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Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 4

GET INTO THE NEW CHALLENGE! Arguably the best rugby computer game, now re-released and remastered as a tribute to the great legend of Jonah Lomu.

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Developer
Glinda Games
Publisher
Tru Blu Games
Release
May 27, 2025
1 year and 67 days ago
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Mixed28 reviews67.9%

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About the Game

READY FOR THE CROSS-KICK?

  • Outsmart your rivals with 10 dynamic set-play options, including the game-changing Cross-Kick!

  • Take the field with 16 international Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams.

  • Create your ultimate rugby star with the enhanced Player Creator and custom Kit Creator, including advanced hairstyles, eye colour controls and deeper appearance editing.

  • AI formations, improved positioning and realistic formations deliver tougher, more authentic rugby action.

  • Experience the game from broadcast-style camera angles, including side-line and drop-goal views.

  • Compete in over 12 competitions or create your own rugby legacy.

RE-RELEASED & REMASTERED FOR A NEW GENERATION

One of rugby gaming’s greatest experiences is back! Re-released and remastered in tribute to the legendary Jonah Lomu.

Enhanced in stunning 4K with massively upgraded visuals, improved lighting and smooth 60 FPS gameplay on modern hardware. Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 4 Remastered brings the thrills, spills and intensity of rugby to a new generation. No licensed teams, just fast, hard-hitting rugby and pure sporting fun.

REALISTIC PLAYERS & PRESENTATION

Improved player models, dynamic mud and sweat effects, realistic hair physics, upgraded animations, and refreshed broadcast-style presentation bring every match to life.

UPDATED STADIUMS & ENVIRONMENTS

Experience richer stadium atmospheres with enhanced grass, detailed environments, realistic wear and tear, field damage, and modern visual effects.

CROSS-PLATFORM FANHUB

Share, download and rate players, teams and creations across all platforms through the famous FanHub community.

THE DEFINITIVE RUGBY EXPERIENCE

Jump into Single Match, Multi-Team Competition, Be A Pro, extensive multi-year Career Mode, and Online Multiplayer for up to 8 players.

Note: Save data and FanHub creations from the legacy version of Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 4 are not compatible with the Remastered version.

You can still access all your previous data by switching and playing on the legacy branch:

  • Select game in Steam Library

  • Open 'Manage' (gear icon) > 'Properties...' > 'Game Versions & Betas'

  • Then select the 'legacy' branch to switch

You can switch back to the Remastered branch at any time.

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