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rugby union video game
Rugby 25
By Big Ant Studios, released 1 Jan 2025
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Rugby 25 is a rugby union sports game from Big Ant Studios, with national teams, clubs and competitions represented. Its lineup includes over 140 international teams and more than 150 sides from 11 major competitions, including the URC, English Premiership, French Top 14, MLR, Super Rugby and Six Nations. The game names venues such as Stade de France and Allianz Stadium in London. Matches can be played locally or online, with exhibition games and competitive tournaments among the available modes. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP and online PvP, along with achievements, Steam Cloud, family sharing and partial controller support. Cross-platform rivals are also described. Windows and Xbox Series X|S are the listed platforms, while Steam specifies Windows. The game is presented around lifelike physics and dynamic player animation, aiming to capture passing, tackling and scoring in rugby.
What players like, and what they don't
- Over 140 international teams
- More than 150 sides across 11 competitions
- Local and online play are described
- Cross-platform rivals are listed
- Only partial controller support
- Windows is the only Steam platform listed
Who it suits
It suits rugby fans looking to play as international teams or club sides across exhibition matches and tournaments. Players wanting local or online competition may also find its multiplayer options relevant.
Rugby 25 offers a broad selection of teams and competitions alongside local and online play. Windows is the only Steam platform listed, and controller support is partial.
