# Rugby 25 Megathread **URL:** \ **Category:** Rugby 25\ **Created:** [10 February 2025 22:46 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234 "2025-02-10T22:46:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![NotRoss](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f17d59/32.png) [@NotRoss](https://board.bigant.com/u/NotRoss)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:34 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/27 "2025-02-13T09:34:14Z")
Appreciate all the work you guys have put in! This is just the beginning đź’Ż ---
**Author:** ![Saulan](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Saulan](https://board.bigant.com/u/Saulan)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:37 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/28 "2025-02-13T09:37:52Z")
Checking if anyone has been able to get it to run on SteamDeck with the new patch? Hitting the play button gets me to the Steam loading circle, then a black screen and then crashes back to big picture mode after 5-10 seconds. (Currently verifying integrity of files just in case it is that). Edit: Hmm, still the same thing after all files validated. ---
**Author:** ![tgdaly](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/f1d935/32.png) [@tgdaly](https://board.bigant.com/u/tgdaly)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:46 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/29 "2025-02-13T09:46:03Z")
What’s everyone’s verdict after the patch (on the steam version anyways?) ---
**Author:** ![Rugbygamer40](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/97f17d/32.png) [@Rugbygamer40](https://board.bigant.com/u/Rugbygamer40)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:47 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/30 "2025-02-13T09:47:36Z")
Hi Team , I am on PS5 and once I click X button to start from main menu signing in I am automatically taken to a casual match mode. There is no “Back Button’ to exit this mode from controller select screen and I also can’t exit the casual match Update. I think I have this issue as the game has not finished downloading. ![IMG_3820](https://board.bigant.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e74666d0e29a7fdab41647ef390cdcab4199e829.jpeg) ![IMG_3821](https://board.bigant.com/uploads/default/original/2X/6/67f6453f37b6c6ba34aa06edc02ba9bca89e5b0c.jpeg) ![IMG_3822](https://board.bigant.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4080485e9016251985834cbef58e2b33c4439598.jpeg) ![IMG_3823](https://board.bigant.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e5cc250e5ee9d8cc338af7187eeb0a2b55da77be.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ptimat31](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a8b319/32.png) [@Ptimat31](https://board.bigant.com/u/Ptimat31)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:49 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/31 "2025-02-13T09:49:19Z")
Besides the teams and competitions, I do not see any gameplay upgrade on PC. No players names, 2 crashes out of 2 games after less than 3 minutes. Ratings are off on many players, at least in Stade Toulousain. I hope for a patch but for now I’m not impressed at all. ---
**Author:** ![TheOtherGuy](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@TheOtherGuy](https://board.bigant.com/u/TheOtherGuy)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:52 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/33 "2025-02-13T09:52:38Z")
It’s crap. Wish I could refund. ---
**Author:** ![Esh619](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@Esh619](https://board.bigant.com/u/Esh619)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:53 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/35 "2025-02-13T09:53:23Z")
Hi when will it be available in Australia Sydney on ps5 digital. Please someone let me know ---
**Author:** ![MrBacon](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c57346/32.png) [@MrBacon](https://board.bigant.com/u/MrBacon)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:53 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/36 "2025-02-13T09:53:39Z")
Congrats on the release. Playing on PC and have to say I’m pleased at the direction of this title. The tackling feels more predictable and less “loose” than previous iterations on this engine and the game speed and movement seems to be going in the right direction. I also have to say I really appreciate how above and beyond the team has gone with official licenses. I don’t think we’ve ever had a rugby title with this many licenses and it goes a long way. Hopefully we’ll continue to see refinements in gameplay. It would be nice to see some kind of implementation of teammates binding to the ball carrier to help drive the ball carrier forward during open play. I’d also like to see dirt/mud accumulate on players over the course of the match. Lastly, more weather options like cold weather to really make those Six Nations and New Zealand winter matches feel right. ---
**Author:** ![Rugbygamer40](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/97f17d/32.png) [@Rugbygamer40](https://board.bigant.com/u/Rugbygamer40)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 09:54 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/37 "2025-02-13T09:54:03Z")
I think it hasn’t finished downloading. I just updated my post with an additional screenshot. This might be the reason ---
**Author:** ![KingCruz](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ecccb3/32.png) [@KingCruz](https://board.bigant.com/u/KingCruz)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 10:03 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/38 "2025-02-13T10:03:03Z")
Does anyone know when the transfer window opens in Career Mode. I tried searching for players but can’t seem to find any using the search function. ---
**Author:** ![LordG](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/8c91f0/32.png) [@LordG](https://board.bigant.com/u/LordG)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 10:04 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/39 "2025-02-13T10:04:02Z")
So many offsides from the opposition. Also when I’m awarded a penalty and kick for touch its not lettting me turn my player to kick the ball to the touch line that i am 5 meters away from. Its making me kick to the far side of the pitch and it cant even reach the sideline! ---
