Football Manager 2016 looks like it’ll be the best version of the popular simulation game yet.
Which is both a blessing and a curse for long time fans of the series. First, the good news.
The new game, released in November, will allow player’s unprecedented levels of customisation over their manager.
#FM16 Customise your own touchline manager character & see them and other managers on the touchline pic.twitter.com/DKGINbgTPg
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
A Create-a-Club mode, which will mean Renford Rejects will finally get to play in the Premier League.
#FM16 Replace an existing team with one of your own. Choose a name, colours & add yourself with Create-a-Club mode pic.twitter.com/R4idbqyt35
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
And Prozone integration for match stats.
#FM16 Deeper match analysis, player & team stats with Prozone integration pic.twitter.com/at0rExlQxb
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
Alongside a host of other improvements to last year’s game.
#FM16 Match engine – 2000+ new animations, deeper set-piece control, improved AI & brand-new highlights package pic.twitter.com/MMdeBFcWro
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
#FM16 Go head-to-head with mates in Fantasy Draft mode pic.twitter.com/wA8ixiFqKz
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
#FM16 Big changes and improvements to transfer, contract, player & contract screens (and many more) pic.twitter.com/UKGykjv9qd
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
#FM16 TOUCH: Cross-play between desktop & tablet pic.twitter.com/LSgk6rjNHX
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
#FM16 EXTRAS: Upgrades to board requests, finances, press conferences & more pic.twitter.com/cK0jjb6jlw
— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 7, 2015
Be warned though, the game is so addictive it may cause you to lose contact with friends and family for months.
However, it’s a small price to play if it means getting Fleetwood Town to the Champions League.
https://twitter.com/grahamruthven/status/640883560329535489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
@grahamruthven @FootballManager Took mine outside and tried to physically snap it once. Harder than you think. I just wanted my life back.
— Stephen Tudor (@SteTudor123) September 7, 2015
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