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

 

[CultOfClose]

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..

Correct, it is most definitely not easier. However somethings I wasn't able to do earlier are now easier, like ruck and getting clearances. Marking is harder and getting a kick that isn't a clearance kick is way harder to do.

 

[tigerairau]

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.

Marking has been improved, it's pretty tough to mark if you're outnumbered now- as it should be. If you're outnumbered, best to spoil. Look for a 1v1 target and stab kicks are very effective. It's no longer completely OP.

 

[brooklynfootyfan222]

 

[bdawwg1021]

Final patches before the team move onto cricket?

Can't imagine so.
This game will need alot of support for a while.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Automated interchange and tactics HAVE to come tonight.

 

[ItsJonesy777]

E

This game technically is very good

The problem is, technically the game is actually very poor. Ridiculous game mechanics that ruin the experience for most.

 

[bdawwg1021]

Marking has been improved, it's pretty tough to mark if you're outnumbered now- as it should be. If you're outnumbered, best to spoil. Look for a 1v1 target and stab kicks are very effective. It's no longer completely OP.

Have been doing 1v1 targets, 90% of the time, it goes straight to the man on the mark. Frustrating. Then as soon as they get the ball, all of their players seem to be alone, my team mates nowhere to be seen.

 

[candymanwb]

Just played a 2v1 game online ps5. One of the better online games I’ve been able to play so far and the only online game that hasn’t crashed on me!

 

[ESSENDON INSIDER]

Automated interchange and tactics HAVE to come tonight.

yes and please please something revolves around stopping a crash every 2nd game

 

[Xtreme]

Had my first push in the back free kick, would love to say it went well after... but nope. My player automatically stood up and was called "play on" and the AI tackled me...... then got awarded the free kick for holding the ball

That was utter crap.


So I'm finally getting the grasp of the controls (or so I thought), holding down LT/L2 while handpassing is great.... it still doesn't go exactly where I want it to go (not always directly to a teammate, usually open space.... or directly to the opposition!).

 

[hooked on fishing]

I'll have patch news soon.

Roger.

I’m hoping the anticipation is worth the wait.

 

[stewi09]

I think I'm gonna give it a few days before I try playing again....I play games to de-stress and zone out for a bit this game does not achieve that

 

[tastiger]

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

I thought it was better on release, I'm struggling with it at the moment

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Xtreme]

I think I'm gonna give it a few days before I try playing again....I play games to de-stress and zone out for a bit this game does not achieve that

Yeah I'm heading that way, can't believe I abandoned Rocket League for this!

 

[Fyfey4Brownlow]

I'll have patch news soon.

please add running off the mark instead im always forced to have a player on the mark, and include better decision making for my AI

 

[Chuckinho]

Still having some bugs in Academy. I can import using SVG in Logo Creator, but when I rearrange the layers, it won't save the changes.

 

[Xtreme]

please add running off the mark instead im always forced to have a player on the mark, and include better decision making for my AI

Give us the same speedy gonzales speed that the opposition AI have, it's like trying to outrun a Ferrari in a Flintstone car!

 

[stewi09]

Yeah I'm heading that way, can't believe I abandoned Rocket League for this!

haha I've had a massive break from games lately I think i last played RE4 remake a week or 2 before I went over for gather round and havn't touched a game till now hardly worth it Might have to buy Dead Island 2 to keep me entertained for now

 

[bdawwg1021]

I couldn't give a flying f*ck about features, crowds, academy stuff, stats or anything like that right now.

This gameplay and constant crashing need to be sorted out first. It should be their top priority and focus right now.

Not going to bother trying to play again until this mess has been fixed. Really thought we were in for a great AFL game this time around. It has the potential to be great, but I just can't deal with its state right now.

I'm not mad.. I'm just disappointed

 

[DasItMayne]

Man this game is frustrating as hell. Some things are nice but then there’s so many overwhelming bad things that quash any enjoyment I get from it.

 

[Nicho50]

So it’s still not in a playable condition just yet?

 

[DasItMayne]

So it’s still not in a playable condition just yet?

It’s playable but it’s such a hot mess.

 

[Xtreme]

So it’s still not in a playable condition just yet?

There's a lot to like about it

But there's a lot that's infuriating about it at the same time

It's like having the best pizza base on earth, but 1-2 odd toppings spoil the whole thing!

 

[ItsJonesy777]

So it’s still not in a playable condition just yet?

People have very different definitions of playable but IMO, the game is unplayable in the sense that there’s constant crashes and fundamentals of the game that just don’t work as they should.

 

[jdoggdrool]

The new patch has made the game pretty much unenjoyable. It is so insanely difficult even on easiest, to the point where I can't say I'm having fun.

The ridiculous AI tackling, poor player selection and movement, inability to ever win a centre bounce hitout, handballing glitches, and over-correction on the marking has to take priority over stuff like crowd numbers.