Discover the latest updates and improvements in the Football Manager 2023 Winter Update, including data updates, gameplay improvements, and more.
The latest update, the Football Manager 2023 Winter Update, is now live, and it includes a range of new features and improvements.
Football Manager 2023 has released its Winter Update, and it's full of new features, gameplay improvements, and data updates. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what's new in the FM23 Winter Update and how you can update your game on different platforms.
What's New in the FM23 Main Data Update
One of the most significant changes in the update is the Main Data Update, which includes more than 3.7 million database changes, including updated squads following the recent transfer window. This update is available on PC/Mac, Xbox, PS5, Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The update also includes alterations to the Current Ability levels of thousands of players around the world based on their real-life performances in recent months.
Gameplay Improvements and Fixes in the FM23 Winter Update
Aside from the Main Data Update, the FM23 Winter Update also includes several gameplay improvements and fixes. These include stability and crash fixes, fixes to reduce mistakes from bad touches in certain areas of the pitch, improvements to defender reaction to long through balls, and more.
One of the best things about Football Manager is its attention to detail, and this update is no different. For example, the game now reflects the tragic events in Turkey and northern Syria, which were detailed in the blog post on February 20th.
Changes in the 23.3 update include, but are not limited to:
• Stability and crash fixes
• Fixes to reduce mistakes from bad touches in certain areas of the pitch
• Fixes to defenders not preparing correctly for crosses in certain situations
• Improvements to defender reaction to long through balls
• Tweaks to make attacking players move quicker to support counter-attacks
• Improvements to how AI managers use different midfield role combinations
• Improvements to central defender and defensive midfielder positioning from long goal kicks
• Improvements to how attacking wide players track back when defending
• Fixes for defending wide indirect free kicks at the edge of the area
• 'Header won' statistic now only counts contested headers
• Improvements to the Recruitment Focus logic
• Fixed cases of reserve or youth team tactics appearing blank in the Development Centre
• Tweaks to development loans for AI teams
• Improvements to fixture scheduling, particularly the frequency of consecutive home or away games
• Updated substitution rules across various competitions
How to Update Football Manager 2023 on Different Platforms
If you're a Football Manager player, you'll be pleased to know that the update should download automatically. However, if it doesn't, you can manually prompt the update by quitting and relaunching Steam or the Epic Games Store. Players on the Windows Store or Game Pass may need to search for the update manually.
For Xbox players, you can check for updates by hovering over Football Manager 2023 Console, pressing the menu button, navigating to 'Manage game and add-ons' and selecting 'updates'. Meanwhile, for iOS users, apps that you download from the App Store are automatically updated by default. However, if there's an issue, you can update an app manually.
FM23 Mobile players on Android should see the game update automatically. However, you can update manually by opening the Google Play Store App and tapping the profile icon. From there, tap ‘Manage Apps and Device’. Apps with an update available are labelled 'Update available'. As for FM23 Touch on Nintendo Switch™, the update should automatically install if you've enabled the Auto-Update Software option. If not, you'll need to ensure that the console is connected to the internet and then select the FM23 Touch icon from the home menu to update it.
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The Importance of Keeping Football Manager 2023 Up-to-Date
Overall, the Football Manager 2023 Winter Update is an excellent addition to an already fantastic game. With updated squads and player ratings, along with gameplay improvements and fixes, this update is a must-have for any FM fan.
Keeping your Football Manager game up-to-date is important, as it ensures that you have the latest player data and gameplay improvements. Additionally, it helps to prevent crashes and other issues that can occur with outdated games. So, be sure to update your game regularly and enjoy all the new features that Football Manager has to offer!
Stay tuned for further updates in the coming weeks, covering transfers and player rating changes from later closing windows, including MLS.
