Linux Review:

Football Manager 26

Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.

 PROTON TIER: GOLD

Football Manager 26 , the latest installment in the popular football management simulation series, allows players to control a team and guide them to success. The game runs well under Proton.

Status Check Proton (Gold)

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: Controller navigation within the new UI exhibits frustrating issues.
  • Solution: There are no specific launch options reported to directly address these issues. Users have encountered problems such as being “trapped in dropdown context menus” where the Back button unexpectedly exits the entire screen. Consider alternative input methods (mouse/touchscreen) for more precise navigation.
• Problem: Difficulty reaching the desired column within interfaces, such as the Tactics screen, when using a controller.
  • Solution: There are no specific launch options reported to address this. Users recommend being mindful of the “Focus” mode and its impact on navigation.
• Problem: The “Back” button unexpectedly exits the current screen.
  • Solution: There are no specific launch options to prevent this behavior. Exercise caution when using the Back button, particularly within dropdown menus.

Verdict Despite the Gold ProtonDB tier, the new UI and controller navigation present challenges for Linux gamers. The experience isn’t fully optimized for controller input and may require adapting to alternative input methods or accepting some frustration. While technically playable, those prioritizing a seamless controller experience may wish to wait for improvements.