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.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Y'all have no idea how careful I have to be when I do these shots from the launch party, I hope you all know that. Of course, I will avoid things that I know were updated since that build. How about the coin toss? I know it was mentioned in one of the articles but how the coin toss works are my favorite so far.View attachment 1650387

I look forward to the King Charles DLC pack.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Y'all have no idea how careful I have to be when I do these shots from the launch party, I hope you all know that. Of course, I will avoid things that I know were updated since that build. How about the coin toss? I know it was mentioned in one of the articles but how the coin toss works are my favorite so far.View attachment 1650387

 

[Quivorir]

How about some shit we actually wanna see?

 

[Ramalam Adingdong]

Y'all have no idea how careful I have to be when I do these shots from the launch party, I hope you all know that. Of course, I will avoid things that I know were updated since that build. How about the coin toss? I know it was mentioned in one of the articles but how the coin toss works are my favorite so far.View attachment 1650387

Surely Ross put up the idea to have his face on the coin rather than Lizzy?

 

[AnAussieWancker]

Y'all have no idea how careful I have to be when I do these shots from the launch party, I hope you all know that. Of course, I will avoid things that I know were updated since that build. How about the coin toss? I know it was mentioned in one of the articles but how the coin toss works are my favorite so far.View attachment 1650387

why do you have to be very careful hmmmmm? an explanation will help our understanding alot more hehe

 

[FearTheBeard13]

For what its worth, I just got a text from JB saying my pre-order will be ready to collect on the 13th. Hope that puts all doubts of a delay to sleep

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Y'all have no idea how careful I have to be when I do these shots from the launch party, I hope you all know that. Of course, I will avoid things that I know were updated since that build. How about the coin toss? I know it was mentioned in one of the articles but how the coin toss works are my favorite so far.View attachment 1650387

Cheaped out on this shot, couldn’t afford the $2 coin?

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

I wonder if that’s eluding to them already having copies in their possession

Surely not a week out

 

[BallaratBulldog]

How about some s**t we actually wanna see?

Ah, your more of a tails guy then heads. Fair enough. Tails never fails.

 

[Freo16]

Y'all have no idea how careful I have to be when I do these shots from the launch party, I hope you all know that. Of course, I will avoid things that I know were updated since that build. How about the coin toss? I know it was mentioned in one of the articles but how the coin toss works are my favorite so far.View attachment 1650387

They’re just mocking us at this point

My prediction… we won’t see anything substantial until Wednesday next week

 

[StoneyHawk]

Y'all have no idea how careful I have to be when I do these shots from the launch party, I hope you all know that. Of course, I will avoid things that I know were updated since that build. How about the coin toss? I know it was mentioned in one of the articles but how the coin toss works are my favorite so far.View attachment 1650387

JNT BA is there any specific reason behind the use of the "Donation Dollar" version of the $1 coin?

 

[Yablettt]

Guys he is releasing stuff in Gameday order each day. Teams run out first two days, coin toss today, gameplay/match tomorrow

 

[mickelboy182]

I wonder if that’s eluding to them already having copies in their possession

Information on this game has been pretty elusive...

 

[Bakesy]

Very unlikely, however, it has happened before.

Impossible. You said JB only receive copies morning of the release

 

[FearTheBeard13]

Which JB store man?

Greensborough

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Guys he is releasing stuff in Gameday order each day. Teams run out first two days, coin toss today, gameplay/match tomorrow

I don’t think it’s been that well thought through but then again huge if true

 

[T2B_]

I got the same from JB, and I'm in Tas. Here's hoping...

 

[T2B_]

How about some s**t we actually wanna see?

Speak for yourself, mate. I've been aching for a coin toss simulator. Surprisingly, one of the few sims that Steam DOESN'T have.

 

[FearTheBeard13]

It’s happened with EB being a week out. There’s been several games that they have had before hand.
For my 8 years being a part of the gaming sector, JB Melbourne to Melbourne based received morning of deliveries, however, other states may be different, I can’t comment on that.

The only reason I would think its possible is that this being an Aussie made game would expedite the process of shipping then coordinating the games to the stores from an International supplier. I worked at Good Guys when GTA V came out and we had that about 2-3 days before release and around the same time we had AFL Trash 2 (smaller amount obviously) at store closer to a week out from memory.

 

[Dez!]

Agreed. Was hoping this would have changed by now. Shits me knowing a game is gold, ready to play, available to download, but I have to wait 4 days to play it because someone decided games need to release on a Thursday. Just release it when its ready .

Christ almighty Quiv a few days isn't going to kill you.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Yeah that’s a good point! I might see what else I can find out, might give the stores a call and see if they are willing to divulge some information haha.

Keep us posted. I’m still holding out to for the digital version but if the game breaks early I’ll put my life on hold to go get that disc

 

[Cubs2Lions]

I look forward to the King Charles DLC pack.

Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle be playable players as well in the DLC pack, or will it be “real” royals only

 

[Nicho50]

This thread is a complete shit show full of crazy posts. The lack of information hasn’t helped that it’s just added more fuel to the fire.

It would have been nice to have a bit more information about some of the features so people could discuss it like a normal game release instead this place is filled up with talk about whether a store as the game or not yet etc.

At least on planet cricket people can discuss what they like or expect in the game going forward given the prior history but there’s generally good discussion and ideas on ways to play the game or ideas to make it more enjoyable whether that’s sliders , community creations etc.

I guess here there is very little known about the game modes and what you can and can’t do or any information on the community creation aspect.

 

[Quivorir]

Christ almighty Quiv a few days isn't going to kill you.

That comment wasn't about this game specifically. More gaming in general. If the game is ready, just release it imo. In fact this is what could make the price difference between digital and physical worth it. You buy digitally, you pay more but you get the game as soon as its ready. Physical you can wait for the release date.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

This thread is a complete s**t show full of crazy posts. The lack of information hasn’t helped that it’s just added more fuel to the fire.

It would have been nice to have a bit more information about some of the features so people could discuss it like a normal game release instead this place is filled up with talk about whether a store as the game or not yet etc.

Agreed. There hasn’t been new stuff to discuss for ages now, and I’m losing my marbles