''Football Manager 2024'' is a

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and the twenty-first instalment in the ''

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'' series developed by

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and published by

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. It was released on 7 December 2023. ''Football Manager 2024 Mobile'' was launched as a

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exclusive. ''Football Manager 2024'' was significant for two debuts in the ''Football Manager'' series. It was the first title in studio history to be released in Japan, and also included the fully-licensed J1, J2, and J3 Leagues from Japan. For the first time in the ''Football Manager'' series, players can transfer their save files over from the previous game. Players can transfer their save files from '' Football Manager 2023'' and continue playing them in ''Football Manager 2024''. This feature would also continue in future games, allowing ''Football Manager 2024'' save files to be played in future renditions of the series. Those using this feature would be unable to unlock Achievements.

Awards and accolades

In February 2024, ''Football Manager 2024'' officially became the most-played edition in the game's history, hitting the milestone of seven million players inside 100 days. On 7 March 2024, ''Football Manager 2024'' was named Best UK PC game at the 2024 Ukie Video Game Awards. On the same day, it was shortlisted for Best British Game at the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards. In May 2024, ''Football Manager 2024 Mobile'' was shortlisted for Best Mobile Game at the Develop:Star Awards. In March 2025, when announcing an extension to Football Manager 2024's availability, Sports Interactive revealed that FM24 had been played by more than 17 million people.

Future

A planned sequel, ''Football Manager 25'', using the

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, was originally scheduled for release in November 2024, before being postponed to March 2025. The game was cancelled in February 2025, with the studio citing quality issues as the main contributing factor. They are expected to release a new title later in 2025.

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