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Hey folks,

Thanks for your extended patience. It has been a very stressful week, but after finally having the breakthrough on lights I can finally share a new updated version I am happy with! This version is an UPDATE and not a full install.

What has changed?

Performance:

Made changes to how certain plugins load to optimize it even further.

More flexible timing in different events.

Lighting:

The bane of my existence has been tackled and finally instead of the game telling me what to do I am able to tell the game what to do and use newer shadow calculation.

AKA the shadows on players, adboards, goals etc work the way they should now.

Redid lighting at practically all stadiums included.

Changed Stadiums:

The following leagues have the existing stadiums changed. Substitutes now sit on the benches, lighting fixed where it was needed, pitch adjustments made.

Premier League (20/20)

Serie A (20/20)

La Liga (20/20)

La Liga Hypermotion (3/20)

Ekstraklasa (7/18)

This will significantly improve the quality of the lighting and playability. Download and installation instructions are below!

Installation:

The link below is where you can download the files. The password is that which you received earlier in your mailbox if you have lost the passkey, shoot me a DM and I'll send it your way!

BACK UP THE FILES FOR YOU TO ADD AGAIN LATER IF YOU HAVE CUSTOM KITS/CONFIGS.

DOWNLOAD LINK

This is an update and not a standalone version! See below for the files you need to add from the downloaded folder. Do NOT delete your existing files, just replace the ones it asks to replace.

You can then add in the new files!

Installation path for Steam is:

Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 26

Installation path for Xbox Game Pass is:

XboxGames\Football Manager 26\Content

Installation path for Epic Games is:

Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager26

From there to install the kits, be sure to extract them first and place them in the

"Football Manager 26/BepInEx/Plugins/CrowdInjectV2" folder so your Kits folder contains the leagues/nations.

Steam Deck (Desktop Mode):

Download the Linux version of BepInEx

Download r2modman and extract it

In that folder you go to r2modman app image

Follow the path -> home-deck-config-r2modmanplus-local-fm26-profiles-default-

Add my files to that path.

You can make a shortcut on your homescreen of the r2modman app image and click execute

Search game: -fm26 and then select profile

Showing on this screen is bepinexpack-footballmanager26 click on it and install

In the top left click on start modded, not vanilla.

Game will load

Again huge thanks to Luke for the find.

Furthermore, when you install the files, make sure you place all subfolders into those directories above. That is two folders and 4 loose files. If you do not do that it will not load.

If you are having extraction issues, try using winrar or winzip to extract the files.

The first boot after an update to FM or running for the first time will take a long time.

IT HAS NOT FROZEN, IT IS LOADING. DO NOT INTERRUPT IT!

Should you get an anti tamper message do this:

Remove the files from the directory when FM is closed.

Boot the game, play a match, close FM.

Reinstall the files whilst FM is closed.

Then you will be able to play.

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Comments

Igor Ferreira

free camera is included already?

Bassy's Games

No not yet as I wish to keep them separate for now to isolate issues

Fran Arroyo

Thank you, thank you, and thank you, Bassy!! Great job—it’s wonderful to see how you’ve left the Gran Canaria stadium, and I’m sure the rest are just as great. Keep up that energy, and remember that we’re all rooting for you!! Big hugs, and stay happy

Mauro Icardieu

Thank you Bassy, with San Siro and scoreboard mod i really enjoy my save !

Harald Natvik

Downloaded, installed - crashed when loading my first game. Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid vs Mallorca. 1st league game

Harald Natvik

Gave it three tries - now it worked. Not sure why it crashed twice.

Exilgreis

Hi Bassy, thanks for all your work. Since some update (I can't remember which one), all the spectators in the stadiums are the same color: for example, when I play as Leeds, three-quarters of the stadium is white for home games, as if everyone is wearing the club's jersey, and the remaining quarter is for away games. It didn't do that before. Is there a setting I could use to change it? Thanks.

Bassy's Games

Hi Exil, it has been reported a few times and I am looking at a solution, thank you for raising it :)

S S

Hi, do you have a tutorial on how to change fans' kits?

Bassy's Games

Hi, I've not made a tutorial yet, but will do so in the coming week when I rework the tool.

Alexander Vatneodegaard

Hi, Thank you so much for you work man you making the game fun! But I have an issue with lighting on evening and night matches in Bilbao blacked out player etc(San Mames Stadium).

Piotr Pawłowski

I just wanted to thank you for the work you're doing. It’s fantastic! I also have a quick question. Do you have any plans to create the Wisła Kraków stadium? After all, it’s one of the largest stadiums in Poland, and despite the team playing in the second tier, it has the second-highest attendance! :)

Bassy's Games

Thank you for the feedback! I'll hopefully have that sorted for 3.0 :D

Bassy's Games

Hi Piotr, thank you for the nice message 😁! Have I not yet added Wisla Kraków yet? Hmm might have to have it in for 3.0 then.

