Football Manager 27 Touch New Features and Improvements Revealed

Sports Interactive has shared details on what’s coming to Football Manager 27 Touch, including a redesigned interface, better recruitment tools, new match preparation options and several improvements to the matchday experience. The game returns to iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV with plenty of changes to make managing a club a little easier while keeping the depth fans have come to expect.

One of the bigger changes is coming to the iPhone version, which has received a complete interface redesign. Menus have been reorganized to make better use of screen space, while text and button sizes have been adjusted to make everything easier to navigate. The Tactics and Match Experience screens have also been updated. Players on iPad, Mac and Apple TV will see some layout and navigation improvements too, based on feedback from the community.

The Player Database, Player Recommendations and Recruitment Focuses screens have all been redesigned to make important information easier to find. Transfer budgets are more accessible and a new Find Similar Players option should be useful when replacing an aging veteran or looking for another option after missing out on a transfer target. Backroom staff will also offer advice during negotiations to help managers figure out whether their offers are reasonable.

Match Preparation gives managers a little more control over how their teams get ready for each opponent. Up to three sessions can be scheduled before a match, focusing on In Possession, Out of Possession and Set Pieces. These can be adjusted depending on who they’re facing, giving players more flexibility when putting together a game plan.

There are some improvements on the pitch too. The Match Engine has received a visual upgrade with smoother animations and better overall flow during matches. New Tactical Tweaks let managers make adjustments without leaving the action, while improved Shouts provide more context and better reactions from players. Once the match is over, Pass Maps and Heat Maps give managers a closer look at what worked and what might need fixing. Cup Draws are back as well with the option to speed through them or slow things down to build a little suspense.

Football Manager 27 Touch is still meant to be a quicker way to enjoy the series, but it brings over several improvements from the PC and Console versions. Players can continue their careers from FM24 or FM26 or start fresh with a new club. Between the updated interface, better recruitment tools and more control on matchday, there’s quite a bit for returning players to check out.