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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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mons
Final version of the file is now available for download, including the changes proposed since the last version was released.
Everyone needs to download it so that a number of files recreated in today's official update are removed from your files and therefore cannot affect your existing save game. Same as always 👍
rootcoors
Thanks for getting the update out so quickly. It's much appreciated.
eventide
New fix version includes files like 1_japan_removed_clubs.dbc, SI_team_holland.ddt and maybe other files from default SI database. This files weren't used in previous fix version. Is it on purpose or some mistake?
mons
I have no idea what the first one is, so I left it there. I thought I'd deleted the second one, but seems I didn't, so I've released a new version with it removed. I don't believe there are other files which shouldn't be there.
eventide
I think argentina.dbc from dbc/permanent also wasn't used in previous fix version, but not sure about that. What is this file?
mons
No idea, it was added with this update, so I don't intend to remove it just yet.
eventide
Thanks for you fast reply!
No mention of Argentina in SI changelogs. Hope it doesn't cause any problems
Jhon AF
Thanks mons
klopet
¡WTF!
Taylan#2963
Does the new patch has a new DB? Or is it still just 2430?
kingrobbo
The DB is still 24.3
vonHolzminden
Did not know, if it´s after the last si update, but the national kit of argentinia isn´t shown up. Could it be because the argentinia.dbc?::
edit: i saw all conmbol aren´t working. I thinks it´s not this file.
vonHolzminden
In 2400 we have a new german.dbc? Anybody know why? Have we to delete this?
fmilln7
Is it 100% necessary to use the updated file? Ive just started a new game (with the new update) and everything seems to be working and correct names etc without using your updated file.. please let me know. many thanks
mons
Not caused by this download:
Maybe it's an issue with the kitpack you're using 😕
The final version of this download for the default database can be downloaded from here. Use it 👍
Just install the fix, it'll take you 2 mins maximum to do, and you'll avoid issues, some minor, some less so. You don't need it before starting a new game, and the majority of the fixes were always save-game compatible…
MrTPo
Just a quick question.
For the people who are continuing a save it's necessary to update the files to? Or it's just necessary for the people o want to start a new save?
THanks
mons
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.
As said in the post immediately above yours: Just install the fix, it'll take you 2 mins maximum to do, and you'll avoid issues, some minor, some less so. You don't need it before starting a new game, and the majority of the fixes were always save-game compatible…
Vawkes
Has there ever been a solution to making Ajax staff face pictures appear in game?
mons
Read point 5 of the FAQ
Genoxx
Hello everyone, I've some troubles modifying some clubs names!
For example i wanted to rename the short name of FC Bayern into Bayern but for some reason it doesn't work. I did the same with Koln but in this case it worked.
Also I tried to rename Austrian clubs (Sturm Graz, Rapid Wien…) but the names won't change.
This save file is with 24.3 patch and i followed the instructions (removing # for the names and adding the files into editor data)
mons
From the FAQ:
8. I want to make my own changes to data already edited in this file. How can I do this?
Solution:
Genoxx
So basically i'm screwed since changes for clubs like Bayern and Benfica won't work.
Why the in-game editor won't allow you to modify names?
Oh well, thanks anyway!
fmilln7
Do we need to do the update to the db file 2340, 2400 and 2430 if starting a new game today? Thanks again
mons
If you are playing an FM23 save in FM24, then this fix needs to be also installed in the below folders:
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.
wfm18
Alianza Petrolera F.C. S.A. (ID: 309345) dissolved and was re-founded to Alianza Fútbol Club (short name Alianza F.C.) in Jan 2024, taking part in the Copa Sudamericana.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alianza_F.C._(Colombia)
mons
It's already named like that in the most recent official database 🙂
kurovski
Hey mons, the brazilian first division just got a new sponsor and a new name for that.
Now it's called “Campeonato Brasileiro Betano”
Short name: “Brasileirão Betano”
mons
Thanks for the heads-up @kurovski, but I have no plans for further releases to this file.
You can very easily edit it yourself in your file by opening the Competitions and other Fixes.lnc file with Notepad, navigating to the section for Brazil, and making the changes that you want, which will be save-game compatible 😉
nightowl2007
I had the real name fix running on my save on my laptop, when the new update came out before i updated it again it changed the Brazilian team names to FLA for example but I managed to get it updated to the latest version and all was fine. Japan/Germany teams were filled with real players etc
I have since moved my save from my laptop to my PC, downloaded all the updates put all the same files on to the machine and moved over my save.
Brazilian teams are all back to the FLA, COR versions and Germany/Japan national teams are greyed out players. Is there a way to fix this?
mons
Looks like you may not have actually installed all the files from this download in all the required folder.
Can you first make sure your folders look the same as the ones in the screenshots in the main post? If you think this is the case and it's still not working, drop us screenshots of these folders in here so I can see what might be the matter 👍