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If you have any issues, first read the FAQ.
This file will need to be re-applied if/when official patches/updates are released to ensure full compatibility. This is due to the fact that some files which are removed when installing this file are automatically re-installed by Steam when official patches come out.
Some of these changes, ESPECIALLY THE CLUB NAMES, do NOT apply in existing save-games. There's a workaround for that in the first post.
The sortitoutsi real names fix changes the instances of fake names in Football Manager 2023 to the proper, real life names for awards, cities, stadiums and competitions, in cases where the actual name is not licensed, such as Premier League displaying instead of Premier Division. It will also fix the fact that the German and Japanese National teams don't call up real players. These are all fully save-game compatible.
There is also a club name changes file, which changes the names of clubs in a way which ensures that any nicknames entered in the default database are retained. This file includes the proper names for Brazilian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian (including Napoli) and French clubs, as well as Manchester Utd, to circumvent licensing restrictions. It also adds real-life media and journalists, encompassing most major footballing nations and continents. Brazilian clubs' text colours are also changed through an editor data file. Another editor data file creates the Ajax non-playing staff and the German national team manager missing from the database due to licensing restrictions. Finally, it includes a small file which corrects the 3-Letter competition names to correspond with any changes made in the lnc files. For all the files in this paragraph to work, however, you will need to start a new game.
Follow the below instructions to install this version of this file
STEP 1.
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2023\data\database\db\2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2023\data\database\db\2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2023\data\database\db\2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Notes: \Program Files (x86)\ could be \Program Files\ depending on your set up.
Equivalent folders for PC players on Gamepass
PC players on Gamepass
I am led to understand that mods are enabled by default this year, so nothing needs to be done other than the below
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 2023\data\database\db\2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 2023\data\database\db\2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 2023\data\database\db\2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Equivalent folders for PC players on Epic Games
Epic Games Installation
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager2023\data\database\db\2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager2023\data\database\db\2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager2023\data\database\db\2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Notes: \Program Files (x86)\ could be \Program Files\ depending on your set up.
Equivalent folders for Mac users
Mac installation
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
The easiest way to get to these folders is by going to Finder > Go > Go to Folder and copy and paste these exact paths and you will be taken to the right places ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2023/data/database/db/2300/
AND
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2023/data/database/db/2330/
AND
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2023/data/database/db/2340/
Alternatively you can get to the Library folder by simply selecting Go from the top bar and holding "alt" key - The Library folder suddenly appears on the drop down menu
For Mac Lion users, the Library folder will be hidden. Use this link to find out how to show it.
For those struggling to find the Steam and Steam Apps folder etc using Mac with the new OS High Sierra, this link below shows how you can unhide your Library folder which will then let you find the other folders.
Equivalent folders for Xbox players on Gamepass
Xbox on Gamepass installation
OPEN
navigate to drive it was installed in (C: or D🙂
Xboxgames>Football manager 2023>content>data>database>db>2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
navigate to drive it was installed in (C: or D🙂
Xboxgames>Football manager 2023>content>data>database>db>2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
navigate to drive it was installed in (C: or D🙂
Xboxgames>Football manager 2023>content>data>database>db>2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
If you can't find where your Xboxgames folder is, you can find it by clicking on “More actions” button (three dots that appears when you move your mouse cursor over Football Manager 2023 on Xbox app), then “Manage” → “Files” tab → “Browse…” button.
Equivalent folders for FM TOUCH 23 on Mac users
FM TOUCH 23 Mac Os installation
OPEN
/ Applications / fm.app / Contents / Resources / data / database / db / 2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Applications / fm.app / Contents / Resources / data / database / db / 2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Applications / fm.app / Contents / Resources / data / database / db / 2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Equivalent folders for Steam Deck users
Steam Deck installation
if game is store on external micro SD card
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
if game is stored on internal storage
OPEN
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2300
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2330
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2023 / data / database / db / 2340
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
STEP 2:
COPY the dbc, edt and lnc folders from the downloaded pack
STEP 3:
PASTE them into each of your respective folders mentioned in step 1.
These are what the respective folder structures should look like in the 2340 folder:
dbc:
dbc/permanent:
edt/permanent:
lnc:
STEP 4:
COPY the 9 files located in the EDITOR DATA FILES folder in the downloaded pack
STEP 5
PASTE to \Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2023\editor data
This is also the same folder to be used for Gamepass.
Equivalent folder for Mac
Users/YOUR Mac USERNAME/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive
By default this folder is hidden, so to access you need to do as follows:
Open Finder
Click ‘Go’ from the menubar
Press and hold down the ‘Option’ (Alt) key
This will bring up the ‘Library’, click to enter then go to ‘Application Support’ -> ‘Sports Interactive’ -> ‘Football Manager 2023’
Equivalent folder for Steam Deck
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / compatdata / 1904540 / pfx / drive_c / users / steamuser / My Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2023 / editor data
This should be what your editor data folder looks like now. There may initially be a config.xml file in this folder and it can be safely overwritten; it is generated by FM every time the game starts.
To make sure the files have been applied correctly, go to English Premier Division in your saved game, and it should be renamed to Premier League. If you are in the middle of a save-game when you install this download, Japanese and German national teams will be populated in the next instance that players are called up, and not immediately. Do keep in mind that this file does not add Japan-based players, who are not in the official database and will need a third-party add-on to be created and added.
Club names are only changed if you apply the editor data files before starting a new game. For a workaround if you've already started a new save-game, then please read the opening post of this thread.
