United Kingdom, Aug. 17 -- Football Manager 26 has been officially announced.

Developer Sports Interactive has teased the upcoming instalment will be the first in the franchise to use the Unity engine, marking a major shift in the game's visual presentation and matchday experience.

In the announcement, Sports Interactive said: "FM26 promises to take players on a journey to define their footballing destiny with our most immersive and visually rich Football Manager experience yet.

"The potential for storytelling is redefined by taking players closer to the heart of the beautiful game."

Sports Interactive also posted a short preview clip for the game, showcasing an "elevated Match Day experience" built around the official Premier League ...