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.

 

[Mudcrab85]

Been stalking this page for months now, can't wait for the game !! BigAntStudios Just wanna know if the game is running on schedule for release? Need to book my annual leave for next Friday if it is

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Yes, game will release Thursday 13th April.

On Steam too?

 

[Bakesy]

My sister works at a jb hi fi. When stock arrives in store I’m getting a copy early.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Probably not the best idea to say this in a thread with the CEO of the company

My sister works at a jb hi fi. When stock arrives in store I’m getting a copy early.

 

[Bakesy]

Probably not the best idea to say this in a thread with the CEO of the company

What are they going to do? Not send the game to stores ?

 

[PerfectFooty]

Yes, game will release Thursday 13th April.

Why'd you quote me as saying that, i didn't say that haha

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

My sister works at a jb hi fi. When stock arrives in store I’m getting a copy early.

Huge if true

 

[RG16]

Huge if true

Inb4 poster brags on Facebook, gets linked to his sister. Sister no longer works at JB

 

[Bakesy]

Inb4 poster brags on Facebook, gets linked to his sister. Sister no longer works at JB

Yeah good luck

 

[Bakesy]

If it’s Melbourne based, JB receive stock the morning of release so you won’t haha

Will send a video just for you

 

[Yablettt]

If it’s Melbourne based, JB receive stock the morning of release so you won’t haha

Nooooooooo I’ve got a pre order was gonna hackle them on Wednesday for a broken release

 

[Bakesy]

Nooooooooo I’ve got a pre order was gonna hackle them on Wednesday for a broken release

He’s talking nonsense

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Yep, will be on Steam April 13. Not sure of exactly the time but will be at some point on that date.

Do you think we'll get the PC specs ahead of that or will we have to wait until it appears on the Steam store?

 

[PerfectFooty]

Huh?

Oh you quoted a post, but you quoted it as if it was from me when it was from mudcrab. So i got the alert, but i didn't even say what was quoted. (Not mad just find it funny)

 

[shaggy_mark]

Would love to see the thematic lighting that's used at places like Marvel, MCG and Optus Stadium now when the home team kicks a goal implemented into the game, where the stadium starts flashing the team colours with different intensity depending on the difficulty of the goal and stage of the game.

Might be a difficult one to implement but I think it would help with the immersion you'd feel within the game if done right.

 

[Xc9894]

Would love to see the thematic lighting that's used at places like Marvel, MCG and Optus Stadium now when the home team kicks a goal implemented into the game, where the stadium starts flashing the team colours with different intensity depending on the difficulty of the goal and stage of the game.

Might be a difficult one to implement but I think it would help with the immersion you'd feel within the game if done right.

Good take this, definitely for future iterations would be cool


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[JD Hawk]

Would love to see the thematic lighting that's used at places like Marvel, MCG and Optus Stadium now when the home team kicks a goal implemented into the game, where the stadium starts flashing the team colours with different intensity depending on the difficulty of the goal and stage of the game.

Might be a difficult one to implement but I think it would help with the immersion you'd feel within the game if done right.

I really hate how they do that IRL so hopefully they don't implement that into the game haha

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I doubt they will release the specs beforehand, I’ll annoy Ross and see what I can find out

Thanks man, it affects my purchasing decision as my PC is quite old these days, but was a bit of a beast when I got it, so it would be nice to have some clarity ahead of launch.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

What are your specs man? Shoot ‘em through, may be able to give you an idea whether it’ll handle it.

980ti, 16GB RAM ... Can't remember the exact processor off the top of my head. I know it doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements.

I also have a Series X so tossing up between the two platforms,.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

980ti, 16GB RAM ... Can't remember the exact processor off the top of my head. I know it doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements.

I also have a Series X so tossing up between the two platforms,.

I’m gonna end up buying two versions. For the Xbox for me to play by myself and a pc version to make content with - much easier to record

 

[FearTheBeard13]

Apologies if this was answered already but I cant recall….has it been specified why the game isnt being released on Switch? I would guess the hardware just couldnt handle the specs? Cheers.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Apologies if this was answered already but I cant recall….has it been specified why the game isnt being released on Switch? I would guess the hardware just couldnt handle the specs? Cheers.

Yeah that's exactly it. Ross mentioned it a while back.

 

[FearTheBeard13]

Yeah that's exactly it. Ross mentioned it a while back.

Legend thanks mate.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Hi all,

This thread is becoming really, really difficult to manage. Over the last ten pages we have actioned at least five reports, deleted or edited between 20-30 posts, and handed out several thread bans and official warnings/infractions. It is becoming ridiculous.

We are also fielding a great deal of moderator criticism. It might help you to know that those who support BA are criticising us for allowing complaining about the game, and those that are criticising BA are having a go at us for protecting them. Go figure.

Let me be really clear: we are not going to stop optimists from being positive, nor are we going to stop those who are critical of what they've seen so far from posting complaints. Both are entirely justified and reasonable opinions that are worthy of being shared, no matter what you think about them.

Things that aren't tolerated:

• Personal attacks against others (yes, this includes the passive-aggressive sniping we've deleted umpteen times every day)
• Repetitive posts that serve only to bait others
• Repeated complaining about what other people are posting
• Posting videos from "that" YouTuber (you know the one) just to poke fun at them
• Public mod criticism (as with anything on BF - if you have an issue, PM us

We are simply at the point where we cannot keep this thread going the way it is. This means that we are going to be very liberal with the thread ban function. If you're a repeat offender of any of the above, we'll see you in a week.

To everyone else: please help us by reporting posts that you think contravene this, and try to keep it civil. We're all eagerly awaiting seeing more of the game, whether we're ambivalent, unsure, or certain it's going to be great. Just chill out a bit and try to enjoy the thread.

Thanks.

 

[Exambolor]

I hope it's him because he can actually play sports games and has a knowledge of the sport.

I’m also inclined to trust his opinion on the game becuase he knows how to play a footy video game too.