The database of players, teams, and competitions has been updated to reflect real-world changes up to a certain point. This ensures that the game remains current, with more accurate player stats, transfers, and team lineups.
Football Manager 2012 is now abandonware. Official support ended years ago, and you cannot buy a digital license for FM12 on Steam (Sega delisted it in 2018 due to expired licensing rights for players and leagues). Consequently, many in the FM community now view the Skidrow release as a preservation tool rather than a pirate's spoils. fm 2012 12.2.4 skidrow