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

 

[ice444]

Playstation?

PC

 

[Johnno2000]

They'd better put some people holding the poles. That banner was rather heavy.

Did the banner once at Subiaco probably when I was about 10-11.

Was crazy having to lie down on the ground while they released the eagle in order to not disturb it/have it come attack you lol

 

[stewi09]

This might have been answered earlier but what is the deal with the marking/spoiling/hitouts in this game? Is there like a timing factor to it (is there a small bar I'm not seeing) or is it just kinda random.

I seem to have no issues spoiling in fact it's the only thing I can do haha....marking at hitouts no idea.

Whats the go with goal kicking am I meant to press O again when it hits the blue bit again?

 

[BigAntStudios]

 

[pattymalone00]

 

[OhDustinMartin]

Credit due for Big Ant posting these notes for the last few days. Really helps.
I had a crack at them for not doing so earlier and can’t not say well done.

 

[JJK17]

when will be getting tactics

 

[cottoneyeYeo]

keen to see the guernsey and logo creator

 

[carn tigez]

1 - Reduce the 'tackle zone', especially for AI. Getting run down when you are 2m clear and sprinting when you're kicking (and not a slow player) is unrealistic and created the congestion we're seeing.

2 - Allow quicker releases before a tackle. If i press handpass, allow the tackle animation but get rid of the ball first. Too many times the tackle animation overrides the handball or kick even when all logic says the pass should be released.

Your points 1 & 2 are exactly what is being worked on for tomorrows patch, just missed out today.

Hmmm.....hopefully made the cut

 

[dont argue 04]

update downloading lets give it a run

 

[Xtreme]

229mb for me

Same

unsure if thats good or bad news lol

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

BigAntStudios will we be able to add custom teams to season mode? If not can we at least substitute a real team with a custom team?

 

[BigAntStudios]

Hey BigAntStudios and team,
Old man gamer here and I have recently dug into my skyrocket on the weekend and dished out for a PS5. I purchased the game on a PS4 disc and very grateful that it comes with a PS5 upgrade.

However, my question is... do the trophies you earn on the PS4 not carry over to the PS5 upgrade? I just played my first game on the PS5 (and mind you, the game is sooo much more fluid on the 5 over the 4) and I kicked a goal and got the 'Wave the White Flag' trophy again. Needless to say, there are now 2 icons on my home page for AFL 23 and I have to win the trophies all over again my the looks of it.

p.s. apologies if this is how all games work with the upgrade from 4 to 5.

I believe the standard behaviour of the PS5 operating system is that Trophies should carry across without us having to do anything. Perhaps after there is a refresh (earn a trophy on PS5?) - I will check for you tomorrow.

Must pester JNT BA or BigAntStudios to write up a game guide or instructions (other than just the controller layout)

There will be tutorials coming, but perhaps we should get some of the guys in the office to do a stream.

At the moment I don't think it works properly, if at all tbh.

Pretty sure the player with the higher stats is always going to win regardless of what you do.

There is timing and skill to it, most I've seen ATM go the spoil when the game is in the balance, to be sure the oppo don't mark. You'll notice when there's more around the ball/in the pack that it makes a difference too - if on hard difficulty, spoil that if outnumbered.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Stoked to see the update. Keep it up BigAntStudios

 

[BigAntStudios]

Same

unsure if thats good or bad news lol

As the content is already in the game, it's just code that is being patched in, that's generally "small".

 

[Johnno2000]

There is timing and skill to it, most I've seen ATM go the spoil when the game is in the balance, to be sure the oppo don't mark. You'll notice when there's more around the ball/in the pack that it makes a difference too - if on hard difficulty, spoil that if outnumbered.

Appreciate the reply, maybe I just need to get the hang of it better then. The tutorials would be greatly appreciated too would definitely check them out!

 

[UAWM]

Got the update, 1.6gb

Will play a game and add findings

 

[FearTheBeard13]

There will be tutorials coming, but perhaps we should get some of the guys in the office to do a stream.

This would be handy!! I’m still yet to try half the modifier moves and would like to see how they’re done by the pros!

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

I don't have the patches from the last 24h yet but would be good if not all spoils resulted in the spoiling player stumbling to the side.

Not sure if there are more that needed to be added back or in but it'd be good for one of them to be for the player to continue forward momentum towards the direction of the ball.

 

[MundysMum]

How many more patches can we expect this week?

 

[BigHonker]

BigAntStudios I'm genuinely curious if Hamish will be made available to commentate? Huddo is alright but would like some variety and Hamish was listed as being included in the game. Perhaps more of Gary?

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

How many more patches can we expect this week?

I think patches will be daily until the issues from the Day1 are fixed


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[DaveM303]

Clicking "Select logo" in the guernsey creator/editor crashes the game .

 

[Xtreme]

As the content is already in the game, it's just code that is being patched in, that's generally "small".

I understand just had a mini panic when others were saying theirs was 1gb

 

[zac080]

Hey Ross will there be a option to put auto interchange on in the updates soon