Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition

Online rugby management sim built around training and tactical decisions

Blackout Games · Released Jul 14, 2022

Massively Multiplayer Simulation Sports Strategy Free To Play

Third-party account required

Reviews: Mixed; 66% of 128
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 23, 2025
Minimum PC: Dedicated; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition?

This free-to-play multiplayer rugby management sim puts you in charge of a club competing against other managers. You set training schedules, plan match tactics, manage lineups and contracts, and develop facilities and youth players as you work toward winning trophies.

For you if...

+you enjoy planning training and tactics over controlling players directly
+you want to manage a rugby club against other players

Not for you if...

−you want direct control of players during matches
−you prefer quick progress without waiting for timed actions
−you dislike games with optional purchases tied to faster progress

What players say

66% of 128 reviews are positive

Players praise the focus on training, transfers, and tactical planning. Common complaints concern waiting for actions to finish and incentives to spend money; players also report bugs and questionable match decisions.

Screenshots and trailer

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Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Multi core
Graphics: Dedicated graphics
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Min screen size: 1280x720

Does Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). There is no single-player mode.

Multiplayer

Does Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Blackout Games
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English, French.

Does Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam