Rugby 25

Released Feb 2025

Experience the Rugby 25 rush! From local club clashes to the grandest international championships, lifelike gameplay, strategic depth, and heart-stopping action ensure every match is a battle and every victory earned on the path to immortality.

37% positive · 578 reviews

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $49.99

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Evaluation

Rugby 25 launched on February 13, 2025 following an 8-month Early Access period. Since launch, Big Ant Studios has maintained a consistent and active update cadence. Two notable content additions have shipped post-launch: Women's national rugby teams and the Women's Six Nations competition (March 27, 2025), and substantial gameplay systems added across numerous feature patches. Post-launch patches have introduced new mechanics such as dynamic conversion kicks (August 6, 2025), drive tackles (June 18, 2025), five-player ruck options and player send-offs (April 23, 2025), along with continuous AI improvements, animation refinements, and stability fixes. The most recent developer communication is the August 28, 2025 patch. No specific future content has been announced, and the developer has not indicated that updates are ending. The game has received 19 feature patches and 2 major content drops across its post-launch life, with updates arriving roughly every 2–4 weeks — a sustained pattern that shows the developer remains actively engaged with the product.

Evidence

Most recent developer update as of the assessment date, delivering animation improvements, control adjustments, and stability fixes.

news post · Aug 28, 2025 source development ongoing

high

Major free content update added Women's national rugby teams and the Women's Six Nations competition to the game post-launch.

news post · Mar 27, 2025 source content shipped

high

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Details

Developer

Big Ant Studios

Publisher

Nacon

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

Sports Rugby 3D Realistic Local Multiplayer Arcade Simulation Football (American)

About this game

Experience the rush as Rugby 25 immerses you in the world of rugby like no game before it. From local club clashes to the grandest international championships. Every pass, every tackle, and every try flawlessly crafted to capture the true essence of rugby. With lifelike gameplay, strategic depth, and heart-stopping action, you'll feel the energy of the field at your fingertips. Prepare for an unforgettable journey where every match is a battle, and every victory is earned on your path to immortality.

Experience the ultimate rugby showdown in Rugby 25! Battle for rugby supremacy, stepping onto the hallowed turf of legendary stadiums like Stade de France and Allianz Stadium, London. Compete with over 140 international teams, including rugby titans New Zealand, South Africa, England, Ireland, France, and Australia, and more than 150 sides from 11 major competitions, including the URC, English Premiership, French Top 14, MLR, and Super Rugby, plus the Six Nations.

Whether you lead a national squad or a top-tier club, the most comprehensive team lineup ever is at your command at the rugby world’s most iconic venues.

Take to the field locally and online. Experience the authentic intensity of Rugby 25, powered by lifelike physics and dynamic player animation. Challenge and overcome your friends or compete against global online and Cross-Platform rivals, pursuing victory across multiple game modes including one-off exhibition matches and competitive tournaments.

Unleash your skills upon the world, rise through the Leaderboards, dominate the pitch, and prove you’re the ultimate Rugby 25 champion!

Build, manage, and lead your dream team to glory in Rugby 25. Experience the thrill and challenges of a professional coaching career in the Rugby 25 Career Mode, where every decision impacts your rise to greatness. Train players, craft winning strategies, and outsmart your opponents on your path to becoming a Rugby 25 Immortal.

Unleash your creativity in the Rugby 25 Academy! Craft your own players, team, jersey and stadium, proudly wearing your unique logo and colors on your very own pitch. Bring your vision to life and then share your creations with the world!

Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026