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Looking for information regarding Football Manager 2024 early access? You have come to the right place as we hurtle towards the launch of this year’s game. Whether you are a veteran manager or a rookie joining in for the first time, we have you covered.
As the official Football Manager 2024 release date looms into view, many fans are searching for ways to get on the game early. Sports Interactive confirmed an early access period was coming, which has now gone live!
With this in mind, let us break down what we know so far regarding Football Manager 2024 early access.
When does Football Manager 2024 early access begin?
Football Manager 2024 early access began on October 19. Football Manager 2024 pre-orders have been available since early September for this year’s version of the game.
It’s not quite as simple as an FM pre-purchase to gain access though. Early access is exclusive to PC and Mac players pre-ordering the game via the Steam and Epic Games Stores. This means PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Mobile, and Nintendo Switch fans will need to wait for the full release.
There is another hoop for PC players to jump through to qualify for early access. Information on the FM24 website reads as follows:
“Early Access is available from SEGA-approved digital retailers only. Please check to see if the store you’re purchasing from is participating in the offer. The Early Access version may go live at different times on different platforms.”
You can check to see if you purchased your edition through a SEGA-approved digital retailer buy following THIS LINK.
Football Manager 2024 start time
Understandably you want to access all the new features as early as possible. Sadly for console players, you will need to wait for full launch. However, as mentioned above, PC and Mac players are able to make use of the early access period.
The Football Manager 2024 start time was around 11am ET / 4pm BST. As stated by Sports Interactive, early access may go live at different times on different platforms.
If you can’t wait that long to play the game, there is another option. The Football Manager 2024 beta should begin soon, so make sure you know everything before it goes live.
This should provide an insight into the newest version of Football Manager, including enhancements to the matchday engine, women’s football, smarter transfers, transfer market refresh, player movements, and much more.
One more thing to be aware of is the changes coming to iOS and Android managers. Football Manager 2024 Mobile is getting a shake up this season. Coming exclusively to Netflix, be sure to check out the full features information of the most complete version of FM yet.
