2024-09-03, 10:32 AM - Word count:
FM24 is free
As Football Manager 24 is reaching its end of cycle (IMPORTANT! THE LEAGUE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN ON FM24 FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE) it will slowly be removed from all digital stores after the launch of FM25. As such it is important that anyone who wants to get their hands on FM24 do so before that happens. As it so happens, the Epic Game Store will offer Football Manager 24 for free between the 5th of September and the 12th of September as part of their "Free Games" week.
These are a couple of questions and answers taken from another site in regards to this:
Where can I get it and is it free?
Yes, it's free only on the Epic Launcher, it is NOT going to be free elsewhere.
Is it really free for me to keep forever?
Yes, once claimed it's yours to keep forever. Its only AVAILABLE FOR FREE for one week.
Can I use Steam to play it?
You could run it through Steam if you wanted to, but it would still need to log into the Epic launcher for the game to run so there's no point, really.
How do I get it?
Anyone is free to open an account on Epic and claim the game for their account if they wish, in case they get a Windows system later. You can do this on the internet, you don't require a PC to claim it, only to play it once claimed.
Does it work on Steam Deck?
It MIGHT work on Steam Deck with the right mods but I don't know the Steam Deck platform well enough to know how it would be done, only that it probably can be done. If you know how to run games from other launchers on Steamdeck, then you've likely figured out how already.
If you have a console or mobile system only...tough. But see the above and consider claiming it anyway, just in case things change for you later.
Is it the full version?
It's the full-fat version, and you will not get any other versions along with it.
Can I use mods for it?
Yes, you can mod it just like you can with the Steam version.
Is it really the same game as found on Steam?
No, it's missing none of the features of the Steam version. It's exactly the same game, just on a different launcher.
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We hope anyone interested is able to pick it up!
Thanks to @sulovilen