Get the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one this festive period…

Until 23:59 GMT on Saturday 26th December, you can get 10% off Football Manager 2021 for PC/Mac* on the Epic Games Store, Steam and the FM store.

This promotion also covers our FM21 Special Editions, including the official Southampton FC edition that features the club’s fully licensed kits, badge and player likenesses.

FM21 increases the focus on you, the manager, giving you all the tools you need to succeed at the highest level. Take charge of one of more than 2,000 clubs across 53 of the world’s biggest footballing nations and start creating the future today.

*This sale is for Football Manager 2021 only – it does not include FM21 Mobile, FM21 Touch or the FM21 Xbox Edition.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably got a go-to save for every edition of Football Manager. It might be your local team or a club that has a special place in your heart. That traditional save is like a comfy pair of slippers.

However, we thought it was about time you looked at spicing up those go-to saves and doing things a little differently for Football Manager 2021

Visit the Byline on the Football Manager website to see the six ways which can give your traditional career a twist.

Whilst the weather outside is frightful, staying indoors to play Football Manager is starting to look even more delightful, and what better way to enjoy than with the 21.2 major update? Containing a number of tweaks, improvements and fixes as listed in our changelist below, the update is save game compatible allowing you to continue your pre-existing saves.

That’s not all though, we’re also pleased to announce the release of updates for Football Manager 2021 Touch across PC/Mac/Android and iOS and Football Manager Xbox Edition available exclusively on the Xbox platforms.

If you encounter any kind of issues when running the game, we’d recommend reading our FAQ for troubleshooting help. You can also contact our team directly for further support via our ticketing system.

On behalf of everyone here at Sports Interactive as we come to the end of 2020, we very much hope you stay safe, enjoy the holiday period and perhaps even get your team’s name carved into a few trophies along the way.

21.2 Major Update Changelist (including, but not limited to)
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Stability and Technical
- Further changes to issues related to blurry text and mouse-cursor appearing misaligned
- Re-added options to change resolution settings in full screen mode
- Number of stability improvements

Gameplay
- Unable to set some staff members to certain responsibilities
- Board incorrectly blocking deals due to wanting vast fees for players
- Recalculating how analysts produce their overall report ratings
- Staff missing from coaching assignment list for relevant squads
- Further improvements to inactive leagues generating newgens

Match Engine 21.4.0
- Better clearances
- Attackers attacking area/far post better
- Better balancing to defenders challenging for aerial balls
- Defenders marking too literally tweaks
- Move to offer passing options improvements
- Passing focus fix to long lateral passes
- Some improvements to aerial interceptions for defenders
- Sent assistant referees on training course to remove some overzealous offsides being given and sort positioning during penalties

Competitions and Rule Groups*
- Various rule updates for Croatia, Serbia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Brazil, Uruguay, Romania, Russia and Scotland
- Spanish and Portuguese B-Team promotion fixes
- Fix for B teams incorrectly appearing in the Italian Cup
- Copa America originally scheduled for 2020 will now be played in 2021.

User Interface
- Can't proceed into a match if pressing back on Team Selection panel when managing international side
- Changing manager appearance from the Start Screen does not remember any changes

For a more detailed list of changes including for the Match Engine and game editors, please visit our Community forum.

*In some instances, changes to competitions, rules and registrations will require starting a new game to come into effect.

In this strangest of years, the global transfer market has looked a little different. Windows have been open at different times and clubs are keener than ever to find value. As always, we kept our eye on the comings and goings across the footballing world and here are nine transfers we’re excited about.

Visit the Byline on the Football Manager website to see the nine transfers that you should look out for in FM21.

We’ve just released Minor Update 21.1.3 which is now available to download via Epic and Steam.

Updates will be downloaded automatically, but if you find for whatever reason you’re having difficulties doing so, we’d recommend restarting Epic or Steam.

Again, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank anyone who has taken the time to leave us feedback or raise issues to us via our forums and our support team.

Minor Update 21.1.3 (includes but not limited to):
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- Updates to competition and registration rules in nations including Israel, Romania, Portugal and South Korea
- Specific tweaks and updates to Brexit and work permit rules in-game
- Addressing in-game text appearing blurry in certain resolutions
- Crash and Stability fixes
- Editor fixes including those related to passing basic rules test and adding additional divisions
- Improvements to newgen generation in inactive leagues
- Reduced examples of lag appearing within development centre
- Fixed rare example where player could get stuck at kick-off after half time
- Addressed hotseat issue where 'awaiting media reaction' would stay on screen
- Touchline tablet no longer showing incorrect team on shot map
- Improved functionality of dragging players on squad screen

If you encounter any problems following this update, please check our FAQ - https://fm21.info/support-FAQ for solutions or create a support ticket - https://fm21.info/support-ticket.

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We’ve just released Hotfix 21.1.2 which is now available to download via Steam and Epic. The update should begin downloading immediately, however if you find you have any problem doing so, we’d recommend restarting Steam or the Epic Launcher.

