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.

 

[BigAntStudios]

I’m guessing he must have confused the Xbox copies with another game then.

Not so sure you should publicly name the store, your friend may end up with some explaining to do, and perhaps their job at risk. Not because of us, but because I doubt JB will be cool with it.

 

[cottoneyeYeo]

Ross has already said on here that if they can release it earlier, they will

let's bloody hope they do

 

[BigAntStudios]

Have you got a time frame for when the Xbox copies are supposedly arriving at retailers then?

We are forecasting one week prior to 4 May 2023, or before.

 

[Freo16]

It seems this is a recurring issue for Xbox/Microsoft, I reckon any game should just be released as originally intended and if a platform hasn’t got their stock there in time, that’s too bad for them.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

If they could replicate this type of struggle for the ball from the dying minutes of this final, the wait would be worth it.

I will never not watch that video anytime someone posts it. If BigAntStudios can somehow recreate that type of desperation in an AFL game, I'd immediately go and buy a Playstation and pick up the game.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

It seems this is a recurring issue for Xbox/Microsoft, I reckon any game should just be released as originally intended and if a platform hasn’t got their stock there in time, that’s too bad for them.

Yeah good point It’s almost like Xbox should be the ones out of pocket

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

A lot of people that I have spoken to agree and have just stated that they would buy on PC instead.

And in many instances when the Xbox game came out they would buy it for that as well. I know I would.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

A lot of people that I have spoken to agree and have just stated that they would buy on PC instead.

With no standalone academy this might happen anyway.

 

[Freo16]

A lot of people that I have spoken to agree and have just stated that they would buy on PC instead.

Yep, the way I see it, Xbox have screwed up and everyone has to wait because of them ?

They’ve done this multiple times and they aren’t being penalised and in this case, Big Ant have to cop the heat while Xbox get away free

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Yep, the way I see it, Xbox have screwed up and everyone has to wait because of them ?

They’ve done this multiple times and they aren’t being penalised and in this case, Big Ant have to cop the heat while Xbox get away free

Yeah in protest no one buy the Xbox copy

 

[Cummdog3000]

JNT BA BigAntStudios any update on if the creators will be able restricted on what they’re able to show in the next look at the game?
EDIT: I assume star team will not be included as you’re still dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s

In other news how average are the crows making the dockers look, wowie

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

In other news how average are the crows making the dockers look, wowie

Flagmantle

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

JNT BA in this situation why aren’t Microsoft/Xbox the ones held accountable?

Why do you guys have to change plans and pick up the pieces?

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I imagine trying to hold Microsoft accountable would be like Homer trying to hold Moe accountable:

 

[PerfectFooty]

JNT BA in this situation why aren’t Microsoft/Xbox the ones held accountable?

Why do you guys have to change plans and pick up the pieces?

Big Company, don't care. But try complaining to them instead

 

[BigAntStudios]

JNT BA BigAntStudios any update on if the creators will be able restricted on what they’re able to show in the next look at the game?
EDIT: I assume star team will not be included as you’re still dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s

In other news how average are the crows making the dockers look, wowie

No restrictions other than Star Team as that will have its own reveals.

 

[StoneyHawk]

Trying to decide whether I buy EA Sports PGA Tour and I am watching a lot of videos and reading a lot of reviews. I love the idea of “heartbeat moments” within an AFL game. I know someone mentioned it earlier with regards to 2k NBA and shooting hot streaks…I think this would be amazing in AFL.

 

[FearTheBeard13]

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Listening to Underwood’s commentary for the Crows/Dockers game and realising her commentary style would actually really suit and be of benefit to a video game.

 

[Gameova_]

BigAntStudios

Give me the game for free brah

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Something I read in an article about BAS new office opening in Adelaide. The article mentioned AFL23 in gather round would showcase what Adelaide has to offer. Will be interesting to see how that plays out next week.

 

[BigAntStudios]

Hey Ross will Ed Langdon have the long sleeve rolled up look? And will mason cox have the glasses? Cheers mate sorry about the delay

A brief glimpse of Mason from a video made in the game circa August last year. Hopefully that makes it a slightly "lovelier day on the internet".

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[GOTHELIONS16]

A brief glimpse of Mason from a video made in the game circa August last year. Hopefully that makes it a slightly "lovelier day on the internet".

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Quaynor’s movement with the hands is so, so, so lifelike!!!

Dare I say it, it looks FIFA QUALITY

 

[Gameova_]

Quaynor’s movement with the hands is so, so, so lifelike!!!

Dare I say it, it looks FIFA QUALITY

Looks like a glitch tbh

 

[GoldbergsGold]

A brief glimpse of Mason from a video made in the game circa August last year. Hopefully that makes it a slightly "lovelier day on the internet".

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