FM 27 In-Game Editor Guide: Price and Setup

The FM 27 in-game editor (IGE) is not part of the base game. It is a separate paid add-on that launched on Steam on 10 November 2026 for $8.99 in the US and £7.49 in the UK. To use it, you have to tick "Allow use of the In-Game Editor" when you set up a new save.

Sources and date: everything here was checked on 11 November 2026 against the FM 27 In-game Editor Steam page, Sports Interactive's official first-save guide and SEGA Support. If you used the tool in older versions, our Football Manager 2023 in-game editor guide shows how it worked back then.

What is the FM 27 in-game editor?

The IGE lets you change the game world in real time while a career is running. According to the official Steam description, you can edit:

• a player's entire profile, including single attributes such as Dribbling or Pace,
• Current Ability and Potential Ability,
• club finances and club reputation.

SI says the FM 27 version moves to a clearer full-screen layout that puts the editable fields and data front and centre. The Steam page also notes that the editor only works when a save game is loaded and active.

How much does the FM 27 IGE cost?

The editor is sold as downloadable content for Football Manager 27, and Steam requires you to own the base game. SI's official guide says it is available on the Steam and Epic stores from full release.

Detail	Value
Steam price (US)	$8.99
Steam price (UK)	£7.49
Release date	10 November 2026
Developer / publisher	Sports Interactive / SEGA
Requires	Football Manager 27 on the same account

Prices come from Steam store data on 11 November 2026 and can change during sales. On the same day, Steam user reviews were "Mostly Negative" (35% of 34 reviews positive), so it is worth reading recent feedback before you buy.

How do you enable the in-game editor in FM 27?

Buying the editor is only half the job. You also have to allow it when you create a career. SI's first-save guide describes the setup like this:

1. Buy the editor on the same Steam or Epic account that owns FM 27.
2. Start a new career with Advanced Setup instead of Quick Start.
3. Under Advanced Settings, tick Allow use of the In-Game Editor.
4. Create the career and load the save. The editor only runs inside an active save.

Be careful here. SI says the Advanced Settings cannot be amended once a save has been created. If a career was started without this box ticked, you may need a new save to use the editor. If you carried a career over from the Launch Preview, check whether this setting is on.

The official sources do not give a step-by-step path for opening the editor from inside the game, so we are not listing menu paths we cannot confirm.

What if the editor does not appear?

SEGA Support suggests these checks when the IGE is missing:

Check	What to do
Version	The editor must match the game (IGE 27 for FM 27).
Account	The game and editor must be on the same account.
Connection	Turn off any VPN and make sure your PC clock and time zone are correct.
Steam	Launch FM from the editor's Steam store page, verify game files and deauthorise other machines.
Epic	Verify game caches, restart the launcher, then revoke and re-allow FM's Epic access.
Antivirus	Avast, Bullguard and BitDefender have caused problems in the past.

If nothing works, SEGA asks you to raise a support ticket with your log files. On Windows they sit in C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Sports Interactive\[game title]\Logs.

How is the IGE different from the Pre-Game Editor?

People often mix the two up. The in-game editor is paid and works during a career. The Pre-Game Editor changes the database before a career begins. According to FM Scout, the FM 27 Pre-Game Editor is free for everyone who owns the game on PC or Mac.

Feature	In-game editor (IGE)	Pre-Game Editor
Price	Paid DLC ($8.99 US)	Free
When it works	Inside an active save	Before a career, on the database
Where to get it	Steam / Epic store	Steam Library, Tools list
What it changes	Players, clubs, finances, reputation	The database (players, clubs, league rules)

FM Scout's route is simple: open your Steam Library, tick Tools under Games, find "Football Manager 27 Editor", right-click it and choose Install.

What is the in-game editor useful for?

The editor gives you full control, but it can also break the challenge quickly. A few common uses:

• Adding real transfers: bring late real-world moves into your save.
• Budget experiments: change finances to tell a different club story. For legitimate ways, read our FM 27 transfer budget guide.
• Tracking development: see or change potential. For normal progress, our FM 27 player development guide helps.

Saves that use the editor lose some of their difficulty, so keep changes small if you care about balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the FM 27 in-game editor free?

No. It is a separate DLC. On 11 November 2026 Steam listed it at $8.99 in the US and £7.49 in the UK.

Can I turn the editor on in an existing save?

SI says Advanced Settings cannot be changed after a save is created. If the save was not started with "Allow use of the In-Game Editor", you may need a new career.

Does the FM 26 editor work in FM 27?

No. SEGA says the editor must match the game version, so FM 27 needs the FM 27 editor.

Do I have to pay for the Pre-Game Editor?

No. FM Scout says the FM 27 Pre-Game Editor is free for PC and Mac owners and is downloaded from the Tools list in Steam.