[3] The streamlined version of the game titled Football Manager 2022 Touch was released exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 8 November 2021.

[4][5] Players who pre-ordered Football Manager 2022 from select retailers received early access to a beta version of the game on 22 October 2021.

There is a new staff meeting system, with nearly 4,000 new dialogue options introduced,[8] and the ability to explore a wider range of topics.

Tapsell of Eurogamer praised the game's vast depth, stating: "It's not impossible, but in Football Manager 2022 it's definitely harder to survive at the top on nothing but vibes.

PCGamesN wrote positively, saying: "They really sum up what Football Manager 2022 is all about: small, cherry-picked revisions that address a number of long-term complaints, and improve some aspects I never knew I wanted."