Multiplat AFL 23 - PS/Steam Releasing May 4, Xbox TBC

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

WHEN CAN I PLAY? READ BELOW:

• PlayStation (Physical): Thursday 4 May
• PlayStation (Digital): 8:01am AEST Thursday 4 May
• Steam: Currently 8:01am AEST Thursday 4 May, may be moved to 12:01am AEST
• Xbox (Digital or Physical): TO BE CONFIRMED, unlikely to be 4 May

Spoiler: Specific Big Ant quotes about the release:

Those that pre-ordered PS versions will be able to play on Thursday, disks will have already been mailed by retailers, they will also be available in-store.

Steam will also be available Thursday.

Stating the obvious, we are still having issues with XBox.

Seriously, anyone that looks hard knows there’s issues - why do you think there are so many exclusives for a particular platform that are not marked as exclusive, but are only on that platform.

If I took that road, life would have been a lot easier.

Xbox digital and retail will release at the same time - that is not a decision we get to make.

It applies now and I will no doubt pay a price.

Spoiler: Other Quotes

Re: commentary team

Spoiler: Other Quotes

Hamish is still there, Daisy didn't make it into the final version of the game.

We added Gary and increased the workload of Harf.

Re: game availability/release dates

I can never give 100% guarantee about anything in the future, but as it stands today, the statement I am prepared to make it that all stock that is at retailers on 4 May will be available for sale.

As to the amount that will be there for sale, and whether it is enough, that is a question I cannot answer.

It will be made digitally available on the various platform holder electronic stores.

Clarifying, the game will not release prior to 4 May 2023.

I am vague as there is one platform that has had sufficient stock at retailers and the other has not, and I cannot name them (contractual reasons).

The game will not be further delayed because of the numbers of units in stock.

Re: Steam listing

I've already put in a request for the screenshots to be replaced with current ones, they'll probably only be there for a day.

As much as the feedback has generally been positive, these are old, meant to be placeholder only and were not meant to go live.

Re: playing lists

All playing lists are accurate for the 2023 season.

Re: content creator footage

This is all prior to day one patch (as some have noted updates like numbers etc are apparent)

Re: Career mode

A head's up on Career mode.

At the AFL 23 Launch night I mentioned the non-team based Individual Career Mode in an interview with Dean (Twistie3). As alluded to at that same event, we were working with the AFL and AFLPA to include as many past legends in the game as possible.

The great news is that we have received approval for far more AFL legends than were previously envisaged, but this has meant that we had to make the tough decision to divert resources away from the Individual Career mode development. The individual Career Mode function will not make it into AFL 23, Career Mode will be entirely team based. I expect this mode to be include in future iterations of the game.

Re: microtransactions

You do not have to make purchases, things can be earned.

Re: general development

So fundamentally flawed, in so many ways, it’s bananas.

We are doing AFL as it’s a passion project, without us doing it there would not be one being made.

So much more upside with making games that are played internationally, let alone one that will not even be played in every state in this country.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

 

[Saintsation]

now I'll be disappointed if there's no secret mode where the ball is replaced by a tin of Milo.

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Jee what have I done here, none the less that’s brilliant


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[JT_the_Man]

JNT BA BigAntStudios please I beg save us from this.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

I think it’s about time we come clean though.
Do you want to tell them the news? Or shall I?

 

[BRAB]

So now we're in the stage that the game being s**t at release is fine because we know they'll patch it later eh.

You'll be first in line on release day Quiv. Don't pretend otherwise.

 

[Quivorir]

You'll be first in line on release day Quiv. Don't pretend otherwise.

I've already said I'm buying the instant its up on the ps store.

 

[jdoggdrool]

I heard that in solo career mode you have an option to wear your socks up or down while discussing health (and player) ratings over a cup of Milo with Touk Miller

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Touk Miller

Age

28

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

12.3

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

5.4

5star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.0

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

10.6

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

17.8

5star

K

5.8

3star

HB

12.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.0

5star

.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I heard that in solo career mode you have an option to wear your socks up or down while discussing health (and player) ratings over a cup of Milo with Touk Miller.

