The new version of Football Manager 2023 has native support for Apple Silicon chips

Football Manager 2023 has been officially launched on PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store platforms in November, and it is also the first to join XGP, supporting data exchange between Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, priced in national regions 228/268 yuan.

Now Football Manager 2023 has ushered in a large-scale update of version 23.2, which not only optimizes the game in various ways but also directly natively supports Apple's Apple Silicon chip.

We are very pleased to announce that the big update 23.2 for Football Manager 2023 is now live on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store platforms.

Updates to the external editors are also live on the aforementioned platforms.

This update is compatible with existing game saves, allowing you to continue your existing management career while enjoying the benefits of the update.

If you experience any issues downloading and installing, we recommend restarting Steam or Epic, or manually checking for updates on the Windows Store.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank every manager who took the time to submit feedback to us, especially through our Bug Tracker. Our team reads every question you ask here, and your comments and feedback are very valuable to us.

23.2 Updates (including but not limited to):

Stability and technical updates:

• Improved stability and fixed crash issues-

• Game optimization-

• Fixed a rare issue where the external editor crashed when verifying basic rules-

• Fixed an issue where the game progress could not be advanced when coaching both the club and the U23 national team-

• Added native Apple Silicon support

Engine 23.1.0.0:

Key update

• Fixed defenders incorrectly pressing forward in three-back formations when full-backs/wing-backs were in

• Adjusted some teams' preference for through balls

• Reduced the number of untrue long balls

• Reduced Increased the number of times a player loses the ball easily when his back is facing the goal-

• Reduced the frequency of defenders losing the ball in or around the penalty area- Adjusted the anticipation of defenders' high-altitude

• interceptions- Adjusted the decision -

• making of defenders to deal with high-altitude balls-

• Adjusted the reaction time of defensive players after mistakes

• Improved the decision-making of central defenders to cover their partners

• Improved the performance of corner kick defense, especially when defending near the post

Player Position/Movement

• Fixed positioning issues in double attacking midfield systems, making the two attacking midfielders spread wider when the team is in possession or high pressing

• Fixed center-back positioning issues in four-back systems, Make it wider when building attacks from the back

• Further, optimize player movement decisions, optimize their choice to drop back to receive the ball or run forward to use the space behind the opponent's defense

• Optimize the use of short passes in the defensive area and the goalkeeper Defensive players' off-ball positioning after receiving a ball order

• Adjusted positioning of cutting full-backs to better support the attack, especially after shifting the attacking focus to

• the wing - Fixed fake wingers in some cases, The problem of advancing too far with the ball

Oppression

• Fixed positioning of wingers when pressing wide/ Central - Fixed

• positioning of wingers pressing goalkeepers for goal kicks

• Fixed issue where midfielders and wide players were not pressing high enough when using the most aggressive pressing trigger level BUGS

• Fixed the wrong choice of defensive midfielders pressing wide

• General adjustments to the behavior of attacking players after using the "Press opponent wide/central" order

Goalkeeper

• Optimized the performance of the goalkeeper protecting the near post in some situations

• Optimized the performance of the goalkeeper AI in various situations

Other

• Fixed an issue where players would miss a wide set piece when using zone defense

• Fixed a rare issue where a defensive player would still give the ball to the goalkeeper when the ball was about to enter the goal.

• Fixed a rare issue where a player would suddenly accelerate significantly

• Fixed a rare issue where an offside goal was ruled valid

• Fixed a rare issue where a player would push the ball with a small force after choosing to touch the ball

• Fixed a rare issue where the ball was too high to be volleyed -Fixed

• attacking player dropping too deep in some situations

• Fixed data center team analysis reports showing zero chances of BUGS

• Tweaked the VAR system to make it less predictable

• Removed "increase dribbling" order for attacking fullbacks

• Added AI manager use of playmaking midfielder roles where appropriate

• Multiple fixes a stability issue

How to play:

• Optimized the existing ability growth rate of players in some inactive leagues

• Optimized the distribution of player attributes - applied to the generation and growth of new players (for example crossing attributes of full-backs)

• Optimized AI clubs Personal training logic

• Adjusted the reputation of new players

• Fixed player personal position/role/duty training being incorrectly removed

• Fixed players not having a certain position in their usual tactics, but players complained about the lack of depth at this position - Fixed the issue

• where players and the board of directors mistakenly believed that the club's vision had failed

• Fixed the issue where the number of scouts became zero after the scouting budget was exhausted

• Fixed the display of the average base salary in the financial interface

• Fixed the player After setting a recruiting priority, there were not enough suggested players

