i still got man utd back on track in football manager 26 but its a step ...

The pre-launch hype, understandably, got wildly out of control for Football Manager 26, and even though Sports Interactive was somewhat transparent about features being removed, nobody expected just how buggy and half-baked the final product would be. It's still Football Manager, and there's still a lot to love, but it's abundantly clear this game was only released because it had to be contractually. Keep playing Football Manager 2024, and wait until Football Manager 27 if you don't think you'll be able to stomach missing features and buggy UI. £38.99 at very.co.uk(PC) £40.99 at Fanatical(PC) £42.85 at ShopTo.Net(PC) £44.95 at Amazon

Pros

  • In-possession and out-of-possession tactics are a game-changer
  • The match engine is a genuine step forward
  • Some parts of the UI are improved
  • Small quality-of-life enhancements

Cons

  • Countless bugs and glitches, both minor and major
  • The match engine is still eons behind other football games
  • Other parts of the UI are terribly designed
  • Numerous features have been removed