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Hotfix 26.0.2.2228087 New
Please find the changes included in today’s hotfix below.
What’s fixed
- Various crash and stability fixes
- Added Staff informational tooltip - the i icon - on various screens
- Opening a player profile now automatically selects their best position and role
- Users can now compare two players that are on the Scouting Shortlist
- Added button to squad card to allow you to hold a team meeting
- Added Transfer Budget Remaining and Wage Budget Remaining on Transfer Activity card
- Fitted more teams onto league tables without having to scroll
- Fixed issue where match would sometimes freeze after half time
- Fixed mohawk style hair appearing on too many players at once in matches
- Fixed being unable to select or click player models to show names during a match
- Fixed Match Stats tile data disappearing during matches
- Fixed rare instance of goalkeepers teleporting during a match
- Fixed forced substitutes not taking place immediately, for example injured goalkeeper
- Fixed issue where all staff were listed as Team - Senior Squad even if their job was with a youth team
- Fixed issue where manually assigning a Scout or Analyst to a Recruitment Focus caused other details to not apply
- Fixed issue where creating a Recruitment Focus with Further Details caused other details to not apply
- Fixed Back arrow in full screen meetings changing header but not taking user back correctly
- Fixed match issue preventing players being moved in combined tactics screen if two or more subs had been made
- Fixed being unable to save changes to an already created tactic
- Fixed issue where selecting another users’ fixture schedule took you to your own schedule
- Fixed scoreboard appearing empty during Europa League and Conference League matches
- Fixed user being unable to add Personality to custom columns
- Fixed various clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and Fulham not receiving youth intakes
- Fixed issue where Goals highlights for past matches jumped straight to post match cut scene
- Fixed training sessions changed by user resetting after a few days
- Fixed incorrect badges displaying for players at AI clubs within Transfer Activity tool
- Fixed issue where clicking a player's name via See All showed them as a player at your club
- Fixed being unable to see a second status icon if there was more than one per player
- Fixed opening Tactic or Match Feedback from the Secondary Nav Bar leading to the wrong card
- Fixed Loan Playing Time always showing as Surplus to Requirements
- Fixed loan report showing goalkeeper stats for outfielders
- Fixed upside down pitch overlapping text on Match Report of a loaned out player
- Fixed Data Hub screen splitting in half when the tab was not set to Key Findings
- Fixed no spacing between league name and nation name of the club in Affiliates card
- Fixed tiles in Team Instructions being cut off on Medium and Low resolutions
- Fixed fee column not being wide enough on Transfer History card
- Fixed News Aggregator Around the World - Stages and Transfer tiles appearing empty on some saves
- Fixed EFL clubs having too many General Sponsors
- Fixed Club Vision tile spacing issues and text overlaps
- Fixed text overlap on Atmosphere tile
- Fixed staff numbers and icons being misaligned on Club - Staff Report and Club Staff page
- Stages - Season Preview: Reputation block now aligns with Club Name in the Managers tile
- Fixed match result truncating over two lines when a team scores double digits or after a penalty shoot out
- Fixed dropdown options in Staff Search Add Attributes appearing as numbers instead of text
- Fixed assigning Scout or Analyst showing attribute numbers instead of text in Recruitment Focuses
- Fixed player column size in Youth Setup being too short while the Position column was too large
- Fixed assistant manager advice blocking Squad Registration confirmation
- Fixed random empty box visible when viewing empty Promises tile
- Fixed various misalignments on certain Portal - Messages
- Fixed filters in Data Hub Team Analytics and Player Analytics not working as intended
- Fixed misalignment for the frequency on Advice and Reports tile
- Fixed a second Stages tile appearing in Match Day dashboard on medium resolutions
- Added tooltip and fixed text overrun on Injury Update message
- Competitions - Past Winners: team that finished 2nd place is now visible
- Added visual improvements to the fixture schedule card
- Opposition Instructions: Ask assistant renamed to Apply all advice
Applies to existing saves after updating and reloading.
Hotfix 26.0.1.2227341
Another FM26 hotfix is live on Steam and Epic. Thanks for the huge wave of feedback - engagement has been off the charts with more than 200,000 managers playing every day since launch, nearly double a usual Beta. The SI teams are combing through reports across socials, forums and SEGA channels to prioritise the issues that hit the most players. Here is what changed today.
What’s fixed
- Various crash and stability fixes
- Fixed club logos for unlicensed teams appearing in low resolution
- Fixed an issue where players set as bald in the database had hair in matches
- Fixed Player Report attributes not alphabetically listing when changing languages
- Fixed screen corruption on Staff Report in mid or low resolution
- Fixed player names overlapping in Opposition Instructions
- Fixed issue where Bans had an empty state display
- Fixed an issue where the match sometimes paused when changing instructions
- Fixed misaligned shirt icons in matches when a player was subbed or scored or assisted
- Fixed wrong symbol for red cards on the full time report
- Added missing club logos on the home screen when loading the game
- Do It button in pre match flow now works as expected
- Red card icon now appears on the match events tile when a player is sent off after a second yellow
- Key attributes for staff are now highlighted when a role is selected
- Windowed mode not working on Mac now fixed
- Fixed soft lock when offering a player for a trial
- Fixed soft lock when adding a youth player to first team training units
Applies to existing saves after updating and reloading.
