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FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed

We're working on Genie Scout 26. The public edition is scheduled for the end of November, but you can already get your hands on the beta of the "g" edition.

By Updated on Nov 21, 2025   220287 views   335 comments
News - FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed
As always I'm delighted to announce that we're working on Genie Scout 26, the new version for Football Manager 2026.

FM Genie Scout has always been the world's favorite scout utility for Football Manager since its very first version.

We pride ourselves on exclusively releasing this legendary tool since 2009. As always we try our best to deliver Genie Scout to the world every year because your support to this project is outstanding.

Our aim is to update Genie Scout "g" edition to be usable for the FM26 Beta. Then fix any bugs reported. And ultimately try to update all relevant data to reflect the changes in FM26 (e.g. new player roles).

FM Genie Scout 26 Release Date

Public edition

While we can't give you a firm date for the release of the public version, we should be able to release it towards late November. It usually arrives approximately 4-5 weeks after the "g" edition.

"g" edition

The "g" edition, which is the one for people who donate, is available since 25 October (beta 1). Current version (beta 15) is compatible with the 26.0.6 version of FM26 on Steam, Epic, Gamespass (Xbox), and 26.0.5 on Console.
Please note not everything will work perfectly initially, but we'll keep improving until it reaches the level of quality we’re aiming for.

You can now donate for GS26 "g" edition.
Do not report bugs in the comments below!



The "g" edition is ad-free and has certain features compared to the public edition.
More specifically:
  • Potential attributes search (new since 21g)
  • GS Stats (new since 18g)
  • Role Ratings
  • Probability of Development
  • Progress Rate
  • Top Players list
  • Facepack/Kit support

Is there a way to test this "g" edition?
Yes! If you still have FM23 installed, you can try the "g" edition of Genie Scout 23 for free. It's not a trial, it's 100% unlocked forever.


How can I get Genie Scout 26 public edition asap?

The public edition of GS26 will be directly added to fmscout.com the moment it is ready.

But we can notify you via email when this happens, so you won't miss time at all.
So make sure to sign up for our newsletter today.

It's expected for release sometime around late November; no specific time has been set though.

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Discussion: FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed

335 comments have been posted so far.

  • Evo's avatar
    Thanks for the update Stam.
    Some suggestions for genie scout updates if you are able.
    When searching for clubs all leagues are showing as Jupiler pro league, would be nice if this could be fixed. Also would be really useful if we were able to save staff shortlists on the results for the staff search
  • neru18's avatar
    G Genie scout updated, thanks!
  • JENSMICHORIUS's avatar
    not working since update fm
    1
  • goku85's avatar
    Hello, same here, the new update broke Genie. Do you know if it will be working tonight?
  • Kostas_Z's avatar
    Hi everyone, I think FM26 updated again. G version not working for me either. I'm on EPIC version
    3
  • Hakan1907's avatar
    g version not working
    1
  • neru18's avatar
    Not working G version, can't load the savegame, did FM26 update again?
    1
  • Kenty7's avatar
    Same here, can't download the latest version despite having donated for G, restricted access from the link in the app.
    2
  • ispahan's avatar
    hey guys. i cant download the new g-edition update. is it normal, cause the public edition is out now? when i click the download button, they say restricted access and the download is only allowed to fm scout users.
  • ewazana's avatar
    the new update is showing wrong game date and because of that wrong player ages
  • Bechii's avatar
    Hi friends,
    Genie crashes every time I try to load. It stops at "Loading Clubs". I haven’t been able to use Genie for one week now.
    1
  • sibo76's avatar
    @jaginho cheers mate. thanks for the help.

    Hi Stam, I haven't received a key file, I've sent 3 emails to support but haven't had a reply
    any chance you can help?
  • Stam's avatar
    GS26 public edition has been released. Enjoy! :)
    @mumra: It's a known issue when you load data right after loading your save in-game. The workaround is to continue to the next day in-game, then load data on GS. I believe I've found a fix to this issue, but needs more testing and if all goes well, it will be included in our next update during the coming week.
  • mumra's avatar
    Hi Stam, I think the latest version of Genie Scout has a bug. I'm trying to see players with 6 months of contract remaining and none are found. I'm on 1/1/2027 in my save and I noticed that in the bottom right corner of Genie Scout the date is set to July 1st, 2025.
  • Stam's avatar
    Public GS26 will be released today. In about an hour or so.
    4
  • Milano89's avatar
    It would be nice if we could get an update about the release.
  • Lupo_040's avatar
    How late can we expect Genie Scout FM 26 today?
    2
  • Jaginho's avatar
    @sibo76 yh...a key file
    1
  • sibo76's avatar
    I purchased the ad free version 4 days ago, and I've still not received the KEY FILE, am I missing something?
  • leor's avatar
    When will the public version be released?
    6
  • AndoKvasir's avatar
    @Jaginho nope. Still getting the same issue. It's weird, because it does load the game data once, but then, any advacing in game, makes it impossible to load again without restarting Genie scout.
    2
  • Jaginho's avatar
    @andokvasir try openning the program as admininistrator
  • AndoKvasir's avatar
    After loading the game data and passing some time in game, when trying to reload the game data it says that "your game data is not found". You have to exit and reopen Genie every time. Please fix it, really annoying,
    2
  • Max kolonko's avatar
    will there be a linux version?
  • Karculya's avatar
    Please can we have an update for console version fans when possible :)

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