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Rugby League 26 is set to release next week, and our first gameplay footage comes the way of a leak out of Accor Stadium where State of Origin game 3 will be taking place later tonight. This was uploaded by thenrlroast on Instagram.
The footage shows off a bunch of different players and teams across State of Origin, the NRL and the NRLW including the Penrith Panthers, Melbourne Storm and a bunch of other teams.
The footage re-creates some of the game’s most iconic moments, and shows off much improved animations, player like-ness and a bunch of other graphical improvements as well.
It’s unclear why the footage was shown before the gates are even open and we’re expecting it to be released online tonight (although maybe that makes too much sense).
For now, you can watch the trailer as recorded on the big screen at Accor and we’ll update this post as soon as it’s available in HQ online.
Rugby League 26 launches on PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X|S on July 17th (you can pre-order at JB Hi-Fi for $89 here) with the below new features:
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. Customize every detail of your athlete’s appearance, and fine-tune their attributes to match your playstyle. Your legend starts here.
BUILD YOUR ‘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.
