McKinsey Solve Sustainable Futures Lab (SFL) 2026: New Game Format Explained

McKinsey Solve Sustainable Futures Lab (SFL) has a new 30-minute format in 2026. Learn how the updated Lab Leader simulation works, including its three project days and the Explore, Assign, Support, and Reflect phases. In the updated Sustainable Futures Lab, you manage four Researchers across four Workstations while making decisions about information gathering, team assignments, and support. The new format is very different from the earlier 20-minute version with 13 scenario-based questions. In this guide, we cover the structure of the new SFL, the purpose of each phase, the decisions candidates encounter, and practical preparation considerations. Read our complete Sustainable Futures Lab guide: https://www.casebasix.com/pages/mckin... Practice the McKinsey Sustainable Futures Lab here: https://www.casebasix.com/dashboard/c... Timestamps: 00:00 McKinsey Solve 2026: What's New? 00:14 New McKinsey Sustainable Futures Lab (SFL) Interface 02:20 McKinsey Solve 2026: Assessment Changes 03:22 How to Prepare for McKinsey Solve 2026 04:00 Old vs. New McKinsey SFL: Key Differences 05:13 New SFL Gameplay: Workstations, Phases & Tokens 06:29 McKinsey SFL: Candidate Feedback & Experiences 07:44 Why Did McKinsey Introduce the New SFL? 10:40 How to Practice the New McKinsey SFL Have you encountered the updated Sustainable Futures Lab? Share your experience or questions in the comments. Explore the complete McKinsey Solve guide, including other assessment games and preparation information: https://www.casebasix.com/pages/mckin... Subscribe to CaseBasix for more McKinsey Solve updates, consulting assessments, and case interview preparation:    / @casebasixofficial