponed the release of Football Manager 26's update 26.0.6 due to an unresolved performance problem. The update, which includes over 200 fixes, was originally set for the Steam Public Beta Track on November 19. Fans have expressed frustration over the game's ongoing issues since its launch two weeks ago.
Update Details
The planned update for Football Manager 26, version 26.0.6, was announced on November 18 via the official forums. It promised more than 200 fixes and tweaks, such as adjustments to player wage demands, an option to set an FPS limit in preferences, and changes to how European coefficient points are awarded. A detailed change list was to follow the full release on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Stores later that week.
However, on November 19, Sports Interactive confirmed a "knock-on performance issue" that could impact the beta rollout. By 5:30 PM, the update was fully postponed as the team had not resolved the problem. Separately, work continues on the Match Engine, with more details expected soon.
Console and Other Versions
Despite the delay for PC, the console version of Football Manager 26 is still scheduled for an update on November 21, subject to the submissions process. Updates for Football Manager 26 Touch and Mobile are planned for early the following week.
Fan Reactions
Players have criticized the decision amid broader complaints about the game's launch. One fan tweeted: "It's incredibly frustrating to pay for a game that clearly wasn't ready. It's been 2 weeks since the official release and FM is still full of major issues. The online mode is literally unplayable, and you can't even deliver an update on the day it's promised. This is unacceptable."
Twitch streamer Nerdphonic called the handling "insane," adding that Sports Interactive is "continually not learning lessons" on communication. On Reddit, users described the release as a "terrible" experience, with one noting bugs in a save with FC Barcelona and another questioning how many more "own goals" the studio could make. Many highlighted the game as "unplayable" in parts.