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Steam News16 February 20264mo ago

Thank You! + 2026 Roadmap Revealed

Thank you for a "Very Positive" Launch! First of all, a massive thank you to everyone who has started their managerial career since our launch on Jan 29th.

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  • Events
  • Balance
  • Performance
  • Workshop
changedThank you for a "Very Positive" Launch!As a solo developer, your support is what allows me to keep expanding the game. Since many of you have asked what is coming next during Early Access, I wanted to share the current plan. While I am constantly fixing bugs and polishing the UI, I want to share the bigger picture. Here are the major features currently in development or planned for 2026.
changedExpansion & Major EventsHosting Showcase Tournaments: Organize trials and tournaments at your academy to generate prestige and gate receipts.
changedExpansion & Major EventsMarket Recommendation System: Expand club demand interactions by allowing you to recommend external players when you cannot fulfill a request yourself. Successful transfers reward you with fees.
changedExpansion & Major EventsTraining Guest System: Rent out your facilities to pro teams during their off-season for high rent and a training boost for your own players.
changedExpansion & Major EventsGlobal Infrastructure: Build youth camps in specific countries or regions to scout and attract talent from across the globe.
changedCore Management & FinanceSponsor Goals: Seasonal contracts with specific objectives and random marketing events for cash or facility rewards.

Thank you for a "Very Positive" Launch!

First of all, a massive thank you to everyone who has started their managerial career since our launch on Jan 29th. Seeing the game sit at 93% Positive reviews is incredible, and I am reading every single feedback.

As a solo developer, your support is what allows me to keep expanding the game. Since many of you have asked what is coming next during Early Access, I wanted to share the current plan. While I am constantly fixing bugs and polishing the UI, I want to share the bigger picture. Here are the major features currently in development or planned for 2026.

DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP

Note: Features are listed in no particular order. As a solo dev, I don't give specific release dates to ensure quality, but these are my priorities.

Expansion & Major Events

  • Hosting Showcase Tournaments: Organize trials and tournaments at your academy to generate prestige and gate receipts.

  • Market Recommendation System: Expand club demand interactions by allowing you to recommend external players when you cannot fulfill a request yourself. Successful transfers reward you with fees.

  • Training Guest System: Rent out your facilities to pro teams during their off-season for high rent and a training boost for your own players.

  • Global Infrastructure: Build youth camps in specific countries or regions to scout and attract talent from across the globe.

Core Management & Finance

  • Staff System: Recruit Scouts to delegate talent searches and Coaches to boost training growth or change player positions. (IN PROGRESS)

  • Sponsor Goals: Seasonal contracts with specific objectives and random marketing events for cash or facility rewards.

  • Financial Forecasting: Deep bank overview with budget estimates to the end of the season and "Player Profit" summaries.

  • Sandbox Mode: Customize your start by setting initial budgets and starting skill levels.

Simulation & Transfers

  • Development Legacy: Receive a "Development Bonus" (Training Compensation) if a player you trained signs for a club after leaving your academy.

  • Trial System: Offer trials to players who ask to join your academy to reveal their attributes before signing them.

  • Transfer Market Listing: Actively list players to attract interest.

  • Rival Academies: AI competitors who may move to sign players you are watching or scouting.

  • Dynamic Events: Handle injuries, player drama, and "off-pitch" scenarios that impact development.

Data & Quality of Life

  • Squad Summary Hub: View your current squad balance by Position/Age/Potential.

  • Advanced Statistics: Season-by-season performance data for every player.

  • Advanced Inbox: Filter messages by category and group similar notifications (like bulk scouting reports).

  • Steam Workshop: Full support for custom databases, real team names, and logo packs. ✅

  • Live News Section: A feed for player interest, injuries, and notable "radar" reports from other clubs.

Thank you for playing, The Developer

Source

Steam News / 16 February 2026

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