Multiplat AFL 23: Launch Thread (Xbox release date TBC)

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

STATE OF PLAY:

• The game is out for Steam and PlayStation. There have been issues with Xbox release and it is unclear when the game will be available.
• Big Ant are aware that there are playability issues & bugs at present.
• Content has been temporarily removed from the game to identify where the issues lie.
• This content will be re-introduced via patches in the coming days.
• Big Ant have released a summary of what is to be reintroduced, which can be seen below.

Spoiler: Features to be added

Spoiler: MOST RECENT PATCH NOTES

Issues & constructive criticism are best communicated to: support.bigant.com

Michaels Twitch video with QA from Ross(BigAntStudios) from 31:40

 

[BigAntStudios]

We have obviously had issues with the zero day patch and are working to resolve asap.

 

[mclovin99]

Where's that post where someone asked if some feature was in the game and BigAntStudios replied telling them they should get their mommy to tuck them in?

Lets get ready for that gaming developer apology at launch or more excuses

 

[mclovin99]

We have obviously had issues with the zero day patch and are working to resolve asap.

And what is this patch meant to solve?
Plently would like to know so we stop going at you guys.

 

[palmomagpie]

Launch thread already has 19 pages and it's only been up for 7 hours. Do I read all the pages ? Or just close Bigfooty, go to EB at 9am and wait

 

[maskmcgee]

Launch thread already has 19 pages and it's only been up for 7 hours. Do I read all the pages ? Or just close Bigfooty, go to EB at 9am and wait

Just call them up and cancel

 

[bdawwg1021]

Alot of people seem to be so shocked at this? Whilst I haven't had a chance to play this yet, I can't judge.

However, we're living in the age of broken games on release, not just by Big Ant.. But even by much larger developers.

Look at Battlefield 2042 is a prime example.. That sh*t was unplayable when released. Look at Cyberpunk - worst release I'm history. Duke Nukem remake. GTA Trilogy. This list goes on.

 

[andy_c91]

Just woke up after staying up a bit to watch a little gameplay……what I miss lol

 

[maskmcgee]

We have obviously had issues with the zero day patch and are working to resolve asap.

Let's see if now the game's out they explain the massive omissions, like why the state leagues they said would be in the game are not?

Bet they still won't answer people's questions, keep ignoring everyone.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Alot of people seem to be so shocked at this? Whilst I haven't had a chance to play this yet, I can't judge.

However, we're living in the age of broken games on release, not just by Big Ant.. But even by much larger developers.

Look at Battlefield 2042 is a prime example.. That sh*t was unplayable when released. Look at Cyberpunk - worst release I'm history. Duke Nukem remake. GTA Trilogy. This list goes on.

And they were all torn a new arseh*le too.

 

[T2B_]

I'm still gonna grab my PS4 copy at 9am. Morbid curiosity if nothing else, but also in anticipation of the patch.

 

[Treehill23]

Would love if Ross could come in and confirm when we will be receiving this patch…


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Please. Like he’s gonna do that. He couldn’t even tell us ProTeam wasn’t gonna be available day 1 despite previously stating it was due to the delay
He banged on about the deepest game to date and didn’t even tell us there’s no stats
This whole launch has been embarrassing and all Ross ever comes back with is “the pre order numbers are insane derp derp”

 

[bdawwg1021]

And they were all torn a new a-hole too.

I'm not saying they shouldn't be, my guy haha. I'm just saying it's surprising people are shocked.

 

[maskmcgee]

zero day patch

What you mean the zero day April 13? How do you release a game for digital download 21 days late without a day 1 patch already ready to go?

 

[Im New]

And what is this patch meant to solve?
Plently would like to know so we stop going at you guys.

Patch is almost ready, just a few finishing touches…

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

He banged on about the deepest game to date and didn’t even tell us there’s no stats
This whole launch has been embarrassing and all Ross ever comes back with is “the pre order numbers are insane derp derp”

To be fair he did comment on the deepest game thing. By saying everyone's been face scanned

 

[Chark96]

We have obviously had issues with the zero day patch and are working to resolve asap.

Hard to justify buying this game when it’s constant “we’ve had issues with etc etc” will we get a patch before majority of your players have the game? Surely after all the delays and empty promises, you can ATLEAST deliver a patch on day 1!


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[maskmcgee]

Also here you go, raw footage while I was ranting on it for the time being. Patch DEFINITELY needed ASAP.

So you're this guy?



So what's with the positive review?

 

[andy_c91]

I'm still gonna grab my PS4 copy at 9am. Morbid curiosity if nothing else, but also in anticipation of the patch.

Maybe I’ll be lucky and by the time I get my copy, head home, install and download the patch it will be fine? Who knows?

 

[Burzum]

Even huge dev teams don't have their fingers in that many pies... it's clearly quantity over quality.

Yep... developing complex software is extremely hard. I'm a software developer and work with really brilliant people and we've had to extend a test period for two months because of bugs. I couldn't imagine doing four big releases in a year.

 

[Treehill23]

If anything, at least BigAnt are consitent
All their launches are a pile of

 

[maskmcgee]

And what is this patch meant to solve?
Plently would like to know so we stop going at you guys.

There is no patch, otherwise they would of actually been specific about any of the features they were including.

 

[Fitzey]

So in summary without reading 20 odd pages… this is the best game ever and I should be excited to play it tonight?

 

[robertto]

Obviously needs a patch to fix a few glaring thing. But I'm actually quite impressed at the overall quality. Time will tell but assuming the ai gets sorted I can see me playing this alot more than Evo.

 

[T2B_]

Yep... developing complex software is extremely hard. I'm a software developer and work with really brilliant people and we've had to extend a test period for two months because of bugs. I couldn't imagine doing four big releases in a year.

Especially with all the nuances and complexity of a real time sport simulation game.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I'm not saying they shouldn't be, my guy haha. I'm just saying it's surprising people are shocked.

I think a lot of people did see this coming.

They were called whingers.