New Star Manager May 2026

is a critically acclaimed sports management sim developed by Simon Read and New Star Games , the creators of the BAFTA-winning New Star Soccer series. It expands the "player-focused" RPG mechanics of its predecessor into a full-scale club management experience, where you oversee every operational and tactical detail of New Star FC . Core Gameplay Pillars

: Unlike purely text-based sims, you take control during pivotal match moments. You can direct player runs to create space and use touch or controller inputs to dribble, pass, and shoot. New Star Manager

: Your role includes managing player training regimes, choosing sponsors to boost revenue, and hiring or firing backroom staff like scouts and physios. is a critically acclaimed sports management sim developed

The game blends high-level management with interactive, "on-the-ball" match segments. You can direct player runs to create space

: You are responsible for constructing and upgrading club facilities, such as the stadium, training ground, and youth academy.

Success requires balancing on-field performance with off-field logistics.