Hotfix 26.0.0.2226107
Today’s update is live for both Steam and Epic. There is no need to switch to a Beta branch - just restart FM26 and the update should download automatically. If it doesn’t, please log a ticket so support can assist. Updates planned for Wednesday (29th) and Thursday (30th) will also arrive directly via Steam and Epic.
What’s fixed
- Various crash fixes
- Fixed a crash where users’ Pictures folder is missing or unavailable
- Fixed issue where wrong column label appears on Recruitment - Contracts
- Fixed icons for Captain and Vice-Captain being the wrong way round on the Captains tile
- Added Opposition Instructions, Set Pieces and Penalties links to the pre-match Team Selection screen
- Fixed issues with the PKD column not being correctly ordered after creating a tactic
- Fixed issue where the X button on the Fitness card couldn’t be closed when opened from the Tactics or Squad screen
- Fixed issue where the Loan report tile doesn’t appear when the Loan Card is first opened
- Fixed work permit warning incorrectly generating in the Transfer Offer tool
- Fixed displayed option not visually changing when user adjusts Mentality or Tactical Style during a match
- Fixed soft lock where users were able to open another team’s match highlights during their own match
- Fixed Champions League squad registration already being selected by assistant manager on game start
- Fixed search bar incorrectly showing players as playing for your club after clicking ‘See All’
- Fixed issue where you were sometimes unable to pick a team for a match
- Fixed issue where you couldn’t see or load files when your folder path had non-English letters in
- Fixed issue where going to your squad or recruitment screens could cause a crash
- Fixed issue when using player search
- Fixed issue when viewing transfer activity
- Fixed issue when viewing transfer offer
- Fixed an issue where the Aged Between (Years) filter within Player Search did not function correctly
- Online: Fixed being unable to make transfer offers whilst the host player is in a match
- Fixed Player - New Routine interactions resetting Set Piece Type to Corner
- Fixed Staff popup incorrectly displaying as a Player Report instead of a Staff Report
- Fixed issue when controller introduction triggered
- Fixed issue when renaming custom view
- Fixed an issue where changing tactics would result in Team Selector being empty
- Fixed some Italian managers having an illogical IP - OOP requirement when in Transfer Room Out
- UI improvements to the season stats panel on a player’s profile
Applies to existing saves after updating and reloading.
Hotfix 26.0.0.2224769
We’ve released a hotfix for the Football Manager 26 Advanced Access Beta that addresses issues reported by the community since launch. These changes will be reflected in existing save files.
What’s fixed
- Various stability fixes
- Fixed crash when creating a new save game
- Fixed issue where back button incorrectly takes user to previous team meeting
- Filter on tactics screen now works in all resolutions
- Fixed issue with radio buttons text formatting during manager creation
- Fixed crash when using Player instruction
- Fixed issue where sometimes the continue button wouldn’t work
- Player silhouette icons are no longer misaligned in Squad > First Team
- Fixed soft lock after creating a new FMFC account and attempting to sign in
- Fixed occasional crash when using any team talk option after a match
- Fixed issue where sometimes you were unable to leave a match
- Fixed issue where player-exchange transfers could cause the joining player to become a free agent on completion
- Fixed issue where users were unable to close the Tactical Analysis view if they visited a player profile
- Fixed issue where keyboard shortcuts could cause a soft lock during manager creation
Applies to existing saves after updating and reloading.
FM26 Updates - FAQ
How do I update FM26?
- Steam: Library - right click Football Manager 2026 - Properties - Updates - verify files if needed.
- Epic: Library - three dots on FM26 - Manage - Update. Restart the launcher if it stalls.
Do hotfixes apply to existing saves?
Yes. Unless SI state otherwise, fixes apply after you update and reload your save.
Where do I report a bug?
Post it on the official tracker with clear steps to reproduce and screenshots or a save file: FM26 Bugs Tracker.
How do I check my game version?
From the main menu, look in the bottom corner of the screen or on the title screen. It will show something like 26.0.0.2226107.
Epic vs Steam - do both get hotfixes?
Hotfixes roll out via Steam and usually Epic. If SI restrict a Beta branch on Epic, you will need the next main build to see changes.
Update not downloading?
Restart Steam or Epic, clear download cache, and verify files. Temporary CDN delays can hold updates back for a short while.
Can I roll back to a previous version?
Steam sometimes offers a previous build under Betas. If there is no option, rollbacks are not available for that patch.
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