Football Manager 2021 Xbox Edition Release Date Confirmed

[Neil Brock]

We’re delighted to be returning to Xbox for the first time in over a decade with Football Manager 2021 Xbox Edition, out December 1st. 

Based on Football Manager Touch, FM21 Xbox is fully optimised for victory with the Xbox Controller on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. You can effortlessly put yourself on the path to footballing greatness with a UI that has been tailored for Xbox consoles and makes navigating through the game world a breeze.

COMPATIBILITY

FM21 Xbox Edition will be available on Xbox One, Xbox One X|S, Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10 PC.

FM21 Xbox takes advantage of Microsoft’s Play Anywhere technology to let you seamlessly transfer your progress between your Xbox console and any Windows 10 PC using the same Xbox Live profile. 

With Smart Delivery, whether you own the One, One X, Series S or X, FM21 Xbox will work across all of them - and will have a version specific to yours which is optimised to run at its very best.

TAILORED FOR YOUR XBOX

Unleash the power of the next generation of consoles on Xbox Series X|S and select up to 10 of the world’s biggest footballing nations when starting your journey to the top.

A clean and crisp match UI gives you an uninterrupted view of the Matchday drama in native 4K on Xbox Series X and upscaled 4K on Xbox Series S and Xbox One X|S.

Xbox Series X|S players can view highlights from league opponents giving you and your scouting team the inside scoop on the opposition before you go head-to-head on Matchday for those three points. You’ll also receive more detailed and valuable stats such as shot maps and Expected Goals (xG) reports – these will show where improvements are needed for your next fixture. 

If you’re on Xbox One, you’ll be restricted to loading just five of the best footballing nations, so home in on the trophies that matter to you. 

We’re coming to Xbox with a bang, with a host of additions that help FM21 achieve football authenticity that other management games can only aspire to.

INTUITIVE UI

Fully optimised for use with the Xbox Controller on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, you can effortlessly put yourself on the path to footballing greatness with a UI that has been tailored for Xbox consoles and makes navigating through the game world a breeze.

MATCHDAY MAGIC

Matchdays are a true spectacle. A fresh display and enhanced graphics allow you to see more of the action. You’ll also be able to communicate with your players during matches, and let them know exactly how you feel, by using Shouts, all the while receiving targeted information from your Assistant.

WIN WITH DATA

Gather insight that will drive you to the top of the game from a wealth of match stats to pre-and post-match analysis and monthly data summaries.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS

When your hard work pays off, revel in your glory with spectacular trophy celebrations and post-match hype that will applaud your achievements as you cement your legacy.

FM21 Xbox is due for release on December 1st. We’ll be providing further updates and answering your questions on our social media, so get following to get ahead of the game.

[Weller1980]

WOW excellent news. One question with regards to game world setup can we select as many leagues as we want within the 10 nation limit?

[zakbrown96]

Why do you have to make the choice of either a PS5 or Xbox X even harder 😂😂

[Ova]

Are we going to be able to run co-op seasons/multiplayer ? If so would both users need the same consoles? 

[oulzac]

So the version on Xbox is the full version and not the touch version then?

[HUNT3R]

Just now, oulzac said:

So the version on Xbox is the full version and not the touch version then?

The OP mentions it's based on FM Touch.

[oulzac]

Just now, HUNT3R said:

The OP mentions it's based on FM Touch.

Wow, right at the top too. I must be brain dead "today".

[HUNT3R]

Just now, oulzac said:

Wow, right at the top too. I must be brain dead "today".

No worries. It happens to us all.

[Rob Heckman]

4 hours ago, Weller1980 said:

WOW excellent news. One question with regards to game world setup can we select as many leagues as we want within the 10 nation limit?

You will be able to select all leagues within the selected nations. 

3 hours ago, Ova said:

Are we going to be able to run co-op seasons/multiplayer ? If so would both users need the same consoles? 

You will be able to play online multiplayer with your friends within the Xbox ecosystem.

[Weller1980]

52 minutes ago, Rob Heckman said:

You will be able to select all leagues within the selected nations. 

You will be able to play online multiplayer with your friends within the Xbox ecosystem.

@Rob HeckmanOne more question, will the Xbox version use the latest ME from FM 21? Thanks

Edited November 18, 2020 by Weller1980

[settingthetempo]

Will there be matchmaking for online play?

If so this may sway me towards getting an Xbox!!

[Menion]

1 hour ago, Rob Heckman said:

You will be able to select all leagues within the selected nations. 

You will be able to play online multiplayer with your friends within the Xbox ecosystem.

That is the news I was waiting for! My x series is going to purr playing this.

