Football Manager 25 canceled in a refreshing show of concern for quality
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The developer of Football Manager 2024 has announced that the game will not receive updates with the new season's players, prompting refunds for preorder customers. The company is focusing on enhancing the game's availability on subscription platforms like Xbox Game Pass. Industry trends show annual sports games often lack substantial innovation, impacting player satisfaction adversely. Observers have noted similar patterns across franchises, leading to concerns over stagnation and player disillusionment. Notable financial impacts have also been felt, demonstrating a growing sentiment of disappointment among sports gaming fans.
The developer's statement notes that preorder customers are getting refunds. Football Manager 2024 will not receive an update with the new season's players and data.
Licensed sports games with annual releases do not typically offer much that's new or improved for their fans.
Players bemoaned the lack of new features and innovation, including in-game physics and goal-scoring mechanisms, according to analysts.
eFootball 2022 might be considered more tragedy than farce. The series, originally an anticipated sports title, failed to meet expectations.
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