Every year we have several unofficial addons that one could combine in order to make the FM database feel close to the upcoming official one.
However, there wasn't enough time to justify putting together such a bundle because we'd normally get access to the new game in a matter of 6 weeks or so (between the summer transfer window closing and the early access of FM starting).
This time is different as we are forced to wait several more months until we get our hands on FM 25.
We asked the community and the majority (more than 50%) voted for a DLC for FM24 with updated squads. A lot of them are even willing to pay for such a DLC if Sports Interactive would release one.
So the sentiment was "let's do our own FM25 and make that DLC for FM24"!
We reached an agreement with TheNotoriousPr0 and SirTAVARES to bundle together a mix of their files, alongside the best transfer update that is FMTU.
As a result, we proudly present to you the FM24 to FM25 DLC which is a collection of data files that will bring your next FM24 save as close as possible to the official FM25 database.
In a nutshell, that means you will get almost everything ready for the 2024/25 season, including updated squads, promotions / relegations, league format changes, new wonderkids, as well as player ability changes.
Updated: 3 December 2024 (v4)
What's included in the FM24 to FM25 DLC
Transfer Update by FMTransferUpdate.com
Hands down the best transfer update in the Football Manager scene. All data edits are 100% clean and accurate. No empty, no duplicate, no unnecessary changes.| Published: November 13th |
Total Changes: 133,802 |
People Updated: 60,679 |
You can get real-time repacks of this data update on demand as a premium member on FMTU and support the project at the same time.
Promotions, Relegations & Updated EU Places
Clubs will be competing in the correct league for the 2024/25 season. It covers all the top European leagues and then some. You will find several files instead of just one because the FM24 pre-game editor doesn't allow merging files in case there are also competition changes involved.All files by TheNotoriousPr0 except 1 by SirTAVARES (Brazil).
Competition Changes by TheNotoriousPr0
There are 3 files solely with comp changes and 9 others combined with promotions and relegations. Sadly there seems to be a pre-game editor limitation that makes it impossible to re-create the new format of EU competitions 100% correctly.
New Wonderkids by SirTAVARES
This file contains a total of 175 new U21 players on high potential ability. That essentially means new wonderkids.There's a version that includes more players (on lesser PA) as well as new staff available on SirTAVARES' patreon.
Ability Changes by TheNotoriousPr0
Current Ability (CA) and Potential Ability (PA) changes have been applied to numerous players who already exist in the FM24 database. These changes should reflect the players' real life performance during the 2023/24 season.| Optional Files |
No Injuries & No Suspensions at Start by SirTAVARES
Begin your managerial journey with a clean slate and a fully fit squad, eliminating the initial hurdles of player injuries and suspensions which applied at the start of the 2023/24 season but no longer do a year later.
+1 Ages, -1 Contract Expiry Dates by FMTU
A custom start date a year later wasn't a great option for us because all the key data files in this DLC wouldn't have the intended effect. So we opted for the next best thing. Make people 1 year older and their contracts expiring 1 year sooner.There's 1 file for each 'action'. It's up to you, should you wish to use these or not. We reckon using them makes things more akin to real life.
Credits
At this point, I would like to thank TheNotoriousPr0 and SirTAVARES for making this kick-start pack of the 2024/25 season possible. You can find their original data packs linked below.
FM24 Transfers & Data Update
The best Football Manager 2024 transfer update all-around. Created by pr0 & FMTU.
FM2024 Data Tweaks by SirTavares
Corrected details for players/teams, added missing players/staff. Does NOT include transfer updates.Installation Instructions
In a nutshell:
This DLC contains 20 .fmf files that need to be placed in your "editor data" folder. Then you must start a new FM24 save, ensuring all files are selected from the database drop down menu at the top.
IMPORTANT:
- A total of 20 files are included in this pack and you can use them all at once if you want to.
- Using other addons which alter the same data might corrupt your game due to conflicting files.
- For example, league expansion addons should be safe to combine.
UPDATING: Replace all existing files from an older pack in your "editor data" folder with those included in the newest version. Then start a new save.
Step by Step
- Extract the contents of the pack you downloaded from here to your editor data folder.
Windows:
\Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2024\editor data\
Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2024/editor data
The location of the "editor data" folder should be the same on Steam, Epic and Gamepass. If for some reason you can't find it there, go to the Preferences screen in-game and type the word location in the search field at the top. You will see the folder there and change it if you prefer. - Fire up FM24, pick START A NEW GAME, then select CAREER mode.
- On the CAREER GAME SETUP window, hit the DATABASE drop down menu and ensure you are on the 24.3.0 Update and all 19 files of this DLC have a check mark next to them. As explained above, there are 4 optional files you may choose to not enable.
- Hit the Choose Game Mode > button, select ORIGINAL, then hit the Advanced Setup button.
- You're almost there. You might need to wait a bit until the next screen loads up. Once it does, select the leagues you wish to load and set any custom database size options you prefer. And finally hit the Start Game button.
Addons to Safely Combine
As a general thumb of thumb, any addon that's potentially altering the same data as the files included in this DLC might cause conflict and corrupt your save.
Having said that, addons such as league expansions or graphic packs of any kind can be safely combined.
You will find a few recommended addons below. 
FM24 Real Names License Fix
Fix fake name of competitions, clubs and awards with their real names in Football Manager 2024.
FM24 Leagues Mega Pack by @Timo@
Expand the playable leagues and manage teams in new nations.
FM24 Trophies Megapack
More than 1230 real trophies to add in Football Manager 2024.
Nik33's FM24 Agents Pack
Adds about 1,025 real life agents and their connections to over 13,000 players / clients.I'd also like to recommend a couple of files that you can find in Daveincid's Increase Realism Megapack. More specifically:
- CLUB DATA FIX
- CLUB FINANCES FIX 24/25 Version
- CLUB REPUTATION FIX 24/25 Season File
FM24 Increase Realism Megapack
This megapack improves various in-game parameters in over 220 nations.Just remember to avoid the ones that might conflict with this DLC, such as CA/PA ADJUSTMENTS + NEW WONDERKIDS & OTHERS, PLAYER SALARY FIX, STAFF SALARY FIX and NEW PLAYERS.
Feedback
If you come across any issues or have a suggestion to make, please post a comment below.
Discussion: FM24 to FM25 DLC
144 comments have been posted so far.
That has been updated in my FM Data Tweaks file. In this regard Stam will update the file with only -75 players, that also will update transfers =)
@Drin Emra @C1azza: We're exploring the possibility of switching the new players/staff file with one that only contains U21 players on high PA but more up to date contracts.
@Macarrao22: Have you installed any league expansion addons for Spain?
@sunsetcrylor: It's an option if you don't want to use the optional 'hack' with ages and contract expiry dates. The downside is that the 2023/24 season essentially gets simulated by doing that (though without transfers taking place) and the players who got transferred during the summer 2024 window in real life, already have a season played at their new clubs.
I personally prefer to start normally with the age/contract hack.
Chido Obi Martin signed for them on the 5th October 2024, but is still with Arsenal in the database.
Siem Eyob-Abraha signed for Sheffield United on the 1st July 2024, but is still with Manchester United in the database.
One issue that I have is that players that play in Serbia that are from EU are not foreign but in the game they are, can you guys change that?
That is working perfectly in FM without these updates.
It is untrue to call it “dlc fm25” when not everything has worked out. I understand that the editor doesn't allow, but as I said pr0 did the update for season 24/25 already a few weeks ago and didn't call it “dlc fm25”. He did a big job anyway and it's his files that are the essence and basis of this “dlc”. You are just duplicating his files and calling it “dlc 25”. Ok, I agree that the contract and age files are new and are quite interesting, but that would be all.
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i was expected to allow me to starts in 2024...
You get the latest repack of FMTU (13 October), promotions and competition changes by TheNotoriousPr0, new players and staff by SirTAVARES and 4 optional files that can make things more akin to real life.
The +1 ages and -1 contract expiry dates alone are totally new here.