05.03.26Hi everyone!SI just announced today that their winter update is planned to be released next Monday. After checking their changelog I already know that my megapack won't be compatible anymore and every file needs to be re-checked and a lot of them will need adjustments. Due to that, there is now a new roadmap in place:1. The public update of my March update is canceled2. April update which will contain the adjustments for the 26.2 update will start as usual on 13.03.26 (Alpha), 20.03.26 (Beta), 27.03.26 (Early-Access), 03.04.26 (public release)3. I do not recommend to start a new game with March update or any older update with the 26.2 update, there will be 100% game-breaking issues. Ongoing save-games (if they are compatible with 26.2, which I don't know) should work fine.CheersDaveincid06.02.26Hi everyone!I just wanted to give you a quick update about my schedule in the next weeks:
There is an expected update of Football Manager launching next week, due to that I decided to postpone an update of my "List of Files I recommend for FM26" until that update drops. Reason is simple, I highly assume that this update will mess up a loot of files from various creators, so an update today makes very little sense. Next release is a couple of days after the next FM26 update.
Tonights release contains no further changes compared to the early-access version
The March ALPHA is scheduled as planned for next Friday and will be fully updated for the upcoming update (IF it drops before next Friday). If there is no update next week, the March Alpha will still be released on Friday and will be updated ASAP after the update.
Additional updates are planned this month (Game-setups). No exact date set yet. It's ready when it's ready:)
CheersDaveincid
24.12.25Hi everyone!I wish all of you merry christmas, happy holidays and a happy new year! Furthermore a huge thank you for your support during this year. It was relatively "calm" in terms of private messages etc, which allowed me to fully focus on editing. I'm proud of the final version of FM24. This wouldn't be possible without your support and trust to just "let me do my stuff and trust me what I'm doing" :DFor FM26 things are more complicated for several reasons:- Womens football, which is a huge undertaking because I need to do everything from scratch and there is a lot to fix in terms of balancing (massive progress for the February update already)- the amount of updates of FM26, which makes it harder to do evaluations at this stage. But I do see the potential in FM26, I really do! I also see improvements under the hood which the majority of the community didn't see due to the focus on the buggy UI. A noticeable example is the improvements in balancing of foreign newness. In France for example you will get a lot more newgens with a second African nationality, same goes for the Netherlands with Suriname. Those changes really help to develop smaller nations as you see it IRL these days. I'm convinced that this version will be a success once it reaches its final stage. In combination with my mods, I'm even more convinced that FM26 will be the best football simulation game that was ever made.There is definetly a long way to go on all fronts but I'll do everything I can on all fronts I'm able to (:P) to get this game where it belongs, at the very top:)CheersDaveincid 05.12.25Hi everyone! I've got a lot of news today for you!1. You have now the option back to support for a full year, which helps me a lot to plan my investments for better testing/evaluations. As a thank you, you will get a whopping (FM) 26% discount!2. As already mentioned, some benefits moved up a level ( see text from 13.09.25)3. There will be some promo which currently affects non-paying patreon users. I've never done that so I have no idea if it works and when it comes :D4. Today is the BETA-release of my January update, I've already tested it if it works well for the latest update of FM25 (beta tracker) -> works fine5. A first version of my "list of files I recommend for FM26 is planned in January. The last months have been very stressful so I won't have enough time for testing other creators files beside testing my January update.6. I do hope to be able to upload a savegame comparison of womens football (vanilla vs. my with mods). I can already tell that the differences are huge:DThanks for reading and wish you all the best during this time of the year <3CheersDaveincid06.11.25Hi everyone! Me again with some good news:D As already communicated on X, I've pushed release dates forwards for the Early-Access version. The release is...tomorrow! Public release will be on 21th November. I do not plan any changes after tomorrow's release for this update unless someone reports a major bug.What does this mean for the next update? (January update)I can already say that this update will be the biggest monthly update I've ever done once it's ready:D Planned schedule (dates may change):1. January ALPHA: 28th November2. January BETA : 5th December3. January Early-Access: 19th December (BETA last 2 weeks due to the size of that update, I expect more feedback than usual)4. January PUBLIC RELEASE: 2nd January (Early-Access lasts 2 weeks because I have a private-life and Family - at least during X-mas;) )CheersDaveincid29.10.25Hi everyone! Here I am again with some good news! The ALPHA-testing of my first update is better than expected. Due to this, I've moved forward the December BETA-Release day from 14.11.25 to this Saturday, 01.11.25. Depending how the BETA-Feedback is, I may be able to push forward the Early-Access too but no promises on that front:DCheersDaveincid24.10.25
Hi everyone! Some good news for you:) Due to lucky circumstances, the first version of my Increase Realism Megapack will be released tonight for Alpha supporters already🙌
A lot has changed under the hood, so the schedule for Beta/Early-Access and public release remains the same.
