Official Football Manager 2019 Announcement

[Neil Brock]

 

New Season, New Look, New Leagues. Football Manager 2019 To Debut on November 2^nd

London, England – 6 August 2018: With fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming season, Sports Interactive and SEGA are delighted to announce that would-be managers will get the chance to ensure their team finishes top of the league when Football Manager 2019 hits the streets on Friday, November 2^nd with a new look brand.

Football Manager 2019 will be saying goodbye to the iconic ‘Manager Man’ who has featured on the cover of every Football Manager game since FM 2005, to be replaced by a manager’s eye view of the pitch as the gaffer and players head down the tunnel ahead of a big match. With redesigned logos, loads of new and improved features, and the implementation of the DFL Bundesliga license for the first time, Football Manager 2019 is set to be even more comprehensive in its realism than ever before. See the new look for the first time in this exclusive trailer:

 

From today, fans who pre-purchase Football Manager 2019 (for PC and Mac), from a SEGA approved digital retailer* or pre-order from a participating physical retailer will receive a 10% discount right up until launch. Furthermore, those who pre-purchase through a SEGA approved digital retailer will be able to kick-off their managerial careers early through a fully-playable Beta version, which will be available roughly two weeks prior to the official street date (single player careers started in the Beta can be carried across to the full game).

The first details of the key features in Football Manager 2019 will be revealed in late September through the relaunched Football Manager website and via the official FM social media channels (including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and of course these Community Forums).

All three versions of the game – Football Manager 2019 (for PC and Mac), Football Manager 2019 Touch (for PC, Mac, iOS and Android) and Football Manager 2019 Mobile (for iOS and Android) will be released on November 2^nd.

*Pre-release Beta is available from SEGA approved digital retailers only; please check here for an exhaustive list of digital retailers and more details as to what constitutes a SEGA approved retailer.

[talhak]

Brilliant news to start a Monday!  Between, the trailer is amazing! 

Edit: Pre-order is successfully completed as always  

Edited August 6, 2018 by talhak

[XaW]

I can't wait! Already marked the day in my calendar!

[HUNT3R]

With this new "era", hopefully a couple of fresh new ideas and a shake-up in one or two modules. Looking forward to seeing what's new and different.

[BoxToBox]

In.

[CFuller]

What a pleasant surprise. I think a new look was overdue after 14 years, to be honest, and this suggests that major changes could be afoot.

This will be my '20th anniversary' FM, so I'm especially excited to hear about what's in store this time around.

[a.panda]

Finally Bundesliga license! Great job SI, maybe try to get the J.League ones as well? 

[craiigman]

Available for pre-order/purchase with no details on new features for another month.. 

[Huey Lewis]

5 minutes ago, craiigman said:

Available for pre-order/purchase with no details on new features for another month.. 

[Crispypaul]

Have really enjoyed FM 18 so looking forward to this 

[BeykanSahin]

I think people who own FM 18 should get 25% discount like last year.

[decapitated]

Pre-ordered

[grade]

I really like the trailer. Got me exited for it.

The new logo, also looks more minimalist. I like it.

I will probably buy with the pre-order discount, because no matter what I say, of never pre-order games, without knowing the features, but if the features are disappointing or not I end up buying the game. Might has well get discount for it. :P

Counting down for the late of september for the new announcements.  

[Gorando]

Awesome. Going to preorder right now.

[Spurs08]

Sad to see the end of the "loyalty bonus" on pre-orders, that seems like a really good initiative. 

[Marc.Foster050]

1st thing to do on this seasons game. Change Schalke to Gelsenkirchen

[coady]

The trailer is excellent!

The 10% off deal also lasts a month after the start of the features announcements so just wait if you want to know the features first.

Also, considering most players rack up 100's, if not over 1000 hours on each FM, I don't think we can complain at the value for money at under £35 a year.

I look forward to playing the new game, good job as always SI!

[westy8chimp]

The advert seems quite focussed on the first person perspective. If i was a betting man id say we will have first person interaction in media day, locker room, medics room, board room and scouting room... Or something like that. 

This has come too early  a mont to anticipate the first features... 

[XaW]

4 minutes ago, coady said:

Also, considering most players rack up 100's, if not over 1000 hours on each FM, I don't think we can complain at the value for money at under £35 a year.

I bought FM18 for £35 and I've currently played 1110 hours. So that equals out to about 0,0315 £/hr. I'd say that value for my money!

[steff13]

great news! I'm returning from my business trip on november 01, right to a tee

but it's a shame that I won't try beta

[Connor]

I am looking to upgrade my laptop with FM19 in mind.

When will recommended system requirements be released, if not for a while is there possibly some guidance available please. Would system FM18 system requirements be comparable for example?

[CFuller]

6 minutes ago, Connor said:

I am looking to upgrade my laptop with FM19 in mind.

When will recommended system requirements be released, if not for a while is there possibly some guidance available please. Would system FM18 system requirements be comparable for example?

Minimum system requirements can be found on the FM19 Steam page.

[Connor]

Many thanks @CFuller

[FourFourRED]

Less money on fancy adverts and bring the loyalty bonus back, please.

