Very little of that would improve “the game”. They’re all really just “nice to haves”. The actual gameplay has a lot of bugs and there are several key aspects which aren’t very well replicated.
Things like forwards running at appropriate speeds to rucks and around the field.
Having the 11,12,13,14 backs attend rucks.
Side-steps and bump-offs working properly.
Support players not running far too deep.
AI learning how to draw and pass with all of it’s players and create better attack all around.
A more challenging goal kicking system with more wind and less dud kicks happening to people.
Players fatiguing in a realistic fashion like FIFA.
Proper implementation of offsides and other rules and the ability to be penalized for offside tackles etc.
These are all important aspects of functionality and I bet others could add another dozen important issues.
I’d love it if we were in a place where we could ask for fun little nice to haves, but we’re so far from that it’s not funny and now other games are coming out and communication is already quietening down.
I reckon we need to be careful what we ask for, there’s probably not that long before they move on. Last week on the Facebook page they didn’t even put up an update post like they had been.
I agree with you, but more detail would make the game a lot more enjoyable in my opinion, think about it, if we had more “nice to haves” in this game it would be far more enjoyable, i think this game has definitely not lived up to it’s potential and your suggestion would be valid, in all of the updates there are no recognisable things that have been fixed they need to put more time into the updates rather than just fixing minor issues, if they added some “nice to haves” along with your suggestions the game would definitely be a lot better
I think all the “nice to have things” are already there. This game already have more of those than any other rugby game before this. Let’s concentrate on gameplay like Nesreviac mentioned
Totally agree with your list. Gameplay first. There’s no point in having bonus features if the game isn’t enjoyable.
An exemple : since the last update my players are sometimes first on the rucks for several seconds. And there are no turnover, no penalty.
That’s pretty anoying.
Rugby challenge 4 has the best “nice to have things” the game was made a long time ago and is a lot better then rugby 25 rugby challenge 4 was also made by big ant, i just don’t understand why they haven’t added more “nice to have” feautures into rugby 25 as we are about 6 years ahead in time since rugby challenge 4, i think nesreviacs list would be great for the next update but big ant could consider adding in some “nice to have” feauture as well
Sorry that is my bad, but still rugby league live 4 has had a lot of detail put into its game, yes there is a lot of detail in rugby 25 but there could be a lot more
Just because they had the haka? What else was nice to have? If you are referring to be able to adjust teams and a few sliders and tactics and setplays, I’m sure this is still on BA list to do except maybe the haka. Remember Rugby Challenge had 4 games which the games was made on the same build, this is Big Ant’s first attempt at rugby union, I’m sure if they had 4 games out already it would have been a perfect rugby game, just look at their cricket game, STUNNING!
Can we please have some communication on team editing (player transfer)? Is it a thing that is in the works or even planned to be in the works? I notice a lot of comments are about it and just a clear answer on it would solve this pain-point.
I’d say the biggest questions are:
Is it going to happen?
If yes, then when (if not possible to say, is it a high priority or not)?
If not, is there a reason for it not being done?
(Really hope we get some clear answers on this, that way I can stop being disappointed every release, and reading all the comments hoping for something on this subject). Thanks
1000%.. i said from EA gameplay has to be first. We still dont even have the full rule book implimented. So frustrating. I couldnt care less for photogrammetry, licenses, team editing etc. The game just isnt rugby union. Dont get me wrong, i love that they have put all this effort into those things. But surely the game of rugby, the gameplay on the pitch should have been the first thing they nailed.
Will there be a Licensed British and Irish Lions Team and British and Irish Lions Tour mode of Australia in Rugby 25 with all this years fixtures ? Not sure if anyone else has already asked this question ?
Think that the game has been some fun, however really wishing for some features.
Any sort of play calling would be great. This would also help the ai score as well.
More set structures e.g the now popular 1-3-3-1 with more rigidity on where players stay. This should also help the rucking. Overall do like the slower pace of forwards and the forwards prioritized breakdowns
Hope we can see these addressed as it will give the game some more life and definitely increase the fun factor.
@JNT_BA waiting every week for some way of doing set plays and adjusting back lines. Can you let the community know? It’s such a huge part of rugby. Is it impossible to code into this game? Just want some sort of info here if possible.
I haven’t played the new update yet, but only reading the patch notes is enough to realise we have to now move on from adjusting rucks. The problem with the backs not joining would have probably been solved designating a button to add backs to the ruck. Sometimes they seem to overcomplicate things, but what do I know.
There are too many aspects needing improving/fixing, specially backs positioning in attack and running lines, like some have mentioned before. It is time to start ticking some more boxes. Correct aplication of rules (specially offsides), calling a mark, knock ons, high tackles, set plays.
I thought that this weekly updates would bring bigger changes every time. I’m hoping that they’re working on the other aspects too but they take longer to develop.
Would be nice to know, but I guess that is too much to ask