Let the editing begin!
Cheers
Daveincid
13.09.25Hi everyone! The cycle of Football Manager 24 comes to an end and my October Update will be the last one for FM24. This is the perfect moment for telling you what my plans are in the upcoming months and for Football Manager 26.But before I go into the details: A huge thank you for your support throughout this long FM24 cycle!The last year was quite a challenge, as we were all eagerly waiting for FM25. A lot of my original planning was thrown off course – but in the end, this gave me the chance to implement new projects already in FM24, which I now hope to bring into FM26 as well. 💪
🔮 What’s next over the coming months?
I already have a rough schedule in mind but please treat it as a guideline only, as things can always change.
FM24
12.09.25 – Release October Alpha
13.09.25 – All patreons will be informed about the schedule/plans/changes
19.09.25 – Release October Beta
20.09.25 – Planned update: List of Files I recommend for FM24
26.09.25 – Release October Early Access
10.10.25 – Public Release (one week later because I’ll be on holiday 29.09.–09.10.25 😎)
17.10.25 – Maybe some sort of update in another area but nothing planned yet
FM26
18.10.–06.11.25 – Break / preparation for FM26
07.11.25 – Release December Alpha
14.11.25 – Release December Beta
21.11.25 – Release December Early Access
05.12.25 – Public Release December Update
💸 Patreon & Changes from December on
Starting with the January Update (Alpha: 12.12.25) I’ll reintroduce the annual discount for everyone who wants to support me for a full year at once. I won’t reveal the exact percentage just yet (hint: the number is hidden somewhere in FM26 😉). Due to taxation reasons I'm not able to add this option in November already.
Price increase? → Nope. Alpha/Beta/Early-Access prices stay exactly the same.
However: from 12.12.25, the following benefits will move one tier up (from Backup Player to Rotation Player):
Custom Game Setups
Custom Save Games
Guides (if available)
👉 In short, this especially rewards my regular loyal monthly supporters.My aim: more financial stability at the beginning of the year (annual payments), but over the full year it should balance out (discount vs. more Rotation Players). This gives me the chance to invest in hardware, which in turn means better quality updates for you.This is it from my side for the moment. I'll inform you if plans would change.CheersDaveincid09.06.25📢 Important Update – Changes to My Online Presence
Hey everyone 👋
I want to share a quick but important update with you all.First of all: Nothing changes for you as a Patreon supporter
Over the past months, I've felt increasingly drained and decided to reduce my online activity. For me, health, family, and close friends always come first ❤️ – and stepping back from certain platforms is part of protecting that balance.
That said: the project continues 💪 and nothing changes in terms of content and updates!
Here’s what’s happening:
🔚 My Discord server will be deleted soon❌ My X (Twitter) profile will remain inactive and is no longer part of my communication channels🌐 Monthly updates will continue as usual on my website, including for FM26🎯 Patreon stays active as usual📌 The best way to follow me going forward is via my website or Patreon
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding 🙏It means a lot.
Dave07.03.25🚀 A Special Announcement for My Amazing Supporters! 🚀
Dear Patrons,
Today, I’m beyond excited to share a milestone that wouldn’t have been possible without you: The official launch of my own website – fmdaveincid.com! 🎉
This website represents a huge step forward for me as a content creator. It will serve as a central hub for all my work, providing direct access to my mods, updates, and insights – all in one place.
Why This Website?
As many of you know, managing content across various platforms (social media, fan sites, forums, etc.) has become increasingly time-consuming and, at times, unpredictable and stressful. This new site will allow me to:
✅ Reduce my social media workload, giving me more time to focus on improving my mods.✅ Become more independent from fan sites and external platforms, ensuring stability and reliability.✅ Provide a streamlined experience, where everything you need is easily accessible in one place.
What Does This Mean for You as a Patron?
💡 Nothing changes! Your support on Patreon remains as valuable as ever, and all benefits stay exactly as they are. This website is not meant to replace Patreon, but rather to support my work and help me focus on what truly matters: creating the best possible Football Manager experience.
I’m Proud of Us!
I want to take a moment to say: I’m incredibly proud of this achievement – both for myself and for you all. Your continued belief in my work has allowed me to reach this point, and I’m deeply grateful for every single one of you. Without your support, this wouldn’t have been possible.
