Much awaited rugby video game finally hits stores

It’s been a long time coming, but Rugby 25 has finally been released on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

The much-awaited video game from Big Ant Studios is now available to buy from most major outlets and to download from Steam, the PlayStation store and the Xbox store.

This game, the first rugby union title since the impressive Rugby 22, comes fitted with state-of-the-art player graphics and likenesses, as well as a comprehensive list of:

– 140+ international teams, including South Africa, France, England
– 150+ clubs, from TOP14 to Premiership and beyond
– 11 major competitions: Top 14, Premiership, URC, and more

Many will be aware of the issues developers have faced in producing this game up till now, having been forced to delay the original product for over a year. Previously labelled Rugby 24 this new release will be heavily critiqued by players expecting to have their patience met with quality.

Rugby 25 is available now! 🏉

✅ 140+ international teams, including South Africa, France, England
✅ 150+ clubs, from TOP14 to Premiership and beyond
✅ 11 major competitions: Top 14, Premiership, URC, and more

Play now on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam: https://t.co/WNNkG4O4Mp pic.twitter.com/0Om70oQDGz

— RUGBY 25 (@rugbythegame) February 13, 2025

Speaking ahead of the early access version of the game which was released back in June, the makers of the game said:

“First and foremost, we sincerely apologise to you for the significant delay you have endured in anticipation of this new Rugby game. We’ve spent considerable time signing more than 150 rugby licensing deals and also travelling the world to scan players whenever they could be made available. This delay has caused us to now focus on the 2024 and 2025 seasons, hence we have decided to appropriately rename Rugby 24 to Rugby 25.”

In the 8 months since, early access players have been helping to provide feedback to developers to ensure the final project meets the standards expected of such an eagerly awaited title.

The verdict on the final release is currently out, but there’s no doubt many will be quick to voice their opinions.