The fixes listed in our changelist below are save game compatible:

21.1.2 Changelist (includes but not limited to)
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- Users getting stuck before penalty shootouts
- Users getting stuck post-match
- Users stuck with 'waiting to go live' popup during network games
- Rare crash when viewing player information panel
- Rare crash for end of season review item
- Ball teleports when goalkeeper taking penalty during shootouts
- 'Accept and Give Ultimatum' incorrectly accepts all offers
- Entire intra-squad friendly first XI ineligible
- Players out on loan not getting work permit points for league banding
- Dugout staying on screen during highlights
- Match stats selected from scoreboard resets when entering tactics or half-time
- Touchline tablet functionality improvements

If you encounter any problems following this update please check our FAQ for solutions or create a support ticket.

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We've released hotfix 21.1.1. for Football Manager 2021 to address the issue mentioned in the changelist below. As always, it’s save game compatible and will automatically download via Steam. If you have difficulties in doing so, we'd recommend restarting the Steam.

20.1.1 Changelist
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- Fixed a crash affecting some users running the game in Korean

We want to take this opportunity to everyone who has taken the time to raise any issues with us directly and we'll be releasing further updates containing fixes and tweaks with the aim of making the Football Manager experience the best it possibly can be.

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The time has arrived… Football Manager 2021 is out now.

PC and Mac users can download and play FM21 now from the Epic Games Store and Steam. Those who have been enjoying the FM21 Beta can find details below on how to update their game and continue their progress.

We’re also delighted to say that FM21 Mobile can now be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. Those of you who pre-ordered on iOS devices will be able to play immediately.

FM21 Xbox arrives on December 1st, with FM21 Touch (PC/Mac/iOS/Android) joining the squad on the same day. We’ll also be making a return to Nintendo Switch ™ before the end of the year.

FM21 Beta Players
Those of you who’ve been enjoying the FM21 Beta can simply quit and restart the Epic Games Launcher or Steam and the game will update to the full release build. All single-player progress made in the Beta will automatically carry forward.

HOW TO INSTALL

PURCHASES FROM EPIC
Quit and restart the Epic Games Launcher and you’ll see that Football Manager 2021 is available to install.

PURCHASES FROM STEAM
Simply quit and restart Steam and you’ll see that Football Manager 2021 is available to install.

PURCHASES FROM ANY OTHER PARTICIPATING DIGITAL RETAILERS
Your retailer should have sent you a confirmation email with a code, or a link to redeem your code which can be activated on Steam by following the instructions below:

1. Launch the Steam client software and log into your Steam account or create a new, free account
2. Click the Games Menu
3. Choose Activate a Product on Steam
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process

PHYSICAL PURCHASES
Physical purchases will include a DVD, activation key, and instructions for installation.

What To Expect
New additions and game upgrades in Football Manager 2021 deliver added levels of depth, drama and football authenticity. FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your managerial prowess and command success at your club.

Experienced FM players will notice upgrades and polished mechanics straight away, making the game look cleaner, faster and fresher than ever before.

For more insight on what to expect from FM21, check out our Feature Blogs.

FM21 Mobile
FM21 Mobile is the fastest route to footballing glory for managers in a hurry to reach the top of the game. Three brand-new playable nations make this year’s edition our best and most international offering to date.

For full details on what's new in FM21 Mobile check out our headline feature list.

The wait is finally over - the Football Manager 2021 Beta is now live and ready for installation on the Epic Games Store and Steam.

If you have bought FM21 from a SEGA-approved digital retailer, you’ll be delighted to know that the game is now fully playable* and includes the online modes Create-A-Club and Online Career Mode with cross-compatibility between Epic and Steam. As always, any progress made in Career Mode can be carried forward when your game updates on full release on Tuesday 24th November.

Those yet to pre-purchase can still do so any time prior to full release from a participating digital retailer to get 10% off and access to the Beta. A full list of participating retailers can be found on the SEGA website.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM FM21
We’re sure that most of you know the drill by now, but this is a Beta and not the full game, so you may encounter some bugs and glitches which our developers will be working tirelessly to fix before full release. Feedback is essential to us, so if you do find any issues, please use the Report Bug button on the sidebar in the game. Alternatively, you can log them on our community forums.

If you want a little refresher on our new features, check out the video above or our Feature Blogs for a deeper dive.

FM21 is our most refined title yet and experienced FM players will notice upgrades and optimisations straight away.

HOW TO INSTALL
PURCHASES FROM EPIC
Quit and restart the Epic Games Launcher and you’ll see that Football Manager 2021 is available to install.

PURCHASES FROM STEAM
Simply quit and restart Steam and you’ll see that Football Manager 2021 is available to install.

PURCHASES FROM ANY OTHER PARTICIPATING DIGITAL RETAILER
Your retailer should have sent you a confirmation email with a code, or a link to redeem your code which can be activated on Steam by following the instructions below:

1. Launch the Steam client software and log into your Steam account or create a new, free account
2. Click the Games Menu
3. Choose Activate a Product on Steam
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process

*Fantasy Draft, The Store, Steam Workshop and both the Pre and In-Game Editor are not available in the Beta.

With the Football Manager 2021 Beta period now having started, we’re sure many of you are contemplating which corner of the globe you’ll head for first. Picking the place where that all-important first save in the new game begins can be a tricky business though. To help you, we put our thinking caps on and picked out eight of the most exciting teams to manage in FM21.