Clayton Oliver didn't get an invite.

 

[andy_c91]

I wonder if in the future big ant and the AfL could set up markerless motion capture at The mcg or other grounds as a way to motion capture players in order to build future games and realistic player movements. No need to get people in suits, just use a shit ton of cameras and AI and software to build player movements. Some interesting stuff on YouTube regarding it.

 

[LeeARM]

I will personally fly to Big Ant’s studios and make a hot (or cold) Milo for every person working on the game if you can give me personally half a second of game play footage

A waste of time. It's already been leaked that Big Ant employees drink Ovaltine.

 

[Bianconeri]

Genuine question.

Might be a grainy asf screenshot, but looks absolutely nothing like him.

Doesn't hurt to ask the question. Probably won't be answered, but worth a shot

More chance you get called a nuffie than get your question answered

 

[andy_c91]

This something that I feel is overlooked in sports games and has been implemented in big ants other sports games, most notably their cricket game and that is the confidence and stamina bars. These are found below the players’ names. I really hope this gameplay mechanic is included in afl 23 and should affect players kicking accuracy and especially kicking for goal

Confidence is shown on a scale from red (not confident) to green (very confident). Just as in real life, confidence changes based on how settled a player is regarding how things are going for them. Confident players should be able to hit more targets more easily by hand and by foot and for set shots be more accurate, it should also change the margin of error allowed when timing a kick. Nervous players are liable to make mistakes and, crucially, a nervous player should find it difficult to hit targets and have a smaller margin of error when kicking for goal. Wonder what everyone’s thoughts would be regarding this?

 

[Bianconeri]

It's crazy that, as consumers, we're expected to just accept that the product we're interested in will be fine and take everyone's word for it.

Is there any other +$50 product you'd ever do that with? I doubt it.

You’re a nuffie if you ask questions according to a few on here.

 

[SammaGilberto]

Be a cool feature if we had journos in the game. :^)

 

[lochip16]

Be a cool feature if we had journos in the game. :^)

How about no

 

[StoneyHawk]

Everyone thinking the game will be delayed needs to relax.. To my knowledge, Big Ant have never delayed a video game of theirs, and I don't believe they're about to start.

Other than the unfortunate events that led to the need for a new cover on cricket 22 after the Tim Paine saga

 

[andy_c91]

Just saw this for mlb 23 release trailer…….cmon big ant, add this feature in so I can upload my ugly mug into your game for my player career.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

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Just saw this for mlb 23 release trailer…….cmon big ant, add this feature in so I can upload my ugly mug into your game for my player career.

This is going to cause absolute mayhem

 

[Freo16]

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Just saw this for mlb 23 release trailer…….cmon big ant, add this feature in so I can upload my ugly mug into your game for my player career.

Pretty sure they’ve had this in a few of their games now

 

[jwint43]

I loved AFL live and its easily the best footy game created and I was so happy when I heard Big Ant got the rights back. Mainly for the team who I knew had been waiting patiently for their turn. But I don't think its unreasonable to see a 10 minute proper gameplay demo, uploaded to youtube, with two players who know what they are doing. Hopefully we get that closer to launch, I won't be buying blind as much as I would love to, can't afford to do that these days haha

 

[Treehill23]

Be a cool feature if we had journos in the game. :^)

Hopefully Scoops

 

[mickelboy182]

Hopefully Scoops

Ollie Hollands is in the game so that's covered.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Ollie Hollands is in the game so that's covered.

Thank god I wasn’t the only one who thought they looked similar

 

[GoldbergsGold]

We could all pass the time and add up how many times GoldbergsGold has mentioned "peeling off the mark" I think it's up over 30 by now

Never forget what Wicked Witch took from us.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Was watching the trailer again (probably for the tenth time) and I noticed the group of Geelong players together, with Close celebrating up close. It appears he has won the norm smith medal and he’s going on stage to receive it. Thought it was a nice touch.