Game Comparison
Discover what the differences are between each Football Manager 2021 game across platforms, so you can select the game that suits your style.
Description
Football Manager 2021
Unrivalled simulation gaming. The closest thing to there is to being a real football manager.
FM21 Touch
Stripped-back and simplified for speedier seasons, with a focus on the managerial essentials.
FM21 Xbox
Modelled on Touch, the Xbox Edition is streamlined for faster play and fully optimised for console play.
FM21 Mobile
The fastest way to footballing glory for managers in a hurry to reach the top of the game.
Device
Platforms
Game detail
Season speed
Offline modes
Career Mode
Fantasy Draft
Create-a-Club
Career Mode
Challenge Mode
Fantasy Draft
Career Mode
Challenge Mode
Career Mode
Challenge Mode
Fantasy Draft
Career Mode
Challenge Mode
Create-a-Club
Online modes
Online Career
Fantasy Draft
Online Career
Fantasy Draft
Versus Mode
N/A
Online Career
Fantasy Draft
Versus Mode
N/A
Network play
Online network games between Epic and Steam
Online network games between Epic and Steam.
XBOX PLAY ANYWHERE: Network play between Xbox Edition consoles and Windows 10
N/A
Cross-sync compatibility
Cross-Sync between Epic and Steam
Cross-Sync functionality between FM21 Touch on Steam and FM21 Touch on iPad/Android
XBOX PLAY ANYWHERE: Cross-Sync between Xbox Edition consoles and Windows 10
N/A
Playable nations
52
52
52
24
Playable leagues
117
117
117
63
Number of Loadable Nations
Unlimited*
Unlimited**
3
Up to 10***
4
Number of Loadable Players
Unlimited*
50,000
50,000
50,000***
25,000
Match Engine
- 2D and 3D
- Variety of camera angles
- Ability to zoom and dictate game speed
- 2D and 3D
- Variety of camera angles
- Ability to zoom and dictate game speed
- 2D and 3D
- Variety of camera angles
- Ability to zoom and dictate game speed
- 2D
- Simplified 2D display with goal replays
Engine Detail
Pre-game Editor
Yes
No
No
No
In-game Editor
Yes
No
No
Yes
Optional Game DLCs
No
Yes (except Switch™)
Yes
Yes
Core features
- Total tactical control
- In-depth, global scouting
- Unlimited career length
- Unlimited game slots
- Full player and media interaction
- Streamlined responsibility
- Optimised for device and platform
- Optional instant match result
- 30-season limit
- Challenge Mode
- Streamlined responsibility
- Optimised for device and platform
- Optional instant match result
- 30-season limit
- Challenge Mode
- Optimised for faster gameplay
- 30-year season limit
- Four game slots
- Challenge Mode
Game Page
Dive into the FM21 Game Page for more information
Dive into the FM21 Touch Page for more information
Dive into the Xbox Edition Game Page for more information
Dive into the FM21 Mobile Game Page for more information
*Dependent on technical specifications
**Limited to three leagues for cross-save functionality from PC/Mac to Android/iPad
***Dependent on console/platform
