"Football Manager 25 Cancellation Announced"

Sega has made a surprising announcement that has left fans of the niche yet highly popular Football Manager series in shock: there will be no new installment for the 2025 season. In an official statement, Sega and Sports Interactive confirmed the cancellation of the game and stated that all preorders would be fully refunded.

What led to this decision? The announcement revealed that the game, which had already faced two delays, was simply too unfinished to release. The developers had ambitiously promised a major technological breakthrough for the new installment, but it appears they were unable to meet those expectations. This level of transparency from the developers is noteworthy, especially when compared to other sports simulators that sometimes release games with minimal changes year after year. (We're looking at you, NBA 2K!)

Despite the commendable honesty, the news is undoubtedly disappointing for fans. Adding to the frustration, the developers also confirmed that Football Manager 24 will not receive an update with the new season's data. This decision could significantly impact players, particularly those who have historically leveraged their in-game success to secure real-life positions at football clubs. As a result, for the next year, fans will have to make do with an outdated version of the game.

Now, all that remains is for fans to await further announcements from Sega and Sports Interactive about the future of the Football Manager series.