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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   262709 views   356 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

356 comments have been posted so far.

  • Hakan1907's avatar
    Merhaba Stam,
    Az önce Genie Scout aldım. Oyuncuların pozisyonları farklı görünüyor. Ayrıca özelliklerinin birçoğu yanlış
  • Bechii's avatar
    Hi,
    I can't load my save. but the "funny" thing is, when I start a new save and then try to load in genie, have no problems.
  • Max kolonko's avatar
    will there be a linux version?
  • Jaginho's avatar
    i know this has nothing to do with the genie scout but please does anyone have any idea when the mod in game commentary will be released
  • mattias333's avatar
    Has this bug been reported yet for Genie Scout. The age of players doesnt increase. In game I am a year ahead but every player in genie scout still has their original age.
    1
  • frtslck's avatar
    @stam: i've loaded many times on different times and genie is still loading from future.
  • Garyhorton33's avatar
    Hi Stam, Ive just donated and downloaded Genie scout , Although it loads the players have got the wrong country of birth.
    I assume this will be rectified at the end of November?
    1
  • ilovekaihavertz's avatar
    Is there a date release available for the free version?
    2
  • gio35's avatar
    Hi. Today I have noticed something. I am using Genie Scout for years and years, but I always waited for the public edition.
    Now I see that I pay for the game all the time (even some years was the copy of previous year, only data changes) but I have never paid for the GS.
    This year and from now on I will pay for your work too. Keep on developing this... Thanks for the effort.
  • Kaigon'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.
  • TomZoom's avatar
    Hi Stam, are you also working on a MAC version? That would be so nice!
  • Stam's avatar
    @burkassoprod: Can't do what exactly? Your comment doesn't help me understand what's wrong for you.
  • burkassoprod's avatar
    ı cant do it ısnt work for me what should ı do
  • captainbill47's avatar
    Thank you, Stam!
    Appreciate all your hard work!
    I honestly thought the 'beta' part was referring to FM and not GS. :) Lol, my bad man!
  • Stam's avatar
    GS26g has been updated to support today's 26.0.6 patch roll out to Steam, Epic and Gamepass (Xbox). Note that this 26.0.6 was a different build compared to yesterday's 26.0.6 on Steam's public beta track. This version comes with the following changes:
    • Player search fixed
    • Restored PR (Progress Rate) column
    • GS STATS data updated
    • Other minor improvements and bug fixes
    Enjoy!
    On a side note, I believe we've showcased solid consistency with our updates since FM26 Beta dropped and there shouldn't be a need to spam the comment section. I'm having to clear quite a few posts.
    @mjwpurse: I don't think that's fair. We delivered an update yesterday within an hour after a patch release, and most of our updates arrive within 12 hours, depending on availability due to day job.

    @captainbill47: We're out of beta where? If you're referring to FM26, the game's current state is still worse than beta. Though GS being in beta is unrelated to the state of FM.

    @Madaherios: It was merely a typo for yesterday's update; forgot to rename 26.0.5 to 26.0.6 in the filename. It still worked with the 26.0.6 build on public beta track though. Mistakes happen.

    @ajooba: The PR column vanished by accident because the player roles refactoring was huge and we overlooked a couple of things.

    @Phyrex: We're aware that load data works the first time but fails on retry. We're still investigating and will aim to fix that in our next version.

    @frtslck: Continue 1-2 days in-game, then load data in GS26. It should be able to pick up the correct in-game date this way.
  • Jorgensen's avatar
    Eugene is a master. My genie is working. Thanks Eugene
    2
  • MDW300C's avatar
    Be patient guys. It is generally resolved within 24 hours. Just play for a while without GS. Eugene always does his best.
    2
  • mjwpurse's avatar
    Not sure if it just Eugene still maintaining and updating Genie Scout and I do apprecaite he or whomever has to work full time and has a family but taking 12 plus hours to update scout, to match the updates, is disappointing when the same applies to folk who have purchased scout.
    I only have a limited time to play games in general because of work and family.
    3
  • captainbill47's avatar
    For what it's worth... we're also not really in beta anymore. Doesn't affect the functionality, of course, but can just take that bit out now if wanted.
  • Madaherios's avatar
    If you pay attention, when you try to load the game, it says Fm Genie Scout v1.0 26.0.5 beta 14. Since we are in 26.0.6...
    3
  • ajooba's avatar
    Quit FM and Genie Scout. Start again. Worked for me.

    My question: What happend to the PR button? Progress rate?
  • MourinhoDoSoito's avatar
    Hi, I just got FM Genie Scout, but it says 'Your game data is not found.' Is there a problem with my settings, or is it because of the new update? It's my first time using FM Genie
    1
  • iorch's avatar
    Hello! I just downloaded the FM26 update and also updated FM Genie Scout, but it won't load. "Your game data is not found ... ", as if it were not up to date. Am I the only one?
    2
  • Phyrex's avatar
    progress rate have disapeared. And I still have this annoying bug of cannot reload the game. Chargeback is not far.
    1
  • frtslck's avatar
    i loaded genie on 20.7.2028 but genie's date is 26.07.2028

    why there's a one week difference between game and genie? genie is always loading my current save with 6 or 7 days delay. it's not important that much but still annoying, not happened after yesterday's beta 13-14 updates for g edition, it's same since release day.

    is there a problem with my key file? because i never wrote my unique id during donation, didn't ask me on any step but still got the key file.
    1

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