Football Manager 2009 patch download details (was authentication and update)

[Miles Jacobson]

The authentication servers are now live for PC users.

We highly advise people to authenticate through the STEAM platform, as with STEAM installed you will get automatic updates, the first of which is already uploaded and ready to go via STEAM.

Updates for non-STEAM platforms, for those who choose to authenticate through Uniloc online, or via telephone, will be available in the next few hours, and links will be posted here. The torrent file will come next, followed by direct downloads, and this thread will be updated.

FM 2009 v9.1.0 PC Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/fm2009_910-pc.exe.torrent?226495BCD9AC9267D30E9FAB48A95F0734165615

Download 1 - http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=57496 (5 mirrors - with huge thanks to our friends at http://worthplaying.com!)

Download 2 - http://www.lespacio.com/fm2009.php (with thanks to Jez @ Laspacio http://www.lespacio.com)

Download 3 - http://www.bdgamers.net/2008/11/14/football-manager-2009-released-patched.html(with thanks to Rajiv at bdgamers.net)

Download 4 - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PNWKHFD3

If you wish to mirror the update, feel free, but please email the mirror information to blogs@sigames.com, NOT on this thread, so that we can verify and update this thread with that info.

For a changelist for the update, please go to http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=60956

Please note that whilst the update will allow many people with below minimum spec machines / graphics cards who had problems with the demo to get the game up and running, some below-spec graphics cards may require the DirectX 9.0 SDK is installed to run the game. This can be downloaded from the following url: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5493F76A-6D37-478D-BA17-28B1CCA4865A&displaylang=en

We have been unable to test this on every graphics card on the market as, well, we don't have all of them, but this should fix the problem for the majority of those with below spec machines. If we find some that are still not up and running, we will look into these issues in the coming weeks.

Please also note that for those who want to get the demo up and running on their below minimum spec machines before purchasing, we are still planning on releasing a compatability patch for the demo, and this will follow in the coming days. We do not have a firm date for this as yet.

FM 2009 v9.1.1 Mac Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/fm2009_911-mac.dmg.torrent?B581DEBCA9C3DC9D9C16CFC396CE6AF9AD40263B

Download 1 - http://www.lespacio.com/fm2009.php (with thanks to Jez @ Laspacio http://www.lespacio.com)

Please ensure that you choose the correct installation directory when asked - This is generally: /Applications/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2009/

WSM 2009 v9.1.0 PC Patch

Torrent - http://torrents.sigames.com:7000/torrents/wsm2009_910-pc.exe.torrent?2D87C57D21DA0590B5A195CC933D5F36089A131E

Download 1 - http://sega.vo.llnwd.net/o15/u/nov2008patch/WSM2009v9.1.0Patch.exe

WSM 2009 v9.1.1 Mac Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/wsm2009_911-mac.dmg.torrent?BDF4D42CEFBE764B0782778C4C521882CD77CA0A

Download 1 - http://www.lespacio.com/fm2009.php (with thanks to Jez @ Laspacio http://www.lespacio.com)

FM 2009 v9.1.0 'Demo Compatability' Patch

Torrent - http://torrents.sigames.com:7000/torrents/fm2009_910_demo-pc.exe.torrent?800FCB360A70E438555E5292A065C862D96E9AE1

Download 1 - http://www.lespacio.com/fm2009.php(with thanks to Jez @ Laspacio http://www.lespacio.com)

FM 2009 Mac v9.1.1 'Demo Compatbility' Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/fm2009_911_demo-mac.dmg.torrent?2BAFD6691AEECF84189DC7C477A7C246307C8E9C

FM 2009 PC v1.1 Editor Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/fm2009_editor_v1.1.exe.torrent?27CB80898AFDA64D1289873896BBF6A165BBE056

FM 2009 Mac v1.1 Editor Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/fm2009_editor_v1.1.dmg.torrent?E6EAD723A76841C3C51625FB0B3B2AEDDD33229C

WSM 2009 PC v1.1 Editor Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/wsm2009_editor_v1.1.exe.torrent?1D7E14607920FE40F5B57725CEAEB15A4CEB5368

WSM 2009 Mac v1.1 Editor Patch

Torrent - http://torrent.sigames.com:7000/torrents/wsm2009_editor_v1.1.dmg.torrent?5711AF1825E65F761FF23038D0BC9172ABD8C04C

(Added by David - SEGA)

IMPORTANT ACTIVATION INFORMATION

When activating your copy of the game. Zero's and O's are virtually identical in appearance on the code itself, so please be careful when you are typing them in.

