FIFA and PES may well have already brought the world’s most popular ball sport to consoles in recent months, as football fever has taken the world by storm, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t another reason to take to the field in 2017 and RUGBY 18 looks set to call on the sportsman within you.
Arriving on Xbox One, PS4 and PC from the guys over at Bigben and Eko Software, RUGBY 18 looks set to deliver a truly captivating experience as it looks to capture the intensity of the 2017-2018 rugby season by letting us get at it with some of the biggest names in the business. With a selection of 65 official teams, and over 2000 professional stars from around the globe included, there is plenty of reason to dive into the latest Rugby experience – at least if you have interest in the sport.
With plenty of well-known and beloved championships available to compete in, such as TOP14, PRO D2, PRO14 and of course Aviva Premiership Rugby, along with all the respective teams that will be competing in each for the 2017-2018 season, Rugby 18 should deliver the goods. Those wanting to get in on the action with some National teams will be pleased to know that England, Scotland, Wales, France, Italia, Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand will all of course be playable, whilst the Day One Edition that has released today comes with the inclusion of the British and Irish Lions 2017 squad.
If the Ultimate Team mode in FIFA, Madden or NHL have been something you’ve enjoyed, then you’ll probably be keen on the arrival of the My Squad game mode, which allows you to recruit yourown dream team from the entire player roster.
Those interested in RUGBY 18 can pick up their Day One Edition copy now for £44.99. If you would prefer to just purchase the standard version, then you’re going to have to wait until 31st October 2017.
Will you be diving into the latest RUGBY experience? Let us know in the comments below or via our usual social channels. Our full review will be with you in the days ahead too.
Game Description:
Live the intensity of the greatest matches with RUGBY 18, the most complete rugby game to date. Jump into the roles of the official players from the most prestigious teams and leagues of the 2017-2018 season: Aviva Premiership Rugby, PRO14, All Blacks, England, Springboks, Wallabies… Master all the game phases using intuitive controls and innovative gameplay that faithfully reproduces each situation of a rugby game. On attack or defence, teammates take their positions and move to develop the game depending on your decisions. Lead your favourite club to the top in Career mode, play full seasons in League mode, and re-write history in the Match of the Week. Build up your dream team in My Squad mode by recruiting your favourite players from 2000+ rugbymen. Challenge your friends and players around the world in one-on-one matches, online or on the same screen.
