Rugby 24: Release window, platforms, expected licenses, more

Nacon released a statement with both bad and good news regarding the release of Rugby 24. Here’s everything you need to know about Rugby 24, including the confirmed platforms, expected licenses, and more.

Fans of rugby can now start getting ready for the eagerly anticipated arrival of Rugby 24, the new game from developers Nacon that has the rugby community on the edge of their seats.

Despite experiencing a significant delay in recent announcements, Nacon have confirmed an early access period. The devs have also officially announced the platforms on which rugby enthusiasts can spend many hours playing the new Rugby 24 game.

Here’s everything we know so far about Rugby 24.

• Rugby 24 expected release
• Rugby 24 early access
• Rugby 24: All platforms confirmed
• All Rugby 24 licenses confirmed so far

Rugby 24 release window

Nacom have delayed the full Rugby 24 release date once again and it’s expected that it will be released in late 2024.

The latest dev statement on January 23 doesn’t specify a new release date. They instead revealed that the game would soon arrive in early access, with more details to be revealed soon. They plan to release the full game later in 2024.

Dear rugby fans, we took the important decision to launch Rugby 24 in Early Access on Steam in March 2024.

Stay tuned for more info. 🏉 pic.twitter.com/9IbWjbf9jC

— RUGBY 24 (@rugbythegame) January 23, 2024

Rugby 24 early access

Nacom confirmed that Rugby 24 will have an early access period expected to start sometime in March 2024, only for PC players through Steam. They also revealed that console players will have to wait a little bit more.

For more about the early access period of Rugby 24, check out our detailed guide.

All Rugby 24 platforms confirmed

Nacon posted on Rugby 24’s official X account that the new game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Finally, Nacon have not yet provided details on whether the game will come to Nintendo Switch later on. However, if we consider the previous editions of the game (Rugby 22), this doesn’t seem to be in the devs’ plans.

Rugby 24 licenses confirmed so far

In a statement, Nacon have revealed that Rugby 24 has “officially licensed almost all the rugby world,” with more than 140+ nations and competitions. However, based on the little that could be seen in the official teaser, recognizable logos of major rugby competitions such as the World Cup, Top 14, and more are included.

Below is a list of the official licenses for Rugby 24 so far:

• International
  • Rugby World Cup
  • Six Nations
  • United Rugby Championship
• France
  • Top 14
  • Rugby Pro D2

Get into the #RugbyWorldCup2023 with RUGBY 24! 130 playable national teams to choose from, as well as URC, Top 14 and PROD2 clubs.

🏉 Get ready for the main event, out on 7 September on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. pic.twitter.com/AmGm2wzTWi

— RUGBY 24 (@rugbythegame) March 9, 2023

That’s everything we know about the new Rugby 24. We’ll make sure to update this page once Nacon make new announcements.

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