[Vali184]

Is the trailer made with in-game footage? I'd like to see reworked press conferences and team talks in the locker room.

[Mr U Rosler]

Always the best £35 I spend all year.

Loyalty discounts not required.

[Cedrik]

Cool . Deeply hope they finally changed the whole system of transfers this year, but no major expectations, just curious whilst waiting for more details that will probably come as usual somewhere next month. 

Edited August 6, 2018 by Cedrik

[jWaSiMhE]

Great new typeface and general look. Despite the naysayers each year this 'game' providers 100s of hours of joy. Long may it continue.

[fm2020.smith]

is the patch out yet

[Ninza]

Hope we get better regen faces that are more realistic

[robsfc]

39 minutes ago, Ninza said:

Hope we get better regen faces that are more realistic

Agreed. And the option to change hair/skin colour in the in-game editor.

[ncamb]

I just hope that online problems will be fixed

[MBarbaric]

hope this means there will be a first-person view from the sideline and you have a laptop to watch the game in 2d at the same time

[Viking]

I like the logo. Pre-ordered. Now for the painful three month wait.

 

And here's not hoping  we will see first person stuff in-game.

[rdbayly]

A trailer for the game that doesn’t show a single thing from the game. Audacious.

[PMLF]

7 hours ago, a.panda said:

Finally Bundesliga license! Great job SI, maybe try to get the J.League ones as well? 

And Brazil, but the system in Brazil to get licenses is very complicated (you need to license the clubs and the every player separately).

[trickz]

Skipped the 18 version because how disappointing it was.

I'm a bit excited but I won't buy the game unless:

- Regens are improved

- The UI is reworked to be more simple and look more minimalist

- Better match engine

 

If these are in the 19 version, I will gladly buy it. If not, it's another skipped year for me.

Edited August 6, 2018 by trickz

[Tony Wright 747]

12 minutes ago, trickz said:

Skipped the 18 version because how disappointing it was.

I'm a bit excited but I won't buy the game unless:

- Regens are improved

- The UI is reworked to be more simple and look more minimalist

- Better match engine

 

If these are in the 19 version, I will gladly buy it. If not, it's another skipped year for me.

I pretty much feel the same way, and more realistic looking stadiums, not so bright lighting and far less replica shirts in the crowd

[Alerion]

Can someoen maybe officialy confirm if we get german language support or not with the BuLi license ? Thank you

[Lord Rowell]

Following my usual strategy of skip one, buy one. So, this one is now pre-ordered

[OkMarius]

A bit sad to see no proper discount for people who own all previous versions of FM. I like the thing you did with FM17 where you got 5% discount for each version you own up to 25%.

I also think club researchers all over the world should get a good discount. Without them (us) there is no proper Football Manager, imo.

[Bothan Spy]

I see if you pre-order it from steam you get 10% off! Which means I'll be able to buy the game for...£34.19...oh 

[Hovis Dexter]

The FAQ says

Do we get Touch included with Football Manager 2019?

Yes, if you buy Football Manager 2019 on Windows or MacOS you’ll get the Football Manager Touch 2019 for Windows/MacOS only, via Steam. For the tablet version you’ll have to purchase that separately as there are no retailers who sell games across tablet & home computer formats.

What about Linux ... will FM19 run under Linux?

[Neil Brock]

1 minute ago, Hovis Dexter said:

The FAQ says

Do we get Touch included with Football Manager 2019?

Yes, if you buy Football Manager 2019 on Windows or MacOS you’ll get the Football Manager Touch 2019 for Windows/MacOS only, via Steam. For the tablet version you’ll have to purchase that separately as there are no retailers who sell games across tablet & home computer formats.

What about Linux ... will FM19 run under Linux?

Apologies, there was an error which has since been corrected. No Linux version this year. As Miles' stated on twitter, it was no longer financially viable:

 

[Hovis Dexter]

10 minutes ago, Neil Brock said:

Apologies, there was an error which has since been corrected. No Linux version this year. As Miles' stated on twitter, it was no longer financially viable:

 

10 minutes ago, Neil Brock said:

 

Goodbye FM it was nice knowing you

[FallenAng3l]

it says 7gb space needed on Hard Drive , is this the game size on disc (7gb) ???

[carloshcorbalan]

Seria bueno que se pudieran actualizar las transferencias sin tener que  comenzar una nueva partida...

El sistema actual es obsoleto....

Favor cambiarlo.....

Gracias....

[dcu223]

Can we now get Cards ?

[themadsheep2001]

1 hour ago, OkMarius said:

A bit sad to see no proper discount for people who own all previous versions of FM. I like the thing you did with FM17 where you got 5% discount for each version you own up to 25%.

I also think club researchers all over the world should get a good discount. Without them (us) there is no proper Football Manager, imo.

I don't know if this is the reasoning for it so do not take it as gospel at all, but you had a small but vocal minority on here, who did nothing but berate that idea from announcement until well after release, maybe that's why its gone.

[shadster]

Nice trailer! I know that's probably not going to change soon, but it would be so nice if SI could launch the game earlier, on September or October,it always seems forever since the season starts until we can play with our team on FM. And how cool would it be if finally this year FM gives us a decent training system? But I will not get my hopes high on this either..