[Gerara]

I own Xbox One S. Will I  receive more detailed and valuable stats such as shot maps and Expected Goals (xG) reports for  my teams's live games but not for opponents  in other league games ? 

Or expected goals and other advanced stats will not be present for Xbox One S?

 

Edited November 18, 2020 by Gerara

[Evert99]

30 season limit? Buy it anyway :)

[srvngrc]

Mouse&Keyboard support?

[Rob Heckman]

16 hours ago, Weller1980 said:

@Rob HeckmanOne more question, will the Xbox version use the latest ME from FM 21? Thanks

Yes, it will have the FM21 ME 

12 hours ago, Gerara said:

I own Xbox One S. Will I  receive more detailed and valuable stats such as shot maps and Expected Goals (xG) reports for  my teams's live games but not for opponents  in other league games ? 

Or expected goals and other advanced stats will not be present for Xbox One S?

 

 

Expected goals will be available across the xbox edition 

1 hour ago, srvngrc said:

Mouse&Keyboard support?

On the consoles we currently have keyboard support for text input. As for the Windows 10 version, it will be possible to continue playing with keyboard and mouse.

[Novem9]

19 часов назад, Rob Heckman сказал:

You will be able to select all leagues within the selected nations. 

22 часа назад, Ova сказал:

Is it will be fast dayprocessing for all nations/leagues? For in stars for example?

2 часа назад, Rob Heckman сказал:

On the consoles we currently have keyboard support for text input. As for the Windows 10 version, it will be possible to continue playing with keyboard and mouse.

I dont get it  is it different versions in Xbox? Got it. I can play this edition for PC Win 10 and Xbox both

 

@Rob Heckman Few more questions please

1. Any chance for FM22 and later as FULL (not Touch/based on Touch) FM version for Xbox?
2. Any chance for better graphics on Xbox? Or it will be absolutely the same as PC version
3. Any easy version of Editor?

Many thanks in advance!

Edited November 19, 2020 by Novem9

[Rob Heckman]

26 minutes ago, Novem9 said:

Is it will be fast dayprocessing for all nations/leagues? For in stars for example?

I dont get it  is it different versions in Xbox? Got it. I can play this edition for PC Win 10 and Xbox both

 

@Rob Heckman Few more questions please

1. Any chance for FM22 and later as FULL (not Touch/based on Touch) FM version for Xbox?
2. Any chance for better graphics on Xbox? Or it will be absolutely the same as PC version
3. Any easy version of Editor?

Many thanks in advance!

Hi,

It will be the same game on console and on PC however the latter will have mouse and keyboard support and skin.

There are no plans currently to move away from the Touch based version.

Next-gen consoles will have better graphics than the older generation of consoles. As for comparing it to the PC, it depends on your PC capabilities. 

We also do not have an editor available on the xbox edition.

 

[Weller1980]

So would maxed out graphics on the PC with a 4K monitor look better than the next gen consoles? I dont suppose there is much between them.

Will we get to see some game footage showing off the ME and UI prior to the release? 

Edited November 19, 2020 by Weller1980

[Evert99]

14 hours ago, Evert99 said:

30 season limit? Buy it anyway

I presume there is?

[faust405245]

As someone with an incredibly old/slow laptop, I’m very excited for this. Albeit somewhat disappointed that it’s not the full version; particularly since it was last year on the stadia, so why not just do that for the Xbox? Anyway, I’ll try and make the best of it. Does anyone know yet exactly what has been cut from the main game? Thanks.

[Gerara]

Do you know how much it will cost ?

[Bosey82]

will there be any editing ability with this version?

[HUNT3R]

Just now, Bosey82 said:

will there be any editing ability with this version?

There won't be an editor, so safe to assume, no.

[srvngrc]

21 saat önce, Rob Heckman said:

On the consoles we currently have keyboard support for text input. As for the Windows 10 version, it will be possible to continue playing with keyboard and mouse.

I'm asking for XBox itself. Not Win 10 version. So there is no mouse support for XBox right? 

[Steve1977beyond]

Is this version better than the Touch version?

[HUNT3R]

2 hours ago, Steve1977beyond said:

Is this version better than the Touch version?

It's based on FMT, so should be the same. 

[zakbrown96]

Will there be a season limit on the game? As thinking this maybe a better buy than upgrading my laptop. If it’s unlimited. 

[rafaelbenitez]

4 hours ago, zakbrown96 said:

Will there be a season limit on the game? As thinking this maybe a better buy than upgrading my laptop. If it’s unlimited. 

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/11/19/lead-your-team-to-glory-in-football-manager-2021-xbox-edition-coming-december-1/

30 season limit per the above link.

[truereddevil92]

Is it possible to play a save on the Xbox and a family member to play a different save on a laptop at the same time? 

