Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (with updates 22H2), Windows 11 (with updates 23H2) Processeur : Desktop: Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100 Laptop: Intel Core i3-330M or AMD A6-5200 Requires SSE4.2 & SSSE3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 380 or Intel HD 530 Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or AMD Radeon R9 M375 or Intel HD 530 512MiB VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Microsoft no longer supports W
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 – with updates (23H2) Processeur : Desktop: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Laptop: Intel Core i5-1035G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 3750H Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile or AMD Radeon RX 6600M DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Football Manager 26
Dedicated managers are sinking massive hours into the latest tactical overhaul despite a rocky launch. While the core loop retains its addictive pull with 58% of long-term players offering praise, the technical state of the game remains a significant hurdle for the community.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 69 | 37 | 5 | 27 |
| Interface / UX | 56 | 4 | 6 | 46 |
| Stability / bugs | 45 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 95 h on median; those who dislike it: 62 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 39,3 % of players.
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Strengths
- Deep-seated engagement keeps veterans playing, with 178 positive mentions out of 307 for those logging over 25 hours.
- The core tactical gameplay continues to satisfy many, garnering 37 positive mentions out of 69.
- Visual fidelity receives a slight nod of approval with 6 positive mentions out of 9.
Weaknesses
- Technical instability plagues the experience, cited in 41 negative mentions out of 45 regarding bugs.
- The redesigned interface has alienated the player base, resulting in 46 negative mentions out of 56.
- Overall content depth is under scrutiny, with 8 negative mentions out of 14.
Who is it for?
This title is strictly for series veterans who can overlook significant technical instability and a clunky interface to get to the underlying tactical simulation. Casual newcomers or those sensitive to bugs will likely find the current state frustrating.
Verdict
Football Manager 26 is currently a tale of two games: a solid simulation engine buried under a layer of frustrating technical issues. Once the developers address the widespread UI complaints and critical bugs, it will likely return to its former glory.
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