"Downgrade": Screenshots of Football Manager 2025 leave fans unimpressed

Recent posts by the official Football Manager account on social media have given some insight into what Football Manager 2025 could look like, and the fans have thoughts. The screenshots posted by @XPremiumUpdate received mixed responses. While there has been some constructive criticism and optimism, a large portion of the community has been left disappointed.

The basic nature of the menu screens has come under fire, with many believing that the game needs a lot more innovation to draw them in. @5stardennis on X commented:

"Downgrade"

The simplified and basic layout of the in-game menus shown in the newly released Football Manager 2025 screenshots has also disappointed a lot of fans, with some claiming it has the appearance of a mobile game instead of a fully realized mainstream title.

Gamers are disappointed with the basic look of the screenshots (Images via X)

Other sections of the FM gaming community were also put off by the changes in the layout of the menus. Football Manager has been a staple in the world of football simulation games over decades. Fans have gotten used to the layout and are thus reacting negatively to the suggested changes.

Another popular sentiment about the Football Manager 2025 screenshots was that it was painfully similar to previous editions of the game, resembling a re-skin or an update. @KobbiexMainoo on X went as far as to compare it to previously released FIFA titles.

Some believe the game looks similar to past titles (Images via X)

However, some were more constructive with their feedback upon seeing the Football Manager 2025 screenshots. They admitted that further changes were needed but appeared optimistic.

There has been some constructive feedback as well (Images via X)

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The Football Manager 2025 screenshots could represent a very early build of the game

While the reaction to these new screenshots about Football Manager 2025 has been indicative of how fans truly feel about the direction in which the series is headed, there is still the possibility that the final released product could be completely different. The images have the words "Work in Progress" included, which hints at possible changes in the future.

The official release date is still a few months away, and developers will have plenty of time to make the necessary changes to win fans over.