Yesterday (Tuesday, November 4), FM26 Touch finally dropped on Apple Arcade, and fans have spotted a hidden hack to play the new game for free.
After a two-year wait, Football Manager 26 is now live, and can be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV via the Touch edition.
Available on Apple Arcade, the new title is designed to put gamers at the 'heart of the beautiful game', with updated features ranging from the inclusion of women's football to a revised user interface and upgraded graphics.
Since the launch of the new game, reviews have been mixed, especially due to concerns over the new UI.
"I'm approaching eight hours solid playing it and man, I love this game," one raved on Reddit. "The fact that 99% of the complaints are just over a UI we were told was changing, and they made an effort to show us the new UI and warn us it'd take some getting used to, says a lot about just modern games these days."
Another said, "I am enjoying it so far as well. Yes, the UI has a lot of bugs and issues, but I'm really happy with the match engine and the tactics overhaul."
A third wrote, "Absolutely love it. It's refreshing and exciting. Old iterations had become boring. I'm sure they'll start taking care of the bugs from today."
Keen to see what all the fuss is about for yourself? Find out everything you need to know about Football Manager 26 Touch below.
How to play Football Manager 26 Touch for free
Football Manager 26 Touch is now live on Apple Arcade and can be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV via the Apple subscription service.
Apple Arcade costs £6.99 per month, but new subscribers can sign up for a free 30-day trial here to play the new new game for free.
It's also worth noting that if you have recently purchased a new iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, you will receive three months of Apple Arcade for free - which means you can also play the game for no additional cost.
Speaking about the launch of the new game on Apple Arcade, Miles Jacobson, Sports Interactive's studio director said: "We're delighted to be bringing FM26 Touch back to Apple Arcade for the start of this new era for Football Manager.
"We think the reimagined user interface will really enhance the experience across Apple devices. In addition, the arrival of the Premier League fully licensed and the introduction of women’s football will further deepen exploration for Arcade players."
What's new about Football Manager 26?
Football Manager 26 puts players in the shoes of a football manager and the new game offers 'smoother' player movement, on-pitch detail, and women's football for the first time in its history.
To achieve this, there's promise of a new user interface and enhanced graphic fidelity. From transfer room tools to tactical innovation, discover the game's top new features below.
Football Manager 26 new features:
- Inclusion of women's football for the first time
- Official Premier League licenses
- Upgraded graphics
- Tactical innovation
- Enhanced player movement
- Greater on-pitch detail
- Reimagined user interface
- New transfer room tools
£49.99
£32.99
Where to buy Football Manager 26 (Steam/Epic) now
Despite only dropping yesterday, Football Manager 26 is already on offer across multiple sites.
The new game is playable across PC, PS5, Xbox Series S|S, Nintendo Switch, and tablet devices.
Nintendo Switch players, the latest version will launch on the device next month (Thursday, December 4).
Shop the best Football Manager 26 (Steam/Epic) deals below:
- Loaded: £32.99, reduced from £49.99
- Green Man Gaming: £43.49, reduced from £49.99
- The Game Collection: £42.95
Topics: Games