Football Manager 2023 beta off to a great start; over 12 million goals scored in the opening week

sportskeeda.com:

Despite the bugs and glitches surrounding the Football Manager 2023 beta, players are maximizing usage in the early access period. Following the beta launch on October 20, Sports Interactive has officially updated some stats, and it is safe to say that the numbers are quite interesting.

There was never any doubt about the popularity of this year's release after more than 2.5 million matches were registered in the opening three days. That number is no mean feat, given the early access period is accessible exclusively to PC players. Before the game's full launch, the beta period allows players to report bugs and glitches to the developers.

Thankfully, the Football Manager 2023 beta seems to work as well as possible in the early access period. If the reports serve as an indicator, players are already busy taking the clubs of their choice to new heights. While the number of goals will seem to stand out, some other early impressions hint at how the year could progress.

Traditionally, the early access period can be messy as some major bugs can hamper players' progress. While some bugs are present, game-breaking ones haven't been discovered as of now. This is perhaps why over 12.5 million goals have been scored across all the saves combined.

This clearly shows that scoring seems to be fine and shouldn't be a problem in the long run for players. The average per match is over 2 goals, as 6.1 million matches have been registered up until now. Considering that many are managing weaker sides on paper, the numbers are phenomenal as far as the game engine is concerned.

After years of dominance, the 4-2-3-1 formation seems to have reduced in dominance. The 4-3-3 wide formation is now the go-to option for most players in the Football Manager