After the rough start that was last year’s entry, Football Manager 27 is looking to bring you in with a few free days of play before the game’s even out

Sports Interactive has released a free five-day Launch Preview of Football Manager 27, giving players access before the game’s full launch. The early release lets people try the complete game, including its new multiplayer mode, and may help rebuild confidence after last year’s troubled release.

The preview is available across all release platforms, with no sign-up required. The developer warns that bugs and glitches may remain and will be addressed in future updates. Football Manager 26 drew criticism for technical problems and poor Steam reviews, though one reviewer still praised its extensive, dynamic database of players, clubs and staff.