Football Manager 27 launch preview offered free, with early reviews praising fixes

A free Football Manager 27 preview is being promoted, and Eurogamer reports the new game fixes FM26's interface problems after several hours of play. The New York Times, citing The Athletic, calls it accomplished and says it remedies FM26's drawbacks.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 18:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 29 Oct, 18:10 UTCPicked up on News
3. 29 Oct, 18:10 UTCOfficial preview promoted by Football Manager
4. 29 Oct, 18:10 UTCNew York Times covers FM27 hands-on review

Top sources

• fm 27Google Trends
• After FM26's UI disaster, Sports Interactive formed a "dedicate strike team" - and after several hours playing Football Manager 27 I think it's worked wondersEurogamer.net
• Hands on with Football Manager 27: Accomplished new game remedies FM26’s drawbacks - The AthleticThe New York Times