- Date Created
- 20 Oct 2022 16:14:11
- Date Updated
- 09 May 2023 15:55:36
- Last Comment
- 05 Oct 2024 14:43:16
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wizm
How so, I have cross referenced all the ids and they are all in the pack. the config also Looks to be in good order.
simce writing this I have also realised that the Spanish league and Italian leagues do also not have badges, all the kits are working fine. you suggest using a different logo pack and come back?
mons
It's got nothing at all to do with the files in this download, but to the configuration of whichever logopack it is that you're using. Best to see whether using another one will resolve this issue, or to speak to the creator of the respective logopack.
fm.jjwtw
Thanks for your work mate! Does this file work with the Germany Lower League file from meistertrainerforum.de and daveinced realistic files?
The German file only affects Germany, but I don't know with the files from daveincid..
mons
I don't believe there should be any issues,no.
Bulkieri
Will the Winter update just released affect things Mons?
Or is it simply a case of when starting a new game, applying your latest updated files from here, from December?
mons
It will definitely affect things. I'll get the update downloaded and release v3.0 of this download as soon as I can 👍
Bulkieri
Ill wait to start then. Thought it would.
Your work is much appreciated as ever.
zecker
Great Community Why I Love FM 🙂
squad
I've updated the game, I'll try version 2, we'll see
Minipx11
PauseChamp
squad
what did you want to say? everything looks good for now
Minipx11
Oh, nothing. I'm just waiting for the new fix for the new update, that's all.
squad
ok i started v2 no problem for now
mons
v3.0 of this file is now out. It contains an overhaul of competition names across Europe and not only (save-game compatible) mostly thanks to @PzSniper, and several other changes thanks to all the contributors to this thread.
For those who do not plan to start a new game with the new updated database, it is nonetheless recommended to install this download for the 2300 folder, since several of the files deleted when installing it previously have been recreated with the new official update, which means that several of the changes previously working in your save game will not work now.
gggfunk
Thanks a lot mons!
If I want to continue my save but still update the files what will I miss? Some clubs names will be back to non official?
Inside 7
Fantastic work! Thanks a lot.
mons
Some extremely minor things you most probably won't even notice. I can't recall anything offhand, frankly.
gggfunk
That's great to hear, thanks.
One last question - if I update the files now, then start a new save, and when the final update will be live in a few weeks, it's the same situation, right? I will just update your files again and there will be only the extremely minor things missing? I just wasn't sure if it's okay to start my long term save now or better wait until the very final patch is out.
TheBlueMan
Roma are now called Capitoline! This will need updating in the real name files - This was SI not you I think. Thanks
Thomas Hvid Kruuse
Napolis name is not fixed
Bulkieri
You must be doing something wrong fellas, fine for me…
fmilln7
Napoli comes up correct but Roma comes up as Capitoline still, any ideas @mons thanks again for all your hard work.
Bulkieri
Follow the instructions exactly how he asks you to - you will have no problems.
Dexter Vandergrieft
I made all the updates both for 2330 and 2300 the same way I did for 2300 earlier, and it worked - ‘Capitoline’ was changed to Roma! Thanks, guys!
Just a question (maybe a stupid one).. what if I just delete 2330 folder if I'm not planning to start a new game?? Will it break something?
This stupid update has changed the look of the regens in my save (to which I already got used)…
Alexcabb
Hi! Please fix that:
ID: 43106732 it's not “Laguna Venezia 2011”, but it's “Venezia 1907". Thanks
Rob Barber
@mons Since the update and applying the new file, some names are correct (AS Roma), but some names now incorrect (Parthenope for Napoli). Any idea what might be happening? I've used the updates from sortitout for years and never has an issue, can't think of what I may have messed up? Thanks
mons
The next official update will probably only fix some minor things and update transfers for countries whose windows close after 31 January. It's entirely up to you whether you want to wait for it or not before you start a save game, but when it's released, you will need to download the next version of this file again, for the exact same reason you needed to download today's.
If you were using the workaround before, you'll need to do it again. If you weren't, then you haven't installed the files correctly. Post screenshots of the folders shown in the main post so that I can see what's wrong in them.
Why would you delete something? If you're not going to use it, it's not going to affect anything so just leave it there. If regens have changed look, that'll be some other files and not anything in the db folder.
That club is not edited in this download, so it's likely you've got that change from other editor data files you might be using.
Alexcabb
I use only the no-fake.
itsmedave
Thanks so much for always doing this!! Much appreciated
Thewes
I still have some small changes in Germany:
Above all, it is about the "1.FC", here a space should be placed after the point.
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 880295 "1. FC Heidenheim 1846" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 880295 "Heidenheim" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 945 "1. FC Kaiserslautern" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 945 "Kaiserslautern" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 916 "1. FC Köln" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 916 "Köln" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 899 "1. FC Nürnberg" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 899 "Nürnberg" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 121182 "1. FC Union Berlin" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 121182 "Union Berlin" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 92030902 "1. FC Heidenheim 1846 II" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 92030902 "Heidenheim II" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 3605319 "1. FC Kaiserslautern II" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 3605319 "Kaiserslautern II" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 6002512 "1. FC Köln II" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 6002512 "Köln II" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 876841 "1. FC Nürnberg II" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 876841 "Nürnberg II" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 892922 "1. FC Union Berlin II" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 892922 "Union Berlin II" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 6002550 "1. FC Frankfurt (Oder)" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 6002550 "Frankfurt (Oder)" ""