Over 800 new features will apparently be a part of Football Manager 2012 that was announced recently by Sports Interactive and Sega. The game which is expected to hit markets sometime before Christmas, is being touted by makers to be the ‘most realistic, immersive and playable’ football management simulation ever.
Improvements over the previous titles in the series include modifications in the transfer and contract systems which will now feature loyalty bonuses. During contract negotiations, gamers can now lock certain areas which they want to remain the same. An improved transfer centre will also be a part of this new game. Moreover, scouts can now deliver almost all aspects of the opponent’s game before kick-off and throughout the season.
Miles Jacobson, Studio Director at Sports Interactive, explained, “We’re delighted to finally be able to start talking about Football Manager 2012. It’s another year of evolution, with some revolution thrown in for good measure so we’re pretty sure our dedicated communities, and hopefully lots of new people too, get to play and enjoy the game when it’s released later in the year.”
Tweaks in the 3D match facet consist of new animations, a new crowd system, an improved weather system, more stadiums as well as two new camera angles – Behind Goal and Director Cam. This title also gives gamers the liberty to add or remove playable nations from their saved games at any point during the season. A new tone system offers 6 different tones for players to choose from.
An advanced interface makes way for more filters, customizable columns, tactics and overview screens. The latest tutorial mode will be able to train less experienced managers before they venture into the actual game. Developers also claim the title to incorporate ‘huge improvements’ in the media system, press conferences, the youth system, newgens, the social networking options, friendlies, international management and more.
The release date of Football Manager 2012 hasn’t been announced by Sports Interactive and Sega as of yet but the game is expected to launch before Christmas. We’ll keep you posted with all the latest developments regarding the game.