• Fixed players being unable to cancel scouting missions for a player

• Adjusted U18 player interest in pre-transfer deals

• Adjusted AI when using certain formations - Adjusted

• the player pool for the newly established recruitment focus

• Optimized the performance of the AI ​​counter-offer when negotiating loan deals

Art and animation:

• Fixed an issue where the color of the jersey changed when the second half started

• Optimized multiple animations for goalkeepers

Tournament and Rules*:

• Fixed FA Cup second-round match dates being irrational

• Fixed some players not having UK settled status

• Fixed Copa Libertadores triggering draw after group stage Bugs - Fixed the wrong

• number of players on loan for clubs in some countries

• Fixed clubs needing to continue playing in the league on Saturday after playing European games on Thursday

• Fixed Italian Cup semi-finals The problem of scheduling international competitions

• Fixed the grouping situation of the Portuguese Football League (Portuguese Championship)

• Updated a series of substitution rules

• Optimized the schedule of England's first division league to reduce the occurrence of "devil schedules"

• Optimized Italian Serie A schedule in December

• New Champions League rules, increased January registration window to account for winter transfer window changes

• English Football Carabao Cup semi-final no longer at Wembley Stadium

• English clubs have until March 23 to sign free agents outside the transfer window

• Can now submit any EFL rules Squads

• Fixed transfer window dates for the Indonesian league

• Africa Cup of Nations now moved to January 2024

• Introduced VAR in the Scottish league

• Fixed grouping of Finnish clubs, which will take place in 2023 Effective in-game at the start of the season

• Updated foreign aid rules for various Asian competitions

Interface and User Experience:

• Fixed the problem of automatic change of sideline aids- Fixed the problem

• that the number of games was displayed incorrectly in the conference panel- Fixed the problem

• of the filtering function in the lineup registration interface-

• Fixed the problem of some scatter graphs in the pull-down menu of all visual graphs Bugs that can’t be displayed- Fixed the problem

• that transfers are displayed repeatedly in the transfer status column of the club vision menu-

• Fixed the problem that the team status bar is displayed in the opposite direction in the dynamic menu-

• Fixed the problem when the player creates a manager role After using the "Generate 3D Model from Photo" function, the earring panel cannot be accessed.

• Fixed an issue where the color of the visualization in the analysis panel was displayed incorrectly during a match.

• Added display of remaining substitutions in the match

Football Manager 2023 is a football simulation game developed by Sports Interactive and published by Sega. In Football Manager 2023, the focus is not just on strategizing or building your team, but on taking on challenges and breaking new ground as you develop your style. Dive into research that deepens strategic depth and drills down to tactical detail as you run your club. You'll rise among the elite by writing your own headlines, earning the respect and love of your fans, and dominating the arena.

Game instructions

• Find your club. Fulfill the expectations of the board of directors and win football's top prizes invincible.

• Building superstars, not just poaching. Recruit smartly with the help of your staff and provide your football prodigy with a path to a top-notch team in an effort to create a world-class squad.

• The team's playing style depends on the player himself. Draw up unique strategies on the Tactic Board to score important victories and witness unforgettable matchday moments.

Recruitment system innovation

• We have spoken extensively to football directors, data analysts, scouts, and managers over the past few years to better understand the evolution of the recruitment process. All of these discussions have helped and guided our revamp of the recruitment system in Football Manager 2023. They fall into four categories, including roster planners, experience matrices, scouting, and agent and recruiting meetings.

Competition AI and animation performance

• One of the main focuses of our tournament team has been improving the behavioral logic of AI managers, making them smarter than ever. We've also made major updates to Player Decisions and Match Engine AI, covering and beyond the entire pitch. At the same time, improvements to our animation engine and modifications to team orders ensure that Football Manager 2023 is as close to real life as possible.

UEFA Official Club Competition

• Not only is this a standard license, but it is also the first time in Football Manager history that fully licensed UEFA club competitions are included. It also makes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night games extra special. When crafting all upgrades, enhancements, and features involving UEFA-licensed content, our team strives to faithfully reproduce the look, feel and feel of UEFA, as well as those exciting major events.

Supporters Confidence

• We intend to enhance the importance of the fan base in the game. By bringing in supporter data, we're able to give you a snapshot of your club's fanbase. Additionally, the newly added "Fan Confidence" is as important as your "Board Confidence" and will reflect the current sentiment of your fans. This will help you stay on top of how your supporters perceive you and whether you are up to the job.

Dynamic Manager Timeline

• Whether you've taken a team from the lower divisions to the Cup over multiple seasons, or you've just managed to avoid relegation in your first season, we all know how important a Football Manager profile is. In Football Manager 2023 we continue this theme by introducing the Dynamic Manager Timeline - a whole new way to display and track your achievements and milestones in your career.