FMRTE for Steam Deck/Linux

This version of FMRTE was designed to work with FM 26.1.3

Instructions

1. Switch to Desktop Mode (Steam deck)

• Press and hold the Power button until a menu appears.
• Select Switch to Desktop.

2. Download the AppImage

• Open a web browser (such as Firefox or Chrome).
• Download FMRTE
• Save it to a location you can easily find, such as the Downloads folder or Desktop.

3. Make the AppImage Executable

• Open the Dolphin file manager (find this on the taskbar or in the application launcher).
• Locate the downloaded .AppImage file.
• Right-click the file, select Properties, then go to the Permissions tab.
• Check the box next to Is executable (or Allow executing file as program).

4. Run the AppImage

• Double-click the .AppImage file to launch the application.
• If prompted with any security warnings, select Yes or Trust to proceed with running the app.

Changelog

Build 33

Added

• Support for FM 26.1.3 Hotfix game update

Build 32

Added

• Support for FM 26.1.3 game update

Fixed

• Some minor issues

Build 31

Added

• Support for NG Regens facepacks

Fixed

• An error when installing facepacks (e.g., “The given key ‘SAMed’ was not present in the dictionary”).

Build 29

Added

• Support for FM 26.1.2 game update

Build 28

Added

• Support for Steam Deck

How to Enable Experimental features

• Go to FMRTE Settings
• Check the ‘Enable Experimental Features’ checkbox
• Press the Save button

Known Issues - Features not working yet

• Add/remove Nations treated as EU / non foreign
• Editing Human Teams Advised Staff is disabled in Console Edition

Supported Versions Steam

• Football Manager 2026 - 26.1.3 (2265543, 2266940)
• Football Manager 2026 - 26.1.2 (2255777)
• Football Manager 2026 - 26.1.1 (2248127, 2248379)