**Author:** ![AndyPelser](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/9fc348/32.png) [@AndyPelser](https://board.bigant.com/u/AndyPelser)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 10:37 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/41 "2025-02-13T10:37:18Z")
@MattW will you let us know when ps5 patch will be going live ---
**Author:** ![sinbad06](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sinbad06](https://board.bigant.com/u/sinbad06)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 10:45 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/42 "2025-02-13T10:45:38Z")
Initial thoughts are i am quite happy. Graphically it looks stunning and the gameplay has again been tweaked since EA7. Set plays would be a really nice addition if further patches are coming, and of course the same applies to rucks and lineouts, whcih we have discussed ad infinitum. One bug i have noticed is that the goal kicker for the AI is not taking penalty kicks. For instance Calen Doris took a penalty kick for Ireland againt me and Luke Cowan dickie took my penalty. Also, is there anyway we can edit the national teams or are we stuck with the rosters? Its a bit annoying not being able to swap in Jamie George when he now playing for England again. Some of the player ratings are dubious as well. I understand that this can be a bit subjective but how is Freddy Stewart faster that Caden Murley haha? Overall big thank you to the team for bringing us a really good rugby game. Hopefully they can continue with support to keep the title going. Edit: In addition to the urgent squad / roster issues above further issues: 1. I sent a kick down field and touched down for a try, the game awarded the opposition an in-goal drop out. 2. The offisde penalty calls needs to be reviewed ASAP. i am getting randomly pinged for being offside on my own ball. 3. Passing to the winger is STILL being flung out into touch. 4. The options available for passing (when holding the pass button) seem to have reduced and are taking longer to appear. 5. The AI just seems to have lost the ability to pass and every play is a one up hit runner, when they were previously flinging it about like basketball. This needs urgent attention. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Deker79](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@Deker79](https://board.bigant.com/u/Deker79)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 10:58 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/43 "2025-02-13T10:58:04Z")
Surely we’ll be able to edit all of the rosters eventually? It doesn’t bode well for longevity of the game if we can’t reflect real world changes! ---
**Author:** ![NotRoss](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f17d59/32.png) [@NotRoss](https://board.bigant.com/u/NotRoss)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 11:03 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/44 "2025-02-13T11:03:47Z")
In career mode do you get offeres to coach different clubs? ---
**Author:** ![SportsGamingZone](https://board.bigant.com/user_avatar/board.bigant.com/sportsgamingzone/32/3249_2.png) [@SportsGamingZone](https://board.bigant.com/u/SportsGamingZone)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 11:07 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/45 "2025-02-13T11:07:40Z")
Crossplay Online matches doesnt seem to work? Even the Custom Online Match Creation, does not show any created matches, although myself and other players created matches. @MattW can you confirm if the team is aware of this? ---
**Author:** ![ProudRS](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@ProudRS](https://board.bigant.com/u/ProudRS)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 11:18 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/46 "2025-02-13T11:18:25Z")
I just bought the full game on the Playstation store, but I can only play an exhibition with France against Australia. It skips to this option. When will I be able to play the full game? ---
**Author:** ![NotRoss](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f17d59/32.png) [@NotRoss](https://board.bigant.com/u/NotRoss)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 11:40 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/48 "2025-02-13T11:40:47Z")
Playing on career mode as harlequins First game against sale sharks this is some of the AI’s decisions Prop bevan rodd takes the first penalty Halfback takes the second Other prop takes the third, They’re down by 5 points, clock goes into the red and they kick the ball out and lose the match Bottom right corner the player names are all « PROP RIGHT » etc etc, except for Joe Marler lol his name shows up lol Also when changing my squad before a match on career mode it doesn’t change when I go into the match. Second match against Newcastle so I tried to rest the big name players and they all just started anyway lol Release day is obviously gonna have its teething errors Also would be nice if scrolling up when at the top of the team sheet would send you all the way to the bottom if that makes sense, And some of the position acronyms feel a bit strange, LP, RP, LL, RL; I feel like the props should be THP and LHP and also second row sides aren’t that individualised they could just be SR or something Also just put an unreal grubber through and the game crashed as soon as my runner picked it up and seems to be a lot of random offside penalties around ruck time both for and against the AI ---
**Author:** ![Stevo](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@Stevo](https://board.bigant.com/u/Stevo)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 11:51 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/49 "2025-02-13T11:51:48Z")
The players and stadium look great. The menu music is great as always some great bangers. The gameplay is rubbish and it will never be fixed at this rate. The positioning is awful and this is something that was fixed in EA and then completely broken with the weird pod implementation. It’s just not a fun game, I don’t think there is any aspect of playing that makes me go “just one more game”. Oh well. ---
**Author:** ![Tbomb121](https://board.bigant.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9de053/32.png) [@Tbomb121](https://board.bigant.com/u/Tbomb121)\ **Post date:** [13 February 2025 11:53 UTC](https://board.bigant.com/t/rugby-25-megathread/3234/50 "2025-02-13T11:53:48Z")
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