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.

 

[SugarShane]

April 13th is the start of Gather Round too, a few of you guys nailed it.

 

[haydo]

I'm a graphics guy, so imo ; it doesn't look the greatest but can deal with it.
Sadly can't compare these games to games like FIFA & NBA given the difference in budget. So I'm fine with how it looks thus far.

And here it is fellas, didn’t take long.

Here we have our first… “doesn’t look like 2K or EA” bullshit

 

[bdawwg1021]

And here it is fellas, didn’t take long.

Here we have our first… “doesn’t look like 2K or EA” bullshit

I literally said I'm aware we can't compare this to FIFA/NBA.. What you smoking champ?

 

[new0066]

The cover we have atm I don’t think it’s final.

AFL tweeted this, so they will probably get public opinions and then come up with a player for the cover?

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Well this is exciting

 

[fargothegreat]

Does this mean there would be 2 different “broadcasts” of the game, just seeing as half are tied to 7 and fox respectively

I'm thinking different commentary teams for men and women.

 

[SugarShane]

AFL tweeted this, so they will probably get public opinions and then come up with a player for the cover?

Pretty sure the cover's done already. The designer said it's dropping soon which implies it's done. That's just a good way to drive engagement with the post.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I'm thinking different commentary teams for men and women.

This

 

[OhDustinMartin]

This image excites me most. A genuine rundown tackle, influencing disposal. For me this indicates BA have been able to capture the chaos of Aussie Rules. Relationship between contact and disposal. Can’t be more chuffed.

 

[BigAntStudios]

April 13th is the start of Gather Round too, a few of you guys nailed it.

Yes, to celebrate Carlton playing the opening Gather Round game... but really there is no footy all around the country, seems like a good weekend to watch footy on telly and play in between games

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

BigAntStudios gonna take a swing and say the raters thought Kelli Underwood was the one talking about bollocks

 

[Exambolor]

I’m quietly confident this will be good. Big Ant do have their flaws, but they make much better sports games than Wicked Witch, and care about footy more than Wicked Witch.

The Academy feature is probably the most important feature as the ability to make teams and players will add so much more to the game. I could see someone making all of the state league players, teams and jumpers.

In the game description it said it has 30 stadiums in game , so I’m assuming it has all of the AFL, AFLW stadiums and then a handful of state league grounds.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Is there a reason why Xbox Series X and Xbox One are the same game and not separate editions?

If you look at the cover it says smart delivery, so the game will detect which Xbox you have and install the appropriate version.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

I could see someone making all of the state league players, teams and jumpers.

GOTHELIONS16 i have a job for you my friend

 

[palmomagpie]

Chuffed. Bring on April!

 

[JNT BA]

I guess today we did have a feeling.

 

[SugarShane]

GOTHELIONS16 i have a job for you my friend

Yes boy. Channel that ratings energy into something useful.

 

[new0066]

I'm thinking different commentary teams for men and women.

Anthony Hudson, Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce for men’s matches & Daniel Harford, Kelli Underwood and Jason Bennett for Women’s?

Those are the matches each commentator usually did during the season.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

This image excites me most. A genuine rundown tackle, influencing disposal. For me this indicates BA have been able to capture the chaos of Aussie Rules. Relationship between contact and disposal. Can’t be more chuffed. View attachment 1619149

I know it's minor in the grand scheme of things, but I'm loving the variety in the crowd. Looks like there's even a bloke knocking back a beer!

 

[SugarShane]

On cue.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

This is going to be the longest 6 weeks of my life waiting for this game

 

[footyfreak_]

JNT BA BigAntStudios do you guys know when it’s on Microsoft store?

 

[Supersuns]

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F****** hell Touk has lost some muscle density in his legs

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Not up on Steam yet. Unsure whether to get it on Series X or PC. My PC isn't the most powerful anymore (980Ti graphics card).

 

[Topkent]

I know it's minor in the grand scheme of things, but I'm loving the variety in the crowd. Looks like there's even a bloke knocking back a beer!

You mean the same 7 people with different angles.