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Press release:
KRAKOW, Poland – June 7, 2026 – Esports Manager 2026 has officially locked in its launch date. Announced today during IGN Live, the esports management sim from Neurona Games in partnership with indie.io arrives on PC via Steam on July 6, 2026. Players will build rosters, scout rising talent, negotiate contracts, and guide professional organizations from amateur hopefuls to world champions.

Build a legacy from scratch or take the reins of an established team to dominate the charts as the best Esports organization around. Recruit top all-star talent or shoot from the bottom with hungry, fresh meat eager to make a name for themselves. Navigate the complexities of team development, manage tournament schedules, and oversee the business operations of a modern-day Esports Organization as a manager.

Negotiate high-stakes contracts that carry the weight of brutal financial decisions. Maintain player budgets in a competitive ecosystem defined by dreams, guts, and unfathomable profit margins. Balance top-earning sponsorship deals while choosing which players are the best fits. The right investment in superstar talent might just secure championship wins… or jeopardize an entire season and fracture the entire team’s morale.

Success isn’t built on skill alone. Hire a talented workforce to take on the mundane tasks while selectively hiring Esports players for the right price. Learn what drives players’ motivation, and guide them through the ups and downs of global competition. With the in-depth talk module, engage in meaningful conversations with teammates to resolve conflicts and turn communication into a competitive advantage.

Formulate game-winning strategies in Simulation Mode, where matches unfold in real-time reactions with dynamic scenarios. Every tactical call matters. Build a dream league and adapt on the fly to evolving in-game situations with a range of talent, including real-life professional players, commentators, and analysts, including @neLendirekt, @BanKsEsports, @PiNGCasts, @teddcs_, @bit1, @TravCS, @Ne0Kai, @ale_apoka, and more

“Managing the Esports action behind the scenes finally has a date and it’s coming to players on July 6th” said Andril Chupyr, CEO at Neurona Games.

“We hope players are ready to feel the pressure of managing global Esports organizations to either win big or go home… with absolutely nothing.”

Esports Manager 2026 will launch on PC via Steam on June X. For more information, follow @join_indie_io and @esportsmanager on X, join the game’s official Discord server, and wishlist the game on Steam.

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About Neurona Games
Founded in 2019 by the dynamic duo of Andrii Chupyr and Bohdan Buiak, fueled by their shared passion for gaming and a commitment to innovation, the entrepreneurial team set out to redefine the gaming landscape. From its humble beginnings, Neurona Games has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse of creativity and technological prowess. Find out more on their official website.