Existing careers do not receive the latest player and team data
The final data update applies gameplay changes to existing careers, while its latest player and team database requires a new save. This is the documented database-update behavior rather than evidence that an existing career failed to install the update. [1]
Documented steps
- Start a new save to use the final update’s latest player and team data. [1]
Pre-Game Editor fixture-file imports fail
The PC/Mac 24.4 list also includes a Pre-Game Editor fix for importing fixture files. This entry concerns the editor, rather than promising an in-season schedule repair for every saved career. [1]
Homegrown status does not display for some players
The final PC/Mac data update fixes homegrown status not displaying for players at certain non-European nations and clubs. It does not claim that every registration-rule interpretation is changed. [1]
An unemployed manager over 70 cannot get a role
FM24’s 24.4 PC/Mac update fixes unemployed user managers over 70 being unable to obtain a managerial role. [1]
These fixes are specifically listed for the PC/Mac 24.4 update. [1]
Director of Football cannot sign transfer targets
The released PC/Mac 24.2 update fixes the Director of Football being unable to sign transfer targets. Its gameplay corrections apply to existing careers. [2]
The developer states that the gameplay upgrades are compatible with existing careers. [2]
Sources & verification
Platform and version details belong to the individual issue or guide section. A documented workaround may not resolve every case.
- Football Manager 2024 Final Data Update Out Now official-newsRetrieved
- Major Update 24.2 for Football Manager 2024 Now Live official-newsRetrieved