How You Can Help Spread the Word
To make this launch as impactful as possible, I’d love your help in sharing the website far and wide:
🔁 Retweet my post on X (https://x.com/daveincid/status/1897933129156833299) and spread the word. Every share helps increase visibility!📢 Mention the site in FM communities, forums, and Discord servers – let’s get the word out!💬 Tell fellow FM players who might be interested increasing the realism in Football Manager.
This is just the beginning of something big, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us. Thank you for being part of it!
🚀 Visit now: fmdaveincid.com 🚀
CheersDavid05.02.25Hello everyone. As communicated on my socials, depending on a known release date or not for FM25 my plans will change for FM24. I decided that there will be at least one more update (maybe even more as long as there are no FM25 news). So there is a March update already in the works. The schedule is as usual (ALPHA 14th February, BETA 21th February, EA 28th February). The public release of the February update will be this Friday.CheersDaveincid
23.12.24Hello everyone! Another year is almost over and all I can say to you is thank you! Thank you for making this project possible and let it getting better each year! You are my personal heroes! My personal plans for 2025 with FM25 are already at it's final stages. What I can say so far: Not only FM25 will be the beginning of a new era, so does my project. I hope that the decisions I made for 2025 will make the quality of my work even better, so I'm sure you'll like it:) And now....- For those of you who celebrate Christmas: I wish you and your family Merry Christmas and a wonderful time with your loved ones <3- For those of you who don't celebrate but do have some days off: Have nice holidays!- For those of you who have to work during this time: Remember, YOU are heroes of our society. Thank you for everything you do. <3CheersDavidPS:There will be another update for FM24 -> February update. This will be the last update for FM24. schedule is as usual.10.10.24Hello everyone! Due to the (again) postponed release of FM25, I'll continue updating FM24.There will definetly be:a November update (Alpha released tomorrow)a December updatea January updatea February updateFurthermore, the changes of my patreon-levels (see text below from 12.08.24) obviously won't start as planned in November. Everything will stay the same until FM25 content will be available.I won't lie that I'm really frustrated at the moment. However, I learned (the hard way) to not spend too much ressources with things which I can't change. So I try to see it as positive as possible: I have more time to achieve my goal of creating the most realistic Football Manager database ever! The longer circle of FM24 gives me the opportunity to achieve this goal. CheersDavidback to work!:D
12.08.24Hello everyone! I wanted to inform you about the upcoming changes to Patreon (forced by Apple) as well as level adjustments beginning in November (start of FM25 content).
REQUIRED CHANGES TO THE BILLING MODEL
All new subscribers (existing ones are not affected as far as I understand) will be charged when they join, and monthly on that same date and not on the first of each month anymore. You can read more about that here:
New billing system:https://news.patreon.com/articles/introducing-a-new-patron-billing-optionApple's new requirements:
https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreonThis change starts today. I'm not happy to be forced to change the system because I was happy how it worked so far. It is how it is.Impact on how I schedule my content:To be honest, I'm not 100% sure if it has any impact. My schedule remains the same as always. I guess that I'll know it in a month if everything works for you and for me as it should. Should there be any issues (for example you paid twice while only receiving 1 update), please send me a private message and let me know. This is also a new situation for me, which I struggle to deal with (being autistic is definetly not helpful :D)LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER 24 (start of FM25 content)For the last 2 years I have been thinking (and communicated this to you) of adjusting the prices for certain levels, but then I decided against it. Originally I wanted to keep it that way.
Due to the forced changes from Apple and the resulting uncertainties for me, as well as an evaluation of what benefits you get in the different levels, I decided to make the following changes:LEVEL 1 (Hot Prospect)NO CHANGES
LEVEL 2 (Backup player)- Early-Access- Access to my recommended list of mods- Vote for future features- General support
LEVEL 3 (Rotation player)- Early-Access- Access to my recommended list of mods- Vote for future features- General support- Custom save-games and scenarios NEW- BETA test saves NEW- Guide: How to increase realism in Football Manager - extended version NEW
LEVEL 4 (First team player)NO CHANGESLEVEL 5 (Key player)NO CHANGESLEVEL 6 (Club legend)NO CHANGESLONG STORY SHORT:The changes only affect level 2 supporters. Every additional content beside my list and early-access is now at level 3. I think that this solution is a "middle way" which is a good compromise instead of increasing prices.If you have any questions, please send me a private message. I hope that my mail box doesn't explode. If that should be the case, I might not answer every person individually but I'll answer in this post and send you all a notification.
Thank you for your understanding!CheersDaveincid