The similar version titled Xbox Edition was released on 1 December 2020 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Windows 10 via the Microsoft Store. It will be the first game in the series to appear on an Xbox platform since Football Manager 2008. Football Manager 2021 is set to launch on November 24, 2020 for Windows 10 PC, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X. Nintendo Switch and iOS/Android versions of the game are also in the.
Releasing earlier this year on PC, Football Manager 21 was yet another success for the coveted sports simulation franchise, bagging an 85 on Metacritic. This year's entry also saw the franchise take a substantial new step, porting the release over to consoles for the first time in a decade with Football Manager 21: Xbox Edition.
Braun hair clippers for men. To celebrate such a monumental occasion for both Football Manager's biggest fans and its developers, the team over at Sports Interactive is offering a celebratory prize for a select number of lucky franchise aficionados. Everyone who signs up to FMFC - a Football Manager information site that provides member-only rewards and feature drops - will be in with a chance of winning five custom controllers. They'll want to act fast though, as the competition closes at midnight tonight in the UK (which equates to roughly 4 PM PT).
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The controllers in question sport Football Manager 21's striped purple and green color scheme, with the game's logo on the right grip. It'll be a solid addition to any player's lineup of controllers and a great way to start off a manager career on the game's newly released Xbox edition. Of course, that's not to say that the prize couldn't also be a steal for hardcore PC players that aren't currently considering getting an Xbox Series X, with the controller also working with the game's standard PC edition.
Xbox controller giveaway 🎮
Win one of five exclusive, custom-made #FM21Xbox controllers by becoming a member of #FMFC.
All you have to do is sign up and join the squad 🙌https://t.co/BUpNpdGw2cpic.twitter.com/5OkBTv5gxf
The process of signing up on FMFC is pretty painless, asking players what platform they usually enjoy Football Manager on and then requiring them to input some personal details. Once that's done, they only have to verify their email address and they'll be entered with a chance of winning. As for what else is available on the site, players can get access to rewards, news, and generally keep up to date on everything going on in the world of Football Manager 21. As mentioned earlier, the competition won't be around for long, although already existing members of FMFC are automatically entered into the draw.
Football Manager 21 has had a pretty successful few weeks since its launch, with players loving the opportunity to jump back into the series' staple simulator gameplay and begin managing their own squads of iconic players. Some notable stories have also emerged from its release, including the revelation that several real-world soccer players' agents approached Sports Interactive with bribes in an attempt to improve their clients' ratings. Of course, the team refused to accept the offers, but it's still a pretty interesting behind the scenes look at the interactions Football Manager's devshave with the professional soccer world.
Football Manager 21 is out now on PC, Mobile, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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