Big news for football gaming fans! Sega is jumping into the football management scene with a brand-new free-to-play title. Sega Football Club Champions 2025 is coming to PS5, PS4, Steam, and mobile devices, bringing the popular Japanese game Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! to western audiences.
The game lets you build a team from scratch and work your way up from local competitions to global domination. It's essentially Sega's answer to the football management genre, and it won't cost you anything to try.
What to Expect from Sega's New Football Game
The game features two main modes to keep players engaged. Career Mode lets you manage a specific team through seasons, while the PvP Dream Team Mode seems similar to Ultimate Team in EA's FC series. This gives players options for both single-player and competitive experiences.
Sega has secured the official FIFPro license, giving them rights to over 10,000 real players. Manchester City seems to be front and center in marketing, with Erling Haaland featuring prominently in the trailer.
For those eager to try it out, Sega is running a Closed Beta Test from June 19-30. The beta aims to refine the game before its official launch. You can sign up on the game's official website, but space is limited to just 15,000 players.
Connection to Football Manager
What's particularly interesting for Football Manager fans is the connection between these games. Sega claims the new title is "powered by Football Manager," which has sparked speculation.
Many believe the graphics in Sega Football Club Champions could represent what we'll see in the upcoming FM26. This is especially noteworthy since Football Manager was delayed this year while transitioning to the Unity engine for graphical improvements.
The SakaTsuku series (as it's known in Japan) has been around since 1996 with over 20 iterations. However, only one previous version ever made it to western markets as "Let's Make a Soccer Team."
For players who enjoy football management games but find Football Manager too complex, this free alternative might be worth watching. The inclusion of real players and the backing of Sega suggests this could be a quality option in the football gaming market.
With the closed beta starting soon and limited spots available, interested players should sign up quickly to secure their chance to test this new football management experience. The combination of free access and official licensing could make this an attractive option for casual and dedicated football gaming fans alike.
