An FM26 update (26.1.3) is now available via Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. This includes the re-introduction of Pass Maps (both in-match and within the Data Hub), as well as various Match AI improvements and a fix to a Hotseat mode-related crash.
For queries about how to update on these platforms, please review this FAQ.
The update is also available for FM26 Console, which includes all applicable improvements from the PC and Mac changelist. You can find more details, here.
For clarity, recent transfers from the January Transfer Window and other data changes will form part of the next game update in early March.
The changelist for today’s update is provided below.
FM26 Mobile and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch)
The next FM26 Mobile and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) updates are scheduled for release in March. Further details will follow closer to the time.
FM26 (26.1.3 Changelist (non-exhaustive)
Technical Issues
Various Crash and Stability fixes
Fixed a Crash on Hotseat Mode after finishing the 1st match of the day
Fixed Crash on Tactics screen when rapidly switching between In & Out Possession
Fixed an issue causing a black screen appearing for several seconds when entering second match as hot seat manager
Match Engine (Changes include but are not limited to)
Lowered the frequency of rain in matches across all leagues
Defensive improvements against strikerless formations
Tweaks to the frequency that AI managers make substitutions during matches
Improvements to how players react to shots that hit the post
Improvements to short goal kick decisions from GK
Improvements to wide player pressing logic
Improvements to marking decisions from midfielders during pressing situations
Improvements to marking of runs made from deep
Improved dribbling logic to allow dribbler to perform 180-turns where appropriate instead of running into a dead end
Improvements to how 'trap inside' instruction affects team shape when opposition has a goal kick
Fixes to wide midfielders sitting too deep in 442 OOP formation in high press setups
Channel Midfielder at CM now correctly rotates into AM strata after build-up phase
Added ability for players to control the ball with their head in certain situations to bring the ball down
Adjustments to OOP tactical positions of Wide AMs to now keep width better
You are now able to select more than one player in a match to bring up the player’s name with Ctrl/Alt, Left Click
Fixed an issue where VAR captions would sometimes display over a goal replay
Fixed an issue where league trophy celebration wouldn’t trigger in certain leagues
Assortment of animation fixes
Increased the quality of the 2D Discs when on 2D Classic View
User Interface (UI)
Added Pass Maps to the Last Match section in the Data Hub
Added Pass Maps to the Match UI in the Formation carousel and Half Time/Full Time Reports (Full Time shown below)
Added Pass Maps as Dugout advice
Added icons next to the shout instructions on the Shouts dropdown menu
Added latest scores and live league table to in-highlights tile that opens from pressing the ‘stats' button at the top right
Improvements made to Club League History Graph
Fixed an issue where Latest Scores/Dugout event would inform user about a goal before it happened
Users team is now clearly labelled on both the Tile and Card in Data Hub visuals
Striker's shirt is no longer cutoff in Tactics tile on Match Day screen
Player name no longer appears at the top of the sub bench when subbed off
Fixed an issue causing Subs to display out of order in a match
Penalties scored during a match are now visible within Post Match News
Fixed an issue causing the Past Winners card being empty for certain competitions
Added a formations tile in the Past Match - Match Report card
Added a scroll bar to Tactical Styles on the Training Schedules card
Added a carousel on the medical centre tile so users can view U21 or U18 injuries
Fixed an issue where the incorrect Out of Possession Role tile could appear on Player Instructions > Out of Possession
Fixed an issue causing low-res images to be present on Set Pieces screen
Choosing Clean Slate on Tactics creator will now correctly take you to the fully populated "All" tab
B-Team ability and potential is now correctly displayed on Squad & Player Report screens
Resolved an issue where ‘Grey’ players in subs list could cause player positions to display incorrectly in the squad bar menu
Fixed a very rare issue making the user unable to enter matches after using Clear Squad or Quick Pick
The hierarchy column within Squad > Dynamics > Happiness will now sort correctly
No longer able to select a player as a vice captain if they’re out on loan
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where B-Team staff weren’t joining the club after they were recruited
Fixed an issue where some transfers would not display within Transfer History tool
Staff search now displays comparable ratings to Staff Report
Fixed a rare issue where the Board would be delighted about an objective being completed that occurred before user took over at the club
Agents no longer illogically suggest to ‘Make an Offer Now’ alongside ‘Wait for Contract Expiry.’
Young players with Training Targets won’t become unhappy after a loan offer is accepted for them
Scouted players will now appear in the Squad Comparison section of the Shortlist tool
Tweaks to Saudi clubs making repeated lowball offers for a star player
Teams should no longer take excessively long to appoint a new manager
Fixed an issue within Match Meetings that would state that the team could 'qualify for the Premier League' when it should be referencing the Champions League.
UAE clubs now have a more realistic number of first team players
Advice button no longer shows when users manager is unemployed
Tweaked the AI logic to ensure when you use the Ask Assistant button to select an MLS squad it will no longer breach the salary cap
Recruitment Transfer History > Appearance column will now specify if appearances were starts or substitutions
User will now receive a message that a requested coaching course is confirmed/rejected by the board
User is now able to manually select coach assignments for Reserve/Youth teams
If a player is deemed ‘Not for Sale’, the fee cited in the Media Speculation News Item will no longer display as £226m
News articles will now make reference to a player's previous stint at the same club if they’re a former player, rather than treating them like a brand-new signing.
Player Biographies should no longer have any inaccurate information
Set Transfer Status action is now correctly disabled for Non-Contract Players
The agreed transfer fee now displays correctly on Transfer Activity screen if user has negotiated a deal with an intermediary
User will now get a summary news item about recent press conferences if media responsibilities have been delegated
Fixed an issue causing Women's Football news story to appear under Men's News classification
Tweaked the number of injuries occurring at AI controlled clubs within Women’s Football
NWSL Clubs are no longer given sponsorship deals with relegation clauses within Women’s Football
Adjustments made to female player wage demands in the Australian League
In-Game Editor (IGE)
The Editor icon is now correctly enabled when on the First Team card
In-game currency will no longer change if user edits financial information with the IGE tools
Nation information now visible on lists when moving a player using the IGE
Hidden columns on 1-20 scale are now correctly colour coded
User can now add multiple Club Affiliations to a player
“Move to my club” option now showing on all unemployed staff
Added confirmation dialog when moving a person to a role that is taken or maxed out
Fixed ‘Become Unsackable’ incorrectly appearing as right-click action when multiple players were selected
