Football Manager 27's free beta has officially started, allowing aspiring coaches to make decisions on the sidelines and play the game for free on PC and Mac until November 3rd at 7:00 PM CET. The beta is available for free on Steam, Epic, the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, and PC Game Pass for the next five days, reportedly a first for an annual game series. No additional registration is required, and players can download the beta directly from their preferred platform to implement their football philosophy in all game modes, including the new 'Shuffle Draft' multiplayer mode. The beta offers a comprehensive experience with all game modes, and players can start careers that will seamlessly transition to the paid beta and full version on November 10th. Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive, says, 'When we announced FM27, we promised the community we'd show more of the game before they had to decide whether to buy it or not. And with the free-play initiative this year, we've gone even further. We believe this is the first time a game has been released with a free-play phase before launch, with all game modes and unlimited play for five days.'