What better way to celebrate the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup 2023 than with some Rugby 2024 news?
Rugby 2024 was originally set to launch at the same time as the World Cup, but due to the nature of the World Cup and the team at Nacon wanting to create the best rugby game possible, they made the decision to push the launch date back to the 30th of January 2024.
Nacon sent out a press release regarding the reasons behind the delay:
Ever since we began developing the game Rugby 24, our goal has been to create the best simulation and most complete game possible. The team has been working hard to adjust the gameplay, represent the sport as accurately as possible, and integrate all the officially licensed teams, which include over 130 countries and 15 leagues.
With this massive expansion in content, the development of the game has taken more time than we originally planned, and we have also had difficulty gaining access to some of the top teams’ players to capture 3D photos (photogrammetry) prior to the World Cup. As we want to bring the most authentic and complete rugby game to date, we have taken the difficult decision to push back the Rugby 24 release date to 30 January 2024, on the eve of the Six Nations tournament. This extra time will also aid development and allow us to further enhance gameplay.While it is truly heartbreaking to miss the Rugby World Cup, we are convinced that this is the right decision, one that will enable you to experience your passion in a great game. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and support. See you soon with more information about Rugby 24.
More likely, I think it’s the right decision to delay the release because South Africa should be number one in the world when the game officially launches. Go Bokke!
Rugby 2024 is releasing on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and will feature over 130 national teams to play across 15 different leagues.