Rugby League 26 - Prelaunch - Megathread

Crazy really. Less than 7 days, some pictures (which were not great) a non gameplay trailer and some online random lists of features. Frustrating.

Will RL26 be available globally? I am outside of Australia but I really want to buy it. I can’t see anything on Steam or the Xbox store yet

Steam, PSN and Xbox will go live on release day.
It’s all a bit odd.

Cheers, that’s a relief

Super league just dropped their trailer

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Super League trailer is basically the same as the NRL version, but with English teams, same clips used..although not filmed in a stadium via a phone…lets go!!!

Gee we are about to go into a round of matches… wouldn’t it be a great idea to post a simulation game with this weeks matches before each as a way to promote RL26…. I mean what do I know about generating content and interest before each game. Not much it seems.

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It’s all rather underwhelming and odd a week prior to release. Keep your nerve fellers. I’m definitely laying off buying until I see a few reviews. I’m still smarting after purchasing Rugby 25.

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I didn’t play Rugby 25 myself but more than likely I’ll do a blind purchase for League 26. I think League looks to be easier than Union to recreate and make fun in a video game, so I think it should at least be better..

If you buy it from EB they have a trade in deal, trade 2 games worth $10 value each, you get the game for $49

I think that’s about what its worth atm with nothing much being shown.

I hope they have put in some good effort into the game modes, I hope Be Ama Pro / Player Career is
much better & worth while this time

I love league and I love video games so it would have to be utter.. (you know what) for me not to enjoy it. I hope it sells well and BigAnt gain a bigger following in order for them to improve the budget for future league games.

I’ve been following Big Ant since before the release of Rugby League Live. The bigger they’ve gotten, the worse the quality of their games has gotten. Nacon buying them was the worst thing that could have happened, their business model doesn’t exactly allow Big Ant to espouse passion for their releases post acquisition like what we used to get when for RLL2 & 3. Fortunately I’ve been playing lots of Rugby 25 which is an absolute mess of a game, so if it’s on par with, or slightly better than RLL4 that will be considered a win.

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Happy to be proven wrong but the hit from 36 seconds in the trailer looks identical to one of the big hits from RLL4 so my hopes aren’t high that the game will feel like a refreshing take on Rugby League…

I don’t understand why they release a trailer already showing glitches
How does the female number 9 from Brisbane change the ball between hands before bumping off the defender? Glitch

Nrl have finally posted the trailer

I wonder if there will be updates for Perth bears and PNG when they come into the comp.

Definitely looking forward to this new Rugby league Game to come out.

Is there a player career mode in it?

I’d say so. I hope if gives you the option to play as yourself or as the team like in the cricket titles. The mechanics of playing as yourself aren’t the best in my opinion it’s far more enjoyable playing as the whole team in rugby league

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This is what EB has written up about it..

Get Ready for Greatness

Step onto the pitch in the most authentic Rugby League experience ever!

Whether you’re chasing club glory, building a custom ā€˜Pro Team’, or rising through the ranks with a self-made superstar, Rugby League 26 puts YOU at the heart of the action.

Features:

Career Mode – Lead your team from local battlers to league legends.

Pro Team – Assemble your dream squad and compete online or offline.

Be a Pro – Create, train, and evolve your own player across seasons.

Immersive Gameplay – Real physics, true-to-life animations, and deep strategy.

Licensed Clubs and Players – Featuring teams from the Rugby League world!

Climb the Ladder in Career Mode

Begin your journey as a rising talent and work your way to the top. Develop your skills, secure high-stakes contracts, and make defining choices that shape your legacy—on and off the field.

Will you lead your team to glory and become a legend?

Create Your Rugby League Legend

Bring your vision to life with a deep and intuitive Player Creator. Customise every detail of your athlete’s appearance, and fine-tune their attributes to match your playstyle.

Your legend starts here.

Build Your ā€˜Pro Team’

Dive into the action with Pro Team, the ultimate mode where fantasy meets reality! Collect player cards featuring current stars and legendary icons of Rugby League. Strategically build your dream squad, fine-tune your tactics, and dominate the competition in online and offline challenges. Experience the bone-jarring tackles, the breathtaking tries, and the electric atmosphere of Rugby League like never before.

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NRL Announcement FINALLY :slight_smile: can’t post link but it’s on NRL website