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If you are playing an FM23 save in FM24, then this fix needs to be also installed in the below folders:
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 2024 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 National team doesn't call up real players. These fixes are all fully save-game compatible.
The following are not included in the beta version of this file. 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 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.
If you are playing an FM23 save in FM24, then this fix needs to be also installed in the folders in the below image IN ADDITION TO THOSE INDICATED BELOW the image:
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2400
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2430
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 2024\data\database\db\2400
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2430
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\FootballManager2024\data\database\db\2400
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager2024\data\database\db\2440
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 2024 / data / database / db / 2400
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2024 / data / database / db / 2440
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 2024/data/database/db/2400/
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 Mac players on Epic Games
Epic Games Installation
OPEN
MAC HD > Users> Shared > Epic Games > Football Manager 2024 > data > database > db > 2400
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
MAC HD > Users> Shared > Epic Games > Football Mnaager 2024 > data > database > db > 2440
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
The easiest way to get to these folders is by going to Finder, scroll up to Locations and navigate to this section.
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 2024>content>data>database>db>2400
OPEN
navigate to drive it was installed in (C: or D🙂
Xboxgames>Football manager 2024>content>data>database>db>2430
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 2024 on Xbox app), then “Manage” → “Files” tab → “Browse…” button.
Equivalent folders for FM TOUCH 24 on Mac users
FM TOUCH 24 Mac Os installation
OPEN
/ Applications / fm.app / Contents / Resources / data / database / db / 2400
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Applications / fm.app / Contents / Resources / data / database / db / 2430
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 2024 / data / database / db / 2400
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 2024 / data / database / db / 2430
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
if game is stored on internal storage
OPEN
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / compatdata / 2252570 / pfx / drive_c / users / steamuser / My Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2024 / editor data
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / compatdata / 2252570 / pfx / drive_c / users / steamuser / My Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2024 / editor data
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 2430 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 2024\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 2024’
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 2024 / editor data
Equivalent folder for Epic Games
/Users / [your user] / Library / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2024 / 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, German national teams will be populated in the next instance that players are called up, and not immediately.
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.
The final version of this download for the default database can be downloaded from here.
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Lightangelas
I have 2 questions:
Firstly, I am not seeing these “Editor Data Files” in the download. Where can I find them
Secondly, for the 2300. 2330, and 2340 files. There is only a dbc and lnc file. Does this mean we only replace these 2, or do we add the edt file in also (when prepping a game for FM23 to FM24)
RandomDave86
Mons, thank you for your work and endless patience dealing with people who haven't read the thread.
Altan Srt
Friends, the files are working in the full version. Just put it in the 2400 folder. No editor files only
neguetomo
That's because the files you've downloaded are for the BETA, as it's described on the file.
Mons HAVEN'T published the files for the full version yet as he stated before.
Just wait a few more hours.
smushpuppy
This is my favourite day of the year. It reminds me I'm definitely not the dumbest guy on earth.
Thank you mons et al for your infinite patience.
Janiculus
You're not alone in that, amazing how hard reading seems to be for some people.
Thanks again for your work Mons (and the others) <3
cfsalan
I think it is pointless to even reply to these people who obviously either have not read the thread or don’t understand English fully. Thanks for the work you put in every year, Mons. We will wait patiently for the release while we fiddle with the game, which, by the way, looks awesome this year!
JulianHilb
Cant wait for the fix to drop!
Drew1888
Spot on !!!
Afons0_
You're a Legend Mons!!
GokhanCalin
Thank you bro!
polosuzou
For sure! Thanks a lot Mons for your tremendous work!
PauloOmena
Chill my man, people are just on the hype to play the game the proper way, nobody is shitting on Mons
Grant MacDonald
Hey! Until the full game releaes, Mons is unable to alter the data - no editor until today; you'll have to wait a bit, i'm afraid. Secondly, just hang on for the updated file, then replace the two folders and add the new editor file (not yet relased). But you only need bother with 2400 file unless you're running a career from FM2023.
Roy Janssen213
Cant wait to start with Ajax. Always waiting for this file to start it 😀
AhmedSoufari
The screenshots are updated. thus, the data release will be available very soon hopefully!
tucco06
As usual, thanks @mons and all the lads for the amazing work
oi_oi_ginger_roy
Are we now good to install for a new Ajax save?
Thanks for all the hard work as usual
Jake Wilson
The file was last updated in October. He'll post when it's ready.
Zak Hodgkison
Never thought I'd be hitting F5 on a real name fix instead of a transfer thread, but here we are…
Can't wait, much appreciated as always!
oi_oi_ginger_roy
Yeah soz. I got confused cos I saw this screenshot at the top which made it look like it was updated
Zefph
Did the same thing last year. And here we are again.
fyre
Wohooo
Mladoliki Majmun
Is this means it is ready? OMG thank you so much
Bielsa is a Legend
Great work Mons and team
an fm essential
pezzahawkins
Legends, well done guys!
mons
a) If you are continuing your FM23 save in FM24, make sure to install this fix not just in the folders shown for FM24, but also in these ones:
b) Thanks to @jkadms for his work on the Ajax staff file 👏
c) If you want to continue your FM24 beta game in the full version after reinstalling this fix, you need to apply this workaround to get the club name changes
d) Any issues spotted, send them over, and they'll be dealt with in due course
e) I'll tweak the FAQ, add screenshots etc. later on. They're not why you're here, right?
KayKilGD
Great work thanks 🙂
Thederbyjack
Much love, thanks Mons!
Roy Janssen213
Thanks @mons. Lets start the Ajax career fresh and tasty…