Hi everyone!

My final update of the Increase Realism Megapack for FM26 focuses entirely on the 2026/27 season. This update goes well beyond the previous adjustments, bringing you an updated football world with revised leagues, international competitions, player ratings and many other improvements for your next long-term save.

IMPORTANT:
If you want to provide feedback, please do within the save game in the link below. This way I can ensure that it's not down to some user error:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/00fu90v50g3g2gp/xxl_test_final_October_BETA.fm/file

Helpful feedback examples:

Norway:
Top division
Club history is missing

Brazil:
Top division
Wrong teams in top division

FOR ALPHA USERS:
There were several improvements for the following nations:
England (bug for U21 Premier League not working fixed, added minus points of some clubs)
Romania (performance improvements)
Portugal (bug fixes + implemented new youth system)
Norway (added minus points of some clubs)
Indonesia (added minus points of some clubs)
Türkiye (added history at level 2 or lower, added minus points of some clubs)
Italy (added minus points of some clubs)
China (added minus points of some clubs)

🌍 Final FM26 Update – 2026/27 Content Overview

The in-game start date is summer 2026. Your save begins in the correct year for the 2026/27 season, with the updated leagues, competition histories, continental participants and other database changes aligned with that starting point for a realistic setup.

What has been updated?

Worldwide leagues

Leagues worldwide updated for the 2026/27 season, including competition structure and format changes.

Competition histories

Updated historical records, including previous competition winners, to match the new starting point.

National reputations

Reputation adjustments for all nations, aligned with the 2026/27 season.

Club reputations & finances

Club reputations and finances adjusted to reflect the 2026/27 season.

Continental competitions

Correct club participants in continental competitions across Europe, Asia, Africa, North and Central America and the Caribbean, South America, and Oceania.

World Cup fix

Prevents the World Cup from being played again in summer 2026.

Worldwide CA/PA adjustments

Revised current ability and potential ability ratings for players worldwide.

250+ newly created young talents

A total of 250+ newly created young talents included in the pack to better represent the next generation for the 2026/27 season.

Further database improvements

Numerous additional adjustments focused specifically on a more realistic2026/27 starting setup.

🤝 A special thank you to MasterIgor

The included league files are based on MasterIgor’s files and have been created and adapted for this update with his explicit permission.

His work forms the foundation of this part of the pack, so it is important to me to give him clear credit for his contribution. Thank you, Igor, for your permission, your trust and the extensive work you have allowed me to build upon!

🔍 My plans before the Public Release

1. Further analysis and bug fixes

With such a large number of files, there is always a possibility that I have made a mistake somewhere.

Over the next two weeks, I will therefore analyse the final data again using an XXL save that is already running. In particular, I will look at how the various changes work together and how the football world develops over the long term.

Evaluating the current version and fixing any issues will be my clear priority before the Public Release.

2. The XXL save is coming to Patreon

I will also upload the XXL save to Patreon in two versions: one at the very beginning of the save and another in a year far into the future.

This will allow you either to start with the updated setup or to explore for yourself how the football world has developed over a long period.

3. What changes for my “List of Files I recommend for FM26”?

Quite a lot, obviously :D

With the significantly expanded scope of the Megapack, you now essentially only need the free version of the sortitoutsi transfer file (sortitoutsi. net FM26 Data Update - Contracts (2026 Start).fmf) and the Real Name Fix alongside it.

Beyond those, no additional database files are generally needed.

Of course, this only applies to the database: you can – and should :P – continue using all your graphical mods, such as logos, player faces, kits and similar additions.

4. Possible additional lower-league files

I will try to create a few additional lower-league files, for example for Germany.

However, I cannot promise anything at this stage. My focus is firmly on evaluating and validating the current version. Additional league expansions will only be added if there is enough time available.

🔮 Looking ahead to FM27

MasterIgor has told me that he will be skipping FM27 and currently expects to return for FM28.

He has given me permission to continue his league project for FM27. I will do so to the best of my knowledge and ability, with the intention of handing the project back to him for FM28.

This is exactly what respect within the modding community means to me: communicating with each other, asking for permission, acknowledging other people’s work and treating it responsibly.

I wish this were standard practice everywhere. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, which makes me appreciate Igor’s trust and our collaboration even more.

📅 What is planned for October?

Just like last year, there will be no monthly update in October. Monthly updates will resume in November.

Instead, October will be dedicated to planning and preparing for what comes next.

I completely understand if you decide to pause your support for that month. Of course, I would be happy to welcome you back on board for FM27 ;)

I am equally grateful to everyone who continues supporting me throughout October. A month with less visible output, but important planning and preparation behind the scenes. That support means a lot to me and helps me dedicate the necessary time to these less visible parts of the work.

❤️ Thank you for your support!

With this final update, I am wrapping up the content additions to the Increase Realism Megapack for FM26. Until the Public Release, the focus will now be on the final analysis and any necessary fixes.

Whoever you are and wherever you come from: thank you for your support! <3

I hope you have enjoyed my work for FM26 and that this final update will bring you many more exciting saves:)

Cheers
David

Link:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/6ppqiddzng41ocw/FM26_-Increase_RealismMegapackOCTOBER_BETA_by_Daveincid_%252818.09.26%2529.zip/file