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.

 

[Xc9894]

13th April release date confirmed

 

[dont argue 04]

It’s the Fox Footy launch today so they will probably drop something there

 

[hawk699]

April 13th it is boys!!

 

[footyfreak_]

13th April release date confirmed

?

 

[BigAntStudios]

Here you go...

AFL 23

AFL 23

www.jbhifi.com.au

https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/ps4/287598-afl-23

 

[footyfreak_]

Here you go...

AFL 23

AFL 23

www.jbhifi.com.au

https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/ps4/287598-afl-23

Is it on Xbox stores yet

 

[Xc9894]

Kellie Underwood commentating eek

 

[BringBackTheAnchor]

best afl game ever?

 

[Old M8]

Here you go...

AFL 23

AFL 23

www.jbhifi.com.au

https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/ps4/287598-afl-23

Ordered

 

[SugarShane]

From the listings:

This time it's real!
AFL 23 is the most authentic video game football experience to date.

Featuring the fully licensed 2023 AFL Premiership and AFL Women’s competitions and over 30 detailed stadiums, it’s time to play footy for real.

Features:
Incorporates over 1200 players across the AFL/AFLW, with motion-captured animation, photo-realistic likenesses, in-depth skills and unique player traits powered by Champion Data.
Gameplay built on the bespoke Big Ant Studios’ Sports Engine, and featuring gameplans developed in association with AFL coaches to have players react as they would on the field.
Build your favourite AFL or AFLW club into a footballing powerhouse in the Management Career mode, overseeing drafting and player development, you’ll be in full control of your team’s path to the silverware.
Create your own clubs, players and stadiums, then share them with the world online. The renowned Big Ant Studios Academy tools come to an AFL game for the first time
Take on all comers! Play with up to 4 local co-op players online, with cross-play enabled, to take on any challenger, anywhere.
Commentary featuring Anthony Hudson, Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce, Daniel Harford

Daniel Harford

Age

47

Ht

177cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

10.3

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

15.8

4star

K

8.2

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.4

4star

, Kelli Underwood and Jason Bennett.

 

[TheHumanShoe]

Not bad.

 

[SugarShane]

Kellie Underwood commentating eek

RIP to the poor sound engineers that were tasked with recording, editing and implementing hours of Kelli Underwood commentary.

 

[footyfreak_]

Anyone know when it’s on Xbox store?

 

[bdawwg1021]

Can't imagine Ross & Big Ant would be happy with retailers releasing this information publicly, before they announced anything.

Nevertheless, shame we don't see anything about a potiental Ultimate Team mode. Makes you wonder what the In Game Purchases will be used for then?

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Well Ross I’ve gotta say, the screen shots look FANTASTIC and the description reads well! Super excited now!

 

[new0066]

Commentary featuring Anthony Hudson, Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce, Daniel Harford , Kelli Underwood and Jason Bennett.

3 commentators from 7 & 3 from Fox.

imo, 1 great from each (Bennett & Hudson) & 1 questionable (Underwood & McLachlan)

 

[Old M8]

Can't imagine Ross & Big Ant would be happy with retailers releasing this information publicly, before they announced anything.

Nevertheless, shame we don't see anything about a potiental Ultimate Team mode. Makes you wonder what the In Game Purchases will be used for then?

Ross posted the links.

 

[footyfreak_]

Should be expecting a trailer then anytime now

 

[bdawwg1021]

Ross posted the links.

My mistake!

 

[Xc9894]

Commentary featuring Anthony Hudson, Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce, Daniel Harford, Kelli Underwood and Jason Bennett.

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

 

[footyfreak_]

Go back to we’re Ross said that is happening but that isn’t he meant the cover is happening. The cover we have atm I don’t think it’s final.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Ngl the one second clip did the visuals dirty, but these screen shots look absolutely amazing!

 

[bdawwg1021]

Well Ross I’ve gotta say, the screen shots look FANTASTIC and the description reads well! Super excited now!

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.

 

[footyfreak_]

BigAntStudios when is it on digital stores?

 

[chenny420]

Here you go...

AFL 23

AFL 23

www.jbhifi.com.au

https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/ps4/287598-afl-23

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