Extensive work was put in to ensure that Matchdays in FM23 Console had a more ‘hands-on’ feel to them. The Touchline Tablet was remodelled, evolving something that appeared sporadically between highlights to the go-to place for match stats, player stats, latest scores and tactical advice. That, combined with controller functionality and focus improvements, helped to provide a more active match experience, pulling you into the heart of the on-pitch action.

Tied to this was the integration of Team Talks into a console edition for the first time. Available at half-time and full-time, these interactions allowed managers to make their voice heard with a range of reactions.

FM23 Console also included a raft of accessibility changes. There are new and improved Colour-Blind options available for those with Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia. During matches, the game will automatically pause at pivotal moments, allowing users to process the game at their speed. In a similar fashion, the new onboarding process ensured that whether you were an experienced player or a series newcomer, you got the right level of detail and responsibilities in every career.

A host of new additions ensured that FM23 Mobile remained clear at the top of the mobile gaming football league.

The thrill of developing young talents into superstars became a more integral element of the game with the introduction of a brand-new Development Hub, a revamped Youth Intake screen and an enhanced Mentoring system.

A long-requested addition to the series, Team Talks made their debut in FM23 Mobile. Available pre-match and at half-time, it was possible for managers to individually praise or criticise players. Once they’d given their thoughts, a reaction screen would show the initial responses of the players and their team-talk reaction would be shown in post-match media items also.

FM23 Mobile was the first title in the Mobile series to feature integration with our exclusive member’s club FMFC. Members were able to login and get access to free exclusive game modes, with three challenges - ‘Unrest at Home’, ‘You Can’t Win Anything with Kids’, and ‘The Dangers of Capitalism’ – available to play. Selecting a national team from game start was also available exclusively to FMFC users.

Following a one year’s absence, Football Manager Touch returned to iOS devices thanks to an exciting partnership with Apple Arcade. FM23 Touch launched there and on Nintendo Switch™ on November 8th. 

Joining the Apple Arcade platform meant that our 3D Match Engine was accessible on iPhone for the first time, and that managers could keep their career on the move whether they were playing on their phone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV.

A streamlined user interface on matchdays brought players closer to the on-pitch drama, while the addition of Team Talks at half-time and full-time allowed managers to capture every emotion and become a difference-maker in every situation.