If you need any help with this, please go to http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=61131

[matt_neil41]

Cheers alot guys, just done it and playing now. Cheers guys

[Mike7077]

Any chance anyone from SI can get in touch with the Royal Mail about where my order is? I'll drive to wherever it is and get it!

[KOP]

How do i activate on steam?

[FelixG]

Anyone got any idea why my activation key isnt working on steam OR unilock?

[fish30018260]

why key isnt working on steam

[David Kempshall]

When activating your copy of the game. Zero's and O's are virtually identical in appearance on the code itself.

For guidance, please check here for a visual of the font - http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3028118710_f04d50ffdb.jpg

If you are still having trouble, I'm afraid it's a case of trial and error.

Apologies and hope you don't have too many Zero's (O's) in your code.

[Pope of Pot, King of Nothi]

I don't think you can activate on Steam until the game is unlocked. The Australian region is still locked, and it's post 6am EDT

[SouthgatesRedWhiteArmy]

Same here....my key doesnt work....says invalid, and ive done it every way possible

[bcooper]

Anyone got any idea why my activation key isnt working on steam OR unilock?

if it has a zero in the code and is not working try an "O" (letter) just in case? (or the other way round, obviously)

[fish30018260]

no its not the o and 0s

[TheGreatRadish]

Nope, not activated on Steam for me yet.

[FelixG]

When activating your copy of the game. Zero's and O's are virtually identical in appearance on the code itself.

For guidance, please check here for a visual of the font - http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3028118710_f04d50ffdb.jpg

If you are still having trouble, I'm afraid it's a case of trial and error.

Apologies and hope you don't have too many Zero's (O's) in your code.

thanks for that!

although...i dont have any zeros in my code!

(EDIT) I was mistaking a 1 for an I

sorted now!

[KOP]

still says unreleased and pre loaded ???

[CSF90]

When activating your copy of the game. Zero's and O's are virtually identical in appearance on the code itself.

For guidance, please check here for a visual of the font - http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3028118710_f04d50ffdb.jpg

If you are still having trouble, I'm afraid it's a case of trial and error.

Apologies and hope you don't have too many Zero's (O's) in your code.

Would've made more sense to just have 0's and no O's

Still, good to see that activation is ready so early. The SEGA announcement made it seem more like they'd be activated at around 10pm or 11pm.

Also, wish I ordered off Steam Instead, I went for the cheap option of The Hut and now probably won't get it until Monday. Bah.

[dbfinch]

Mac users - it has not been possible to get the Mac update through our and SEGA's QA department in time for release tonight. We still plan to release this at some point tomorrow (Friday), and will update when we have more information.

Well, that's a bit disappointing. Though not surprising considering it probably required testing by the same people who failed to notice the Mac right click bug I (and many others) found within like, 5 minutes of playing the game..

Guess I'll be playing it when I get home tomorrow.

[SouthgatesRedWhiteArmy]

Seriously, why use both Zero's and O's!?!?! Absolutley ridiculous!

[fish30018260]

Would've made more sense to just have 0's and no O's

Still, good to see that activation is ready so early. The SEGA announcement made it seem more like they'd be activated at around 10pm or 11pm.

Also, wish I ordered off Steam Instead, I went for the cheap option of The Hut and now probably won't get it until Monday. Bah.

It doesnt matter mate cause steam are not letting anyone activate it

[Benjamin_Ng]

Why does the counter still say that there's another 1 day and 2 hrs left to unlock? I'm from Malaysia and I bought it via Steam.

