Football Manager 2022 release date: FM 22 Touch, Mobile & Game Pass news

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Here it is, then, our handy guide to all things Football Manager 2022, starting with the FM 22 release date and launch time details.

When is the Football Manager 2022 release date?

The FM 22 release date is taking place on Tuesday 9th November 2021, so today's the day on which you'll be able to access the full version of Football Manager 2022. You can jump into the game right now, in fact, unless you're stuck at work!

What time does Football Manager 2022 release?

When is the release time for FM 22? The FM 22 unlock time has already occurred, so you should be able to jump into the game on your platform of choice! In fact, in some regions, it sounds like Football Manager 2022 arrived a little bit earlier than expected. Either way, though, the launch has happened and you can play the game now!

Can I pre-order Football Manager 22?

Yes, you can pre-order FM 22 on your digital storefront of choice. However, if you would rather pick up a physical copy, there is a way to do that - you can order a boxed copy of FM 22 for PC via Amazon, for example! So you don't have to say goodbye to the good old-fashioned game disc unless you really want to.

Football Manager 22 versions explained

There are four different versions of Football Manager 2022 this year, and this is what you need to know about them:

• The full Football Manager 2022 game is only available on PC and Mac.
• Football Manager 2022 Mobile is coming to iOS and Android.
• Football Manager 2022 Touch is only available on Nintendo Switch.
• Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and the PC Game Pass app.

It's also worth noting that Football Manager 2022 is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch, which will give you even more ways to play it. Below you'll find more details on how, when and where you can get involved with FM 22.

Football Manager 22 Mobile release date

The FM 22 Mobile release date is also taking place on 9th November - there really is just one date to remember this time! If you want to play FM 22 on your phone without needing to stream your whole experience from the cloud, this is the right way to do it!

Football Manager 2022 Touch release date

The FM 22 Touch release date will also fall on 9th November, SEGA has confirmed. We also know that, due to COVID and working restrictions, the only place you will be able to play FM 22 Touch this year is the Nintendo Switch - there won't be a way to play Touch on mobile this year, but you could technically stream the Xbox Edition onto a phone using Xbox Cloud Gaming (more on that in a sec).

FM 22 Game Pass release date

Is Football Manager 2022 on Game Pass? It definitely will be! On 9th November, FM 22 will become available on Xbox Game Pass in three different ways:

• The FM 22 Xbox Edition will become available on Xbox Game Pass for consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S)
• The full FM 22 game will be available on Xbox Game Pass for PC
• The FM 22 Xbox Edition will also be included in Xbox Play Anywhere, which means you can stream it onto any device that supports Xbox Cloud Gaming (this could be handy if you want something slightly beefier than the mobile version on your tablet or phone).

FM 22 price: How much does Football Manager 2022 cost?

Looking at the game's official Amazon product page, the FM 22 price is listed as £40.49 GBP. That's a £4.50 discount, actually, with Amazon currently running an FM 22 deal to bring the price down from its £44.99 RRP. So if you want to save a few quid, that's one of your option!

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What's new in Football Manager 22 gameplay?

"FM22 brings new and progressive ways to find your winning edge, instil your footballing style and earn success at your football club," the game's official website promises.

The official description goes onto mention that a "new Data Hub powers your squad analysis with the same metrics and reporting methods that clubs use in the professional world of football, whilst the debut of a New Animation Engine delivers the most authentic match experience in the series’ history."

One thing that we know will not be in Football Manager 22 is Women's football, but bringing it to the series is still part of the plan - just don't expect it to be included until Football Manager 24 if the rumour mill is to be believed.

We are sure much information will be dropping in the coming days, including news on the latest FM 22 Wonderkids that were introduced alongside the FM 22 beta.

Is there a trailer for Football Manager 22?

Here is the Football Manager 22 trailer. While you wait for that FM 22 release date to arrive, take a look at this to get yourself hyped:

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