FM24 Beta Release Date: Football Manager 2024, the latest installment of the popular simulation game that lets you take charge of your favorite soccer club, is set to be released on November 6, 2023. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices. But if you can’t wait until then, you can get early access to a beta version of the game by pre-purchasing it from participating retailers. Here is everything you need to know about FM24 beta release date, early access, new features, steam, price, and demo.
What is FM24 beta?
FM24 beta is a pre-release version of the game that will be very close to the final product. You can play all game modes, including network games and fantasy draft mode, and your saved games will be compatible with the final game. However, the game may not be fully stable or polished, and some features may be missing or changed. The game will automatically update to the final version on the official release date.
How to get early access to FM24 beta?
To get early access to FM24 beta, you need to pre-purchase the game from participating retailers such as FM Scout, [Steam], [Epic Games Store] or [Microsoft Store]. You will receive a Steam key that will grant you immediate access to the game once the beta is available. Early access is only available for PC users.
When will the FM24 beta be available?
The exact date of the FM24 beta release has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be around two weeks before the game’s official release date. That means you could start playing FM24 beta as early as October 19-23, 2023. However, this is not a guarantee and the date may change depending on the development progress.
What are the new features of FM24?
FM24 promises to be a “love letter to football” with many new features and improvements that will make the game more realistic, immersive, and enjoyable. Some of the new features are:
- There are three different ways to start your first save: standard, real-world, or your world. The standard option loads the most accurate data and squads at the start of your save. Real-world option loads squads as they were on the real-life date of your save and transfers happen on the same day as in reality. Your world option resets squads and budgets to how they were on the date of your save and cancels transfers beyond that date.
- Partnership with TransferRoom, a platform used by real-life clubs to advertise players they want to sell and search for potential new recruits. You can use TransferRoom to find bargains, sell unwanted players or scout for hidden gems.
- Overhaul of squad management and transfers. You can discuss with agents about the possibility of their clients leaving or joining your club. You can also hire intermediaries to help you sell players or generate interest in them. Intermediaries will take a cut of the final fee but will make selling players easier.
- Refresh for set pieces and positional play. You can create more complex and varied set-piece routines with new options and instructions. You can also assign more specific roles and duties to your players based on their positions and attributes.
- Ability to transfer your existing FM23 save to FM24. You can continue your FM23 career in FM24 with updated data and features. However, some features may not work properly or may be disabled if they are incompatible with your save.
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How much does FM24 cost?
The price of FM24 varies depending on the platform and edition you choose. Here are some examples:
- FM24 PC: $49.99 / £39.99 / €54.99
- FM24 Console (PS5/Xbox): $39.99 / £29.99 / €39.99
- FM24 Touch (Switch): $29.99 / £21.99 / €29.99
- FM24 Mobile (iOS/Android): $8.99 / £8.99 / €9.99
Is there a demo for FM24?
Yes, there will be a demo for FM24 that will be released either on the final game release day or shortly after. The demo will let you play half a season with a limited number of clubs from selected leagues. The demo will be available for PC users only.
Conclusion
FM24 is one of the most anticipated games of 2023 for soccer fans and managers alike. The game will offer many new features and improvements that will make it more realistic, immersive and enjoyable than ever before. If you want to get early access to a beta version of the game, you need to pre-purchase it from participating retailers before the official release date of November 6, 2023. You can also wait for the demo to try out the game for free before buying it. FM24 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices.