[NeilUK]

Still saying "unreleased" on Steam with no mention of a key code. I suppose the delay could be while Steam upload the patch. Also no mention on Steam of how to get the manual!

[Valas]

So I guess soonish Steam users will be able to play too ?

Since authentication for normal pc users has started it would only be fair to start for Steam buyers too

[Jabba1988]

having same problem, neither Unilock nor Steam accept my code, and I've tried reversing the 0s and Os as well as proof reading it about 5 times....

[Roscoe]

All activated and steam is currently updating with the patch!!!!!!!

[Jay_88]

How can people play it now? Mine stills says - 'pre-loaded, unreleased'. Where do you get the activation code from? Not really used steam much before so it all seems abit confusing!

[Dr Colossus]

yeah steam still shows preloaded but unreleased for me as well

[Roscoe]

How can people play it now? Mine stills says - 'pre-loaded, unreleased'. Where do you get the activation code from? Not really used steam much before so it all seems abit confusing!

I brought the boxed game from game pre-order!!

[Pope of Pot, King of Nothi]

I think it's because Steam is region coded. Maybe because the release seems staggered? As far as I know UK region gets unlocked at midnight, but Australians get it at 6 am (5 hours earlier), so we don't lose a day

[fish30018260]

I brought the boxed game from game pre-order!!

same here but mine wont activate

[HHUK]

thanks for that!

although...i dont have any zeros in my code!

(EDIT) I was mistaking a 1 for an I

sorted now!

I had an I followed by two 1's so I was able to just about notice the difference. It looks to me like the I is perfectly vertical and the 1's are slightly slanted. Not sure if it's just the way it's printed as a few of the other numbers look slightly wonky.

Good time for activation though, just as Hollyoaks has finished, booya!

[Smileslikefak]

Cool, i done it through Uniloc online. I seem to have missed the first update as i didnt do it through Steam. Hurry with the update for teh non steam users

[thempesth]

ok...one question...i am at 70% pre load...from where do i get the key?

[442master]

going to get this tomorrow thanks si just hope it works with my graphics card don't wont to wait intill the demo to see

[Downswonng]

Steam still doesn't work. Big surprise...

[KOP]

Why won't it activate!

[Roscoe]

same here but mine wont activate

Do you have zero's or o's in you activation code??

If so try them the other way round!

[fish30018260]

how can i do it through Uniloc online my disc install takes me to steam

[fish30018260]

Do you have zero's or o's in you activation code??

If so try them the other way round!

i have mate steam just isnt working

[jack_man]

How long does the patch take to download?

Oh and i may be thick but where do i download the patch, im NOT using steam

[thempesth]

STEAM USERSSSSSSSS....WHERE DID YOU GET THE KEY FROM?cause i am at 75% pre load now, and i have no key

[dudester]

Mine has too many 0's or o's in the code.

[SouthgatesRedWhiteArmy]

So because ive got so many 0's and zero's in my code im going to have to try every combination possible? Idiots!!

[Abs_UK]

is it recommended that everyone update their copy?

[sKyer_xD]

Why does the counter still say that there's another 1 day and 2 hrs left to unlock? I'm from Malaysia and I bought it via Steam.

same here, in Portugal

[Roscoe]

i have mate steam just isnt working

Keep trying, i'm sure it will work soon!

[Nicolai87]

Is there a link for a "normal" patch download or is it just through steam?

[Italia]

What the hell is going on? My 0's and O's I have 2 and I tried all possibilities and it still says invalid. I like this new system but the serial printing is absolutely bull crap.

[Miles Jacobson]

STEAM as a retailer have been a good retailer, and are sticking to the original release dates, as are most retail outlets. So at the time when STEAM are meant to be selling the game, they will be.

There is absolutely nothing that I can do about this as it's completely out of my hands, and I have been told that that decision will not be changed.

[peter-evo]

Please say it is working ok

[Chris Ritchie]

The links for the patch are coming later on. Right now it's only on Steam.

[thempesth]

did the key came from the SI Activator file?from the downlaoded directory?