Overview
- The game releases today, 4 November, with storefronts listing availability around 4pm GMT (8am PST / 11am EST / 5pm CET), while Xbox’s exact release time was not confirmed at publication.
- FM26 debuts on the Unity engine with a redesigned match engine and reworked interface intended to modernize match presentation and management workflows.
- Official licences now include the Premier League, FIFA branding for major international competitions such as the World Cup, and the Barclays Women’s Super League, with 14 playable women’s leagues across 11 nations.
- The title arrives on PC in the full version and as a Console edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with Touch 26 coming to Nintendo Switch and tablets, plus a mobile version available via Netflix.
- Early reception is mixed, with a Metacritic average near 72; beta players encountered bugs and UI friction, multiple hotfixes were issued, and further updates are expected post-launch.