Update 07.04.2026:
Update to version 5.1
For updates and further information, please check here
To install the skin, do this:
- Download the bundles archive
- Locate your game directory. For steam this will usually be:
\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 26\fm_Data\StreamingAssets\aa\StandaloneWindows64\ - For Gamepass installations it should be
\XboxGames\Football Manager 26\Content\fm_Data\StreamingAssets\aa\StandaloneWindows64\ - Make sure you have an unmodded Game, as you will otherwise create an unhealthy mix of modded files and those from this skin
- In case you're unsure, verify your gamefiles first!
- Copy and paste the files form the skin archive into the above game directory. When asked, choose to overwrite/replace the existing files.
The mirror links will now directly point to the Skinbuilder site - where you can download them and directly manage the Skin (including easy updates!) in the tool.
For some quick guidance, you might want to check here.
Credits:
My special thanks goes to lotsgon, sic, MW90, MrTini23, LuckyLuke - and in general to the community on FMML discord, for massive support and sharing stuff and ideas while trying to work into this new environment, as well as ongoing - as this is and has been incredibly valuable - and finally to my old friend Flut who teached me so many things in the past. To show my respect, I selected two of his backgrounds for the Startmenu.
Additional credits going to
- TinyHips for sharing his prematch lineups
- Ferrigi97 for providing a load of additional prematch lineups as of V3.0
Enjoy.
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FCHPeter
für mich der beste Skin, Gruss aus dem Saarland
xxx Darkside xxx
Version 5.0
Copywriter
@Darkside63 Mac Version follows?
xxx Darkside xxx
If I find some time over the short Easter break - yes
amox
thanks for the super fast update - really like to play the game with this skin. I hope you will continue with your superb work 🙂
ined510
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Lusti99
Bester Mann, bester Skin ;-) vielen Dank!!!!
Dmytro Kh
Mag1lc2
Many thanks!!!
xxx Darkside xxx
Feel free to fix it…
Dmytro Kh
Ok. Thank you ))
Dazi21
I somehow don't have that 2d view in between highlights, can someone help?
franck69
Thanks a lot ! The game is so much better with your skin 👍
Dmytro Kh
I suppose you misunderstood me. Your skins are the best, and I just wanted to point out that there’s a minor issue.
ARookieKeeper
In the two stats tiles in the 3D game, ‘number #2’ is showing for Headers Won, Tackles Won, Passes Completed and Crosses Completed.
Otherwise, this looks fantastic.
xxx Darkside xxx
Try downloading the File again. In a very early version of the archive, this was the case. I realized this shortly after, fixed quickly and I reuploaded the archive. Should be fixed there…
xxx Darkside xxx
See my post just above this one…
ARookieKeeper
Will do. It's just replacing the match assets bundle, right?
xxx Darkside xxx
No. It's in tiles_assets …
xxx Darkside xxx
MacOS version added…
Martin Lachmann
Useless skin for me then unfortunately because i dont want a downgrade from the original skin with fewer features.
ARookieKeeper
Roger that. Thank you!
xxx Darkside xxx
I'm sure you find something fully supporting your needs.
samOM2605
Hello!
The skin is truly fantastic, congratulations and a huge thank you! You're giving our favorite game a new lease of life ^^
Just a suggestion >> in the popup, I think it's missing the form of the last 5 matches along with the average rating of those 5 matches, which is important and very useful information.
xxx Darkside xxx
MrTini23
Works for me. Skill issue on your end
xxx Darkside xxx
I slightly rearranged the individual training page (to reduce necessary scrolling in the attributes).
It's not worth a version update but if you're interested in, just redownload…
ARookieKeeper
Hotfix dropped … but the bundles that were updated don't seem to be bundles featured in the skin.
xxx Darkside xxx
No, skin should not be affected by the hotfix…
ARookieKeeper
Appreciate the confirmation, Sir! Thank you!