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Cricket 26 - The Official Game of the Ashes

Featuring the all-new Management Career, a bigger and better Pro Team, in-depth Ashes mode, and expanded control on and off the field from enhanced gameplay and in-depth strategies - Cricket 26 is The Ultimate Showdown.

79%
of 588 reviews
$59.99
Released: Nov 19, 2025  •  Developer: Big Ant Studios  •  Publisher: Nacon

The Developer Says...

Featuring the all-new Management Career, a bigger and better Pro Team, in-depth Ashes mode, and expanded control on and off the field from enhanced gameplay and in-depth strategies - Cricket 26 is The Ultimate Showdown.

Every Decision Matters!

The all-new Management Career has you take command – take a team to the top or the even harder job keep them there! Scout, recruit and develop players, build the best lineup and develop match strategies. Play cricket your way and lead your squad to glory, at home or on the world stage.

Step into the Ashes. Experience every moment!

Cricket’s biggest rivalry is back, bigger than ever, with an expanded Ashes Mode. Take full control of Australia or England – with team net sessions, press conferences and more bring you a deeper than ever Ashes experience.

Collect. Assemble. Dominate!

Pro Team is back. More cards, more modes, more challenge. Build your collection with weekly pack drops, or Auction House to lock down the key players to your success.

Create. Share. Play!

Unleash your creativity in the Academy. Create and share stadiums, players, bats and full teams, or play and download content from the Cricket 26 community.

Control every ball. Master every match!

Step up to a whole new level of control with enhanced Gameplay Mechanics, pierce the gaps for quick singles, balance your offence and defence - set strategies to limit run rates or take wickets, score runs quicky or conserve energy in a demanding test match.

Back of the Box Details

Steam Deck

Unknown

DLC

None

DRM/EULA Notices

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Cricket 26 EULA

Achievements

None

Ratings

None

Demo

None

Metacritic

None

Content Notices

In-game purchases, Chance based in-game purchases, In-game chat, Online interactivity

Controller Support

Xbox

Reviews

79%

Mostly Positive

Based on 588 reviews


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