For more information about the beta, see this page: Football Manager 2013 Beta Explained
You can still pre-purchase FM13 at our official store at any time between now now November 2nd and get access to the beta version.
Important: You are actually buying the full game which will be released on 2 November, but you get to play the beta now as a free bonus for your pre-purchase. The beta is not a demo, it's a full game (not final but full).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this beta version?The beta version is a full version of the game without limitations. It has small known issues that will be fixed when final version is released on November 2nd.
The career mode, and new Classic mode including Challenge mode will all be playable in the beta.
Is this the Demo?
No, it's NOT the demo. It's a pre-release version of the game and you can play as much as you like, there is no season limit or anything. The demo will be released 1 week before the final game release, so around 26 October.
Buy your Football Manager 2013 activation code from fmscout.com to start playing the beta version now!
Talk me through the process how to download the beta.
You buy your activation code from our store and you will receive an email containing that code and instructions how to redeem it on Steam to download / install / play.
Here are steps:
- Once you complete your order, after a while (it can take up to an hour but usually takes 10-15 minutes) you will receive an order confirmation email containing an activation code.
Make sure to check your Spam folder in case the email is there already. - Download Steam client and Install it.
- Log in to an existing Steam account or register.
- Launch Steam client and click on the + ADD A GAME button in the lower-left corner of the Steam client (on the Library view).
- Choose Activate a Product on Steam, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
What happens to my beta save when the game updates to the final version?
Your beta save game will remain as a file in your computer and you can continue it on the final version. It's compatible.
Is the editor included in the beta?
No, the editor will be available when the final game is released at 00.01 GMT on Friday 2nd November.
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Discussion: Football Manager 2013 Beta Now Available
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About the verified buyer badge, it appears you've used a different email to make your purchase compared to the email you've used for your member account here. Go to your account settings area and find link to verified buyer page. You can enter the email of purchase there to get your badge.
How do I get that verified buyer badge thingie though?
@thomaspcunningham: Did you receive your code yet? Have you checked your spam folder? If you've used PayPal there might be a delay because order is manually validated by Nexway customer service (and might ask you for extra verification details). And are you sure you're not living in 1 of the non-authorized countries?