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

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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

 

[Nacho4EVA]

Really weird how different the experiences are atm. I am on Hard and really not getting the issues with the AI "pinging the ball around."

First game was a hard fought win against WCE, second a 2 point after-the-siren win against GC, and most recently was up 68-30 against the Cats at 3QT until the commentary cut out and now the game is stuck on a flank view and won't progress the game.

Don't think I'm that good, but yeah, it's odd. The game feels tougher than before but still not really that hard, and I wouldn't say I'm finding the AI unfair or unrealistic.

Seen some people saying easy is more of a challenge then hard oddly, Il give it a go tonight

 

[tastiger]

Hoping to see some serious improvement soon, the gameplay has gone backwards from release...

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Playing a second game, same difficulty. A tonne easier. Baffling...

 

[tastiger]

Has legends been introduced?

Legends and xbox will release at the same time.

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[goondre]

Most frustrating game I’ve ever played. Evo 2 was much better. Didn’t look as great or polished but it played well enough.

My players barely move, can’t get a handball off, constantly chased down from metres away.

Please ignore everyone asking for customisation options and just fix the gameplay so it’s fun. All anyone wanted was a fresher, enjoyable footy experience and so far it’s been a massive disappointment.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

aaaaand now its crashed

 

[SledgeMania]

The difficulty changes for each game I swear. Sometimes I'll be able to comfortably win by 40+ points then others it's as if my team can hardly touch the ball. Very odd.

 

[Pickitt]

Playing a second game, same difficulty. A tonne easier. Baffling...

aaaaand now its crashed

Ai didn't want you to win that easily

 

[brooklynfootyfan222]

Has legends been introduced?

No

 

[extractasam]

Different team tactics perhaps have bigger influence than everyone thought?

 

[BigAntStudios]

I'll have patch news soon.

 

[Xtreme]

I'll have patch news soon.

 

[BigHonker]

Hi Twistie

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Gee whiz I just had a ps4 crash so bad it shut off my console.

Was having a really good game too!

 

[mickelboy182]

Are people sure that difficulties are actually implemented? I saw some footage of the supposed 'Easiest' difficulty and then the guy switched to Hard and there was no discernible difference...

 

[Grechy]

Hoping to see some serious improvement soon, the gameplay has gone backwards from release...

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

That’s not the general consensus here. Not saying it’s up to scratch but much better than release.

 

[Mr T]

Are people sure that difficulties are actually implemented? I saw some footage of the supposed 'Easiest' difficulty and then the guy switched to Hard and there was no discernible difference...

I think it's a very slight difference

BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[FearTheBeard13]

So just to clarify as I havent played since Friday and havent installed any of the newer patches on PS5, virtually everyone in here is saying the difficulties are all the same which is…..difficult? I was keen to put it on Easy next time I play and breeze through the new gameplay but sounds like that wont be happening..

 

[Treehill23]

So just to clarify as I havent played since Friday and havent installed any of the newer patches on PS5, virtually everyone in here is saying the difficulties are all the same which is…..difficult? I was keen to put it on Easy next time I play and breeze through the new gameplay but sounds like that wont be happening..

Avoid the patch until tomorrows if you’re gonna play tonight
Not worth the updates as it currently plays

 

[center half_bench]

Mid season draftees wearing number 0

 

[BRAB]

So just to clarify as I havent played since Friday and havent installed any of the newer patches on PS5, virtually everyone in here is saying the difficulties are all the same which is…..difficult? I was keen to put it on Easy next time I play and breeze through the new gameplay but sounds like that wont be happening..

You're going to get DESTROYED my friend.

 

[St 07]

Final patches before the team move onto cricket?

 

[tigerairau]

Mid season draftees wearing number 0

Yep can't find a way to fix this

 

[bdawwg1021]

What did they do over night on PS5 on medium in management career?

I'm playing as the Suns, and just got schelacked by the Cats.

I went from marking every contest to marking 1 out of 10 contests. Handballing still borked. Match Stats saying "1 January 2077".

Stats are also broken on main page of management career.

I'm the same mate.. was Port, taking on the Roos and they tore me a new one. 64 to 0. I couldn't do anything of value. It was insanely difficult, mixed in with all the bugs and glitches.

 

[Benji8]

Look, I think in one to two weeks time or when this game comes out on Xbox, treat it as a new release. This game technically is very good, once the stability is improved and some gameplay issues are ironed out, this will be an incredible game, we just need to forget the past and look into the future.