Football Manager 2026 players can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the highly anticipated update, previously delayed, has now been released through Steam's Public Beta Track. The substantial patch addresses more than 200 different issues that have been plaguing the game since its launch earlier this month.
What's Fixed in the FM26 Update?
The comprehensive update tackles some of the most frustrating problems reported by the FM26 community, including significant improvements to the wage negotiation system. Players managing youth teams and lower league clubs will notice much more reasonable salary demands from their squad members, a issue that had been described as "ridiculous" by frustrated managers on forums like Reddit.
Sports Interactive confirmed the update was initially scheduled for release on November 19 via the Beta Track, with a full rollout planned for November 20. However, developers discovered a "knock on" effect that required additional attention, pushing back the release by a day.
Key Improvements and Bug Fixes
Among the most notable changes are fixes to online match freezes that have been disrupting games between friends. The patch also introduces several quality-of-life improvements, including the ability to adjust frame rate settings and crowd quality preferences.
The Saudi League's artificial intelligence has received particular attention, with refined logic for clubs in the region when purchasing players. This addresses concerns about unrealistic transfer behaviour that had been affecting game balance.
Other significant fixes include resolving issues where player condition would always display as full, correcting European coefficient calculations, and ensuring that ineligible players can no longer be registered for matches. The update also tackles numerous interface problems and crash scenarios that have affected stability.
When Will the Update Be Fully Available?
Provided no further complications arise, the complete update is expected to roll out to all platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on November 21. Console and touch editions will receive their corresponding updates on the same day.
For players who have been holding off on their FM26 experience due to technical issues, this massive patch represents a significant step forward in stabilising the game and addressing community concerns. The extensive list of fixes suggests that Sports Interactive has been listening carefully to player feedback since the game's release.