David_kax

First of all, congratulations and thank you for your work. This pack and everything you're doing represents one of the best things that has happened to the FM series. I'm playing with version 2.6 (early access) in the Spanish league, so that's where I've been able to test it the most. I congratulate you on correcting the position of the substitutes on the bench; it must be very complex to adjust it perfectly. At San Mamés and several other stadiums (Athletic), the graininess problem in the space between the pitch and the stands persists (the same issue you fixed at the Bernabéu in version 2.4). And there's also a strange brightness problem at San Mamés in the right touchline area near the corner flag, where the grass has an excessively light color and brightness. Overall, I've noticed that most stadiums, even very large ones, run very smoothly, but there are some where there are stutters (Riazor, RCDE Stadium, Balaídos, Reale Arena, Mendizorroza...). I don't know if it's because they aren't fully optimized yet... There are a lot of stadiums, and it must be an enormous amount of work. I'm mentioning this only to help identify any errors. Because I'm very grateful for this tremendous effort, and even with its minor errors (understandable, especially at this early stage of the project), the pack is very enjoyable and greatly enhances the immersion. Thank you for everything!

Bassy's Games

Hi David, that is very helpful feedback! I will look to rectify the noise on the grass for the coming update, as well as the light in the San Mames. Are the ones you mentioned the only ones with stutters?

David_kax

Tonight I'm hoping to finish my first season in Spain. If it helps, I can tell you exactly which stadiums are experiencing stutters. Most are running great 😉. There's also a problem with the stands at the Martínez Valero (Elche). In one of the side stands, you can't see any spectators or seats, as if they're embedded within the concrete structure. I'm not quite sure how to explain it 😅. Thanks for everything and for understanding that my only intention is to help you identify these minor problems... It's absolutely not a criticism; quite the opposite, I can only acknowledge and applaud your incredible work.

Bassy's Games

I know mate, and the feedback is very appreciated! I know there's an issue with Elche, but will look into it

David_kax

I tried checking the stadiums where stuttering occurs by going into the match replays to make an accurate list, but it's smoother in the replays, I don't know why... I'll wait until I finish a second season and keep noting where it happens and where it doesn't, in case it helps you 😉

Steven Field

thanks for your hard work! I have noticed on some grounds such as the emirates stadium, the pitch is an extremely bright green which can be difficult in the eyes - is this intentional or something being worked on?

Bassy's Games

Hi Steven, thank you! It's not intentional and will be sorted out for 3.0 :)

David_kax

Hi mate! I was able to complete my second season and test all the Spanish stadiums. I'm detailing the minor issues I encountered in case they're helpful. Your work is incredible, and what's truly amazing is how few bugs there are. Thanks for everything. I'm available if you need more information about any of these problems 😉 - MENDIZORROZA (Alavés) - Performance: Stuttering/jumping - Graphics: Grainy gap between pitch and stands - SAN MAMÉS (Athletic) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Grainy gap between pitch and stands. Strange and excessive brightness in the area near the right corner flag within the pitch. Players appear too dark/shaded with most skybox options. - LA CERÁMICA (Villarreal) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Grainy gap between pitch and stands. Grass too dark. - BALAIDOS (Celta) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: There is a wall at one end and the stands with fans behind it. Work is underway to bring the stands behind the goals closer to the pitch (in real life), but there is already a small stand (similar to Son Moix) right up against the grass behind that goal (Celta - Real Madrid match, March 26). - SON MOIX (Mallorca) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Okay, although there is a strange little illuminated circle in the center circle area. - MARTÍNEZ VALERO (Elche) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Significant problems across one entire side stand. Excessive brightness in one corner of the pitch (like at San Mamés). - RIAZOR (Deportivo) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: The substitutes are not sitting on the bench. The fans in the stands are not wearing Deportivo's colors, but rather black and light blue (the colors of their biggest rival, Celta). I think it's the only Spanish stadium where they are missing. - VALLECAS (Rayo Vallecano) - Performance: - Smooth Graphics: OK. Question... The stands on the sides, in the middle section, seem to have no seats in one part and never fill up... I don't know if it's a mistake or if that's how the stadium is. - BERNABÉU (Real Madrid) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Excessive shine on the grass near a corner. - CIUDAD DE VALENCIA (Levante) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Grainy space between the pitch and the stands. In the side stands, the spectators appear very spread out. - MONTILIVI (Girona) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Grainy in the area of ​​the grass around the advertising boards. I think there's an error with the fans' kits, as they are mostly wearing a blue color that doesn't correspond to Girona. - METROPOLITANO (Atlético) - Performance: Smooth - Graphics: Players appear too dark with many skybox options. Stadiums without notable problems: EL SADAR (Osasuna), MESTALLA (Valencia), SÁNCHEZ PJZJUAN (Sevilla), CARLOS TARTIERE (Oviedo), CAMP NOU (Barcelona), ANOETA (Real Sociedad), INSULAR (Las Palmas), COLISEUM (Getafe), RCDE (Espanyol), BENITO VILLAMARIN (Betis)

Bassy's Games

Great man! Thank you so much for your feedback!

Steven Field

Superb, it’s just really difficult to follow and see the ball during play, toning down the pitch colours will really help