FAQ
Welcome to the brand spanking new FAQ for Championship Manager. We’ve aimed to answer any CM5 questions you may have, but if we’ve missed anything, feel free leave a post.
1. When is CM5 being released?
The simple answer is ‘when it is ready’. At the moment we’re aiming for a pre Christmas release – but stop! We will only let you play it, when it is ready.
2. What can I expect from the next CM?
We’ve spent a lot of time investigating what it is that makes Champ Man so popular. As a result we’re going to make sure that CM5 will be the most realistic, detailed and addictive football management game ever.
We’re also working on the technical aspects of the code. Following the release of CM4, game speed has become an issue. Rest assured that CM5 will do a whole lot more number crunching in a fraction of the time – so you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the world of Champ Man without the painful loading times.
3. How many leagues and players will there be in the next CM?
The CM5 team are dedicated to produce the most detailed and realistic management game yet. To this end we have carried out meticulous focus testing to determine exactly what people want. At this early stage in development, it is impossible to give a definite answer on the final number of playable leagues, but we’re working towards including the whole world of football. This will ensure we deliver the intricate detail and realism that has made Champ Man the game it is.
4. When will more information and screenshots be released?
We’re committed to keeping the fans up to date and involved with the every step of the development process, so news updates and screen shots will be made available as a soon as is humanly possible. Stay tuned for regular bulletins on the latest progress.
5. Will there be a playable demo of CM5?
But of course! Not until it is ready you understand!
6. Will CM5 be released on any consoles?
Stay tuned for an announcement!
7. Will CM5 have a 3D match engine?
The possibility of a 3D match engine for CM5 is something that was carefully considered, but the answer is: No.
However, the coding of the CM5 match engine enables it to calculate 3D movement. This means that the 2D match engine will
A) Be more realistic than before,
and
B) That a 3D match engine is a possibility for future releases. But due to our commitment to the CM scene, we’ll gauge the opinion of the CM community before taking any major steps.
8. Will CM5 be released in my country or language?
If you purchased the last CM in your country, you should be able to get the next. And in our continued quest of world domination, CM5 will also be available in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Spanish.
9. Where is the player data from?
As CM fans, we know that realistic, detailed player data is the heart of the game. As a result, we have recruited the services of an agency that specialises in providing player info and statistics to professional football clubs.
10. I want to be a beta tester or a researcher, can I help?
We’re really keen to get fans involved in the development of CM5. However, we’re yet to make a final decision how best to use the burgeoning community. If you’re interested in helping out, stay tuned.
11. I have some suggestions for the next CM, can I help?
You certainly can. We’re keen to listen to sensible and constructive suggestions on the game, after all, we all want CM5 to be better than 01-02 and 03-04 put together.
Any suggestions you might have should be directed towards the suggestions forum/page.
12. Who is developing CM5?
‘Beautiful Game Studios’ is a new development studio set up to deliver the best Champ Man experience to date. The studio employs 30 staff with over 100 years cumulative years development experience with over 90+ published titles – 66% of them football titles. So when it come to football these guys know a thing or two ;-)
A profiles section will be coming soon, so you can see who is behind the next CM (and laugh at their photos).
13. Where can I come for customer support for CM?
Customer and technical support for all versions of Championship Manager is available at
http://www.eidos.co.uk/support/index.html
14. What will be in the new
www.championshipmanager.co.uk site?
The new site will be the definitive site for all Champ Man addicts. We’ll keep you up to date with the development process on the new game, and there’ll be an opportunity for you to tell us what you’d like to see in CM5. Along with all the usual downloads and forums, we’re planning on revolutionising the CM community. Watch this space…….
