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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-23T22:00:00.000Z",
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    "February 23, 2026",
    "to a game that did not fulfill any of the promises made",
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  "textContent": "Sports Interactive and Sega have announced that _Football Manager 26_ is now available at a 33% discount across all major platforms. The sale applies to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as console versions on Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.\n\nThe announcement was shared through the official _Football Manager_ social channels, confirming that the discount is live now. For players who were waiting to jump into this year’s edition, this marks one of the most significant price drops since launch.\n\n> #FM26 is now on sale\n>\n> Available across PC/Mac, Xbox, PS5 and Nintendo Switch https://t.co/D09ZlhNXpP\n>\n> — Football Manager (@FootballManager) February 23, 2026\n\n## Is FM26 Worth It Now?\n\nImage by Operation Sports\n\n_Football Manager 26_ had an extremely messy launch. The game had countless bugs, poor performance, and glitches. For many, it was the worst FM game to date. In short, it was pretty much unplayable at launch, and fans were rightly frustrated. SI cancelled _FM25_ so they could work on _FM26_ , and after a year of waiting, fans were treated to a game that did not fulfill any of the promises made.\n\nSince its release, the game has had countless patches and updates with the sole goal of improving the game. Credit where credit is due: the game has made progress; performance is significantly better; moving between screens no longer feels choppy; and many of the game-breaking bugs have been fixed. But it’s still far from being the _FM_ game fans wanted.\n\nHowever, it has reached a stage where the game is playable and enjoyable. For hardcore soccer simulation fans, this game will satisfy you, but it’s not better than _FM24_. The mod support is also getting better. We still haven’t gotten skins, but newgens and custom stadium mods are available and working.\n\nIf you want to give _FM26_ a try, then this is the perfect time to get it. A 33% discount is particularly notable for a franchise that traditionally holds its value throughout the season. It’s definitely playable, and you will get the same soccer simulation experience you are looking for.\n\nAt its core, it’s still _Football Manager_ despite its flaws. So, if you can bear with the glitches and the UI, you will still have fun taking a low-level team to the top.",
  "title": "Football Manager 26 Now 33% Off Across All Platforms"
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