[EdL]

29 minutes ago, truereddevil92 said:

Is it possible to play a save on the Xbox and a family member to play a different save on a laptop at the same time? 

With the same account / copy of the game no, as with xbox live accounts you can only be playing one game at a time

[dys0n]

Does the Xbox/Touch version have Brexit work permit rules?

[JordanMilly]

1 hour ago, dys0n said:

Does the Xbox/Touch version have Brexit work permit rules?

They've had the same league/transfer rules as full FM does in the past, so it'd be unlikely that it would be different in Touch/Xbox.

[CAREY 6]

How many friends will be able to take part in an online season on the xbox version? 

Can't find the info anywhere. 

[jay-morris]

Will we be able to watch a full match, or just highlights?

[Kloppslap]

I am confused. If I buy the xbox version do I still need to buy the PC version to play it on my PC or can I play the xbox version on my PC?

[HUNT3R]

Just now, Kloppslap said:

I am confused. If I buy the xbox version do I still need to buy the PC version to play it on my PC or can I play the xbox version on my PC?

If you buy it for the Xbox, you can play it on the Xbox. If you buy the PC version, you can play it on your PC.

[Kloppslap]

Just now, HUNT3R said:

If you buy it for the Xbox, you can play it on the Xbox. If you buy the PC version, you can play it on your PC.

Thank you.

Neil Brock says you can transfer your progress between xbox and a windows 10 PC. Does this mean if I want to transfer my progress between the xbox and PC then I need to buy FM Touch on the PC?

[HUNT3R]

2 minutes ago, Kloppslap said:

Thank you.

Neil Brock says you can transfer your progress between xbox and a windows 10 PC. Does this mean if I want to transfer my progress between the xbox and PC then I need to buy FM Touch on the PC?

According to the OP you can transfer your progress yes, but since it's obviously different platforms, you'd need to buy the game for each platform.

[Kloppslap]

1 minute ago, HUNT3R said:

According to the OP you can transfer your progress yes, but since it's obviously different platforms, you'd need to buy the game for each platform.

Okay i understand. Thanks for your fast help.

[iAlwaysWin]

Yous really should push the online aspect when it comes to consoles, but as usual there no information regarding online play, i really think yous are missing out on something here.

[EdL]

2 hours ago, Kloppslap said:

Okay i understand. Thanks for your fast help.

Sorry this is incorrect.

If you buy on xbox you also own the the xbox edition for Windows 10, those games will auto sync between the two - you cannot transfer between xbox edition and FMT PC

[Kloppslap]

31 minutes ago, EdL said:

Sorry this is incorrect.

If you buy on xbox you also own the the xbox edition for Windows 10, those games will auto sync between the two - you cannot transfer between xbox edition and FMT PC

Okay so xbox its not cross save compatible with fm touch Pc.

So if I buy the xbox version does that mean I can also play the xbox version on my windows 10 PC / laptop as long as I'm signed in to my xbox live account? I think this is correct.

[EdL]

Just now, Kloppslap said:

Okay so xbox its not cross save compatible with fm touch Pc.

So if I buy the xbox version does that mean I can also play the xbox version on my windows 10 PC / laptop as long as I'm signed in to my xbox live account? I think this is correct.

It is correct.

[Kloppslap]

4 minutes ago, EdL said:

It is correct.

Perfect thank you

[Brendani2005]

Does SI have any intention of making matches playable like FIFA in the near future?

[JordanMilly]

2 hours ago, Brendani2005 said:

Does SI have any intention of making matches playable like FIFA in the near future?

I'm pretty sure the answer to this will be "no, never."

The game is a simulator, the point is that you set up the tactics, who plays, etc, and the players play. IRL, managers don't control their team with a controller.

[Brendani2005]

1 hour ago, JordanMillward_1 said:

I'm pretty sure the answer to this will be "no, never."

The game is a simulator, the point is that you set up the tactics, who plays, etc, and the players play. IRL, managers don't control their team with a controller.

Wishful thinking on my part i guess ha. FIFA Career Mode is so shallow.

[Evert99]

17 hours ago, Kloppslap said:

Okay so xbox its not cross save compatible with fm touch Pc.

So if I buy the xbox version does that mean I can also play the xbox version on my windows 10 PC / laptop as long as I'm signed in to my xbox live account? I think this is correct.

When transferring a Xbox 30 season save to PC, can you resume to over 30 seasons on PC?

[Menion]

On 21/11/2020 at 18:15, EdL said:

With the same account / copy of the game no, as with xbox live accounts you can only be playing one game at a time

Not completely correct. If your xbox is set as your home xbox, you can play the game on a 2nd account on your xbox and on your main account on PC. This is the game sharing system for xbox.