FM26 (Update 26.1.3) now live

[p][/p][p][/p][p]An FM26 update (26.1.3) is now available via Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. This includes the re-introduction of Pass Maps (both in-match and within the Data Hub), as well as various Match AI improvements and a fix to a Hotseat mode-related crash. [/p][p]For queries about how to update on these platforms, please review this FAQ.   [/p][p]The update is also available for FM26 Console, which includes all applicable improvements from the PC and Mac changelist. You can find more details, here. [/p][p]For clarity, recent transfers from the January Transfer Window and other data changes will form part of the next game update in early March.[/p][p]The changelist for today’s update is provided below. [/p][p][/p][p]FM26 Mobile and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) [/p][p]The next FM26 Mobile and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) updates are scheduled for release in March. Further details will follow closer to the time. [/p][p][/p][h3]FM26 (26.1.3 Changelist (non-exhaustive) [/h3][p][/p][p]Technical Issues [/p][p]Various Crash and Stability fixes [/p][p]Fixed a Crash on Hotseat Mode after finishing the 1st match of the day [/p][p]Fixed Crash on Tactics screen when rapidly switching between In & Out Possession [/p][p]Fixed an issue causing a black screen appearing for several seconds when entering second match as hot seat manager [/p][p] [/p][p]Match Engine (Changes include but are not limited to) [/p][p]Lowered the frequency of rain in matches across all leagues [/p][p]Defensive improvements against strikerless formations [/p][p]Tweaks to the frequency that AI managers make substitutions during matches [/p][p]Improvements to how players react to shots that hit the post [/p][p]Improvements to short goal kick decisions from GK [/p][p]Improvements to wide player pressing logic [/p][p]Improvements to marking decisions from midfielders during pressing situations [/p][p]Improvements to marking of runs made from deep [/p][p]Improved dribbling logic to allow dribbler to perform 180-turns where appropriate instead of running into a dead end [/p][p]Improvements to how 'trap inside' instruction affects team shape when opposition has a goal kick [/p][p]Fixes to wide midfielders sitting too deep in 442 OOP formation in high press setups [/p][p]Channel Midfielder at CM now correctly rotates into AM strata after build-up phase [/p][p]Added ability for players to control the ball with their head in certain situations to bring the ball down [/p][p]Adjustments to OOP tactical positions of Wide AMs to now keep width better [/p][p]You are now able to select more than one player in a match to bring up the player’s name with Ctrl/Alt, Left Click [/p][p]Fixed an issue where VAR captions would sometimes display over a goal replay [/p][p]Fixed an issue where league trophy celebration wouldn’t trigger in certain leagues [/p][p]Assortment of animation fixes [/p][p]Increased the quality of the 2D Discs when on 2D Classic View [/p][p] [/p][p]User Interface (UI) [/p][p]Added Pass Maps to the Last Match section in the Data Hub  [/p][p]Added Pass Maps to the Match UI in the Formation carousel and Half Time/Full Time Reports (Full Time shown below)[/p][p][/p][p]Added Pass Maps as Dugout advice [/p][p]Added icons next to the shout instructions on the Shouts dropdown menu [/p][p]Added latest scores and live league table to in-highlights tile that opens from pressing the ‘stats' button at the top right [/p][p]Improvements made to Club League History Graph [/p][p]Fixed an issue where Latest Scores/Dugout event would inform user about a goal before it happened [/p][p]Users team is now clearly labelled on both the Tile and Card in Data Hub visuals [/p][p]Striker's shirt is no longer cutoff in Tactics tile on Match Day screen [/p][p]Player name no longer appears at the top of the sub bench when subbed off [/p][p]Fixed an issue causing Subs to display out of order in a match [/p][p]Penalties scored during a match are now visible within Post Match News [/p][p]Fixed an issue causing the Past Winners card being empty for certain competitions [/p][p]Added a formations tile in the Past Match - Match Report card [/p][p]Added a scroll bar to Tactical Styles on the Training Schedules card [/p][p]Added a carousel on the medical centre tile so users can view U21 or U18 injuries [/p][p]Fixed an issue where the incorrect Out of Possession Role tile could appear on Player Instructions > Out of Possession [/p][p]Fixed an issue causing low-res images to be present on Set Pieces screen [/p][p]Choosing Clean Slate on Tactics creator will now correctly take you to the fully populated "All" tab [/p][p]B-Team ability and potential is now correctly displayed on Squad & Player Report screens [/p][p]Resolved an issue where ‘Grey’ players in subs list could cause player positions to display incorrectly in the squad bar menu [/p][p]Fixed a very rare issue making the user unable to enter matches after using Clear Squad or Quick Pick [/p][p]The hierarchy column within Squad > Dynamics > Happiness will now sort correctly [/p][p]No longer able to select a player as a vice captain if they’re out on loan [/p][p] [/p][p]Gameplay [/p][p]Fixed an issue where B-Team staff weren’t joining the club after they were recruited [/p][p]Fixed an issue where some transfers would not display within Transfer History tool [/p][p]Staff search now displays comparable ratings to Staff Report [/p][p]Fixed a rare issue where the Board would be delighted about an objective being completed that occurred before user took over at the club [/p][p]Agents no longer illogically suggest to ‘Make an Offer Now’ alongside ‘Wait for Contract Expiry.’ [/p][p]Young players with Training Targets won’t become unhappy after a loan offer is accepted for them [/p][p]Scouted players will now appear in the Squad Comparison section of the Shortlist tool [/p][p]Tweaks to Saudi clubs making repeated lowball offers for a star player [/p][p]Teams should no longer take excessively long to appoint a new manager [/p][p]Fixed an issue within Match Meetings that would state that the team could 'qualify for the Premier League' when it should be referencing the Champions League. [/p][p]UAE clubs now have a more realistic number of first team players [/p][p]Advice button no longer shows when users manager is unemployed [/p][p]Tweaked the AI logic to ensure when you use the Ask Assistant button to select an MLS squad it will no longer breach the salary cap [/p][p]Recruitment Transfer History > Appearance column will now specify if appearances were starts or substitutions [/p][p]User will now receive a message that a requested coaching course is confirmed/rejected by the board [/p][p]User is now able to manually select coach assignments for Reserve/Youth teams [/p][p]If a player is deemed ‘Not for Sale’, the fee cited in the Media Speculation News Item will no longer display as £226m [/p][p]News articles will now make reference to a player's previous stint at the same club if they’re a former player, rather than treating them like a brand-new signing. [/p][p]Player Biographies should no longer have any inaccurate information [/p][p]Set Transfer Status action is now correctly disabled for Non-Contract Players [/p][p]The agreed transfer fee now displays correctly on Transfer Activity screen if user has negotiated a deal with an intermediary [/p][p]User will now get a summary news item about recent press conferences if media responsibilities have been delegated [/p][p]Fixed an issue causing Women's Football news story to appear under Men's News classification [/p][p]Tweaked the number of injuries occurring at AI controlled clubs within Women’s Football [/p][p]NWSL Clubs are no longer given sponsorship deals with relegation clauses within Women’s Football [/p][p]Adjustments made to female player wage demands in the Australian League [/p][p] [/p][p]In-Game Editor (IGE) [/p][p]The Editor icon is now correctly enabled when on the First Team card [/p][p]In-game currency will no longer change if user edits financial information with the IGE tools [/p][p]Nation information now visible on lists when moving a player using the IGE [/p][p]Hidden columns on 1-20 scale are now correctly colour coded [/p][p]User can now add multiple Club Affiliations to a player [/p][p]“Move to my club” option now showing on all unemployed staff [/p][p]Added confirmation dialog when moving a person to a role that is taken or maxed out [/p][p]Fixed ‘Become Unsackable’ incorrectly appearing as right-click action when multiple players were selected [/p]