Can You Play Football Manager 2023 Offline?

Football Manager 2023 needs wifi to download but can be played fully offline afterward, releasing on all platforms on November 8, 2022.

Sera Karasu

September 15, 2022, 01:42 PM2 min read

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Football Manager 2023 is confirmed to release on November 8, 2022, across all platforms.
Wifi access is required to download the game, but it can be played offline once downloaded.
PC players need internet access for update files via Steam, while console players only need it for system and in-game updates.

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A few days ago, the official release date for Football Manager 2023 (FM 23) was announced. The game is expected to release on November 8, 2022. So do you need wifi access to play FM 23? Will FM23 be playable offline? Let's take a look at whether wifi support is needed to play the game.

Will Football Manager 2023 (FM23) Be Downloadable Offline?

You need wifi access to download Football Manager 2023. This also applies to the game's mobile version and console versions. However, once you've downloaded the game, internet access won't be required. You'll be able to access the game offline, along with whatever updates the launcher needs. PC players will need internet access to download the latest update file or the latest update via Steam. Console players, meanwhile, will be able to experience Football Manager 2023 without internet access, aside from system updates and updates built into the game itself.