Football Manager 2023makes its debut across various consoles this month, but a sudden delay will push the PlayStation 5 version to a later date after the November 8 launch. Fortunately, the rest of the console versions are unaffected byFootball Manager 2023’sdelay for PS5.
Sega and developer Sports Interactive are pushing thePS5 release ofFootball Manager 2023to a later date due to “unforeseen circumstances” that arose during the submissions and approvals process. These issues are preventingFootball Manager 2023from launching for the latest PlayStation platform, so PlayStation Store digital pre-orders will be canceled in accordance with Sony’s platform policy. In addition, full refunds will be made to PS5 customers that pre-orderedFootball Manager 2023. No action is needed on the customer’s end to receive the refund according to Sega and Sports Interactive.
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Sports Interactive studio director Miles Jacobson is distraught by the sudden delay ofFootball Manager 2023for PS5. According to him, Sega and Sports Interactive have worked with partners to remedy the issues involving the PS5 version for a number of weeks. He did not elaborate further about specific details surrounding the game’s submissions and approvals process. However, Jacobson hopesFootball Manager 2023will release soonfor PS5 gamers since the development team at Sports Interactive worked hard to finalize the game.
Since a PS4 version ofFootball Manager 2023does not exist, the delay means PlayStation gamers will be unable to play the game until a release date for the PS5 version is determined. Further, PS5 players will be unable to pre-order the game for the time being. Sports Interactive ensures fans that all other versions ofFootball Manager 2023will release on November 8 as intended, and Sega will update fans about the PS5 version when the earliest opportunity arises.
Football Manager 2023’sPS5 delay is unfortunate for world-class football fans wanting to branch out fromFIFA 23by EA Sports. The latest iteration ofFootball Managerintroduces the highly-anticipated UEFA Club Competition license to the series, allowing players to participate in an authentic match day experience featuring the world’s elite football clubs. Players will unfortunately have to wait until the game is ready and approved for PlayStation’s latest hardware.
Football Manager 2023releases November 8 for Android, iOS, Mac, PC, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 version will release at a later date.
