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.

 

[Treehill23]

I see. But that could mean that they are in fact in Australia, though? They just haven't been declared yet - but from memory people with experience say it can take two weeks?

This was my first thought.
Was expecting gameplay tonight too but I guess that’s expecting a bit much for a finished game

 

[jdoggdrool]

This was my first thought.
Was expecting gameplay tonight too but I guess that’s expecting a bit much for a finished game

I've been wanting gameplay footage from people who know how to play it, in good quality, for ages now. It's not even worth asking for continually anymore. It'll come along when it comes along.

For something with a $79 tag, I'd prefer to see some quality gameplay footage before I buy. But I'd be kidding myself if I said I wasn't going to buy it anyway. I trust BigAnt will do it right, even if worst case scenario is it requires some patches.

 

[Burnsy01]

Very glad we'll have pre-season in career mode.

No, Goldberg, that doesn't mean I think we need to have training drills, blokes getting injured in the shower and Ben Cousins level benders..

Imagine having to deal with one of your players having a few Benny Cousins off seasons and the media circling like sharks as you try to bat them off...

 

[Burnsy01]

BigAntStudios is North Hobart Oval in the game? It does host AFLW.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Imagine having to deal with one of your players having a few Benny Cousins off seasons and the media circling like sharks as you try to bat them off...

 

[BigAntStudios]

Last time I'll say it, there will be a trailer and gameplay shown, there will also be access to play-sessions prior to the game releasing.

No one is buying this game without an opportunity to see it prior, any posts to the contrary are straight out whinging or BS, or both.

 

[BigAntStudios]

BigAntStudios is North Hobart Oval in the game? It does host AFLW.

I'll have to check but I think all 2022 "Season 7" AFLW stadiums are in the game.

 

[GoldbergsGold]

Imagine having to deal with one of your players having a few Benny Cousins off seasons and the media circling like sharks as you try to bat them off...

There actually exists an American Football video game that has that type of mechanic. Now, imagine that for Australian Football, lol.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

I'll have to check but I think all 2022 "Season 7" AFLW stadiums are in the game.

Hey BigAntStudios, what about my list of stadiums - will they all be in the game

 

[Etto]

I'll have to check but I think all 2022 "Season 7" AFLW stadiums are in the game.

Is there a chance we can have a sneaky picture of what Mars Stadium looks like in game ?

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Is there a chance we can have a sneaky picture of what Mars Stadium looks like in game ?

What about a sneak 1 hour gameplay video of all the stadiums involved - are you feeling it now BigAntStudios

 

[BigAntStudios]

Is there a chance we can have a sneaky picture of what Mars Stadium looks like in game ?

Got a flight and busy morning but I'll see what I can do tomorrow.

 

[BigAntStudios]

Hey BigAntStudios, what about my list of stadiums - will they all be in the game

If you'd asked about one or two stadiums then I might have checked... that was a big list.

 

[Etto]

Seeing as the VFL, WAFL and SANFL are licensed will there be stadiums for those leagues?

 

[Cubs2Lions]

IF you'd asked about one or two stadiums then I might have checked... that was a big list.

I’ll take that as a compliment from BigAntStudios

Don’t worry, I rather keep it a surprise anyways.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Last time I'll say it, there will be a trailer and gameplay shown, there will also be access to play-sessions prior to the game releasing.

No one is buying this game without an opportunity to see it prior, any posts to the contrary are straight out whinging or BS, or both.

Would we have if the game was still coming out in two days time?

 

[GoldbergsGold]

Seeing as the VFL, WAFL and SANFL are licensed will there be stadiums for those leagues?

I think Michaels went through the stadium list for the demo, and it had a lot of the reserves grounds.

 

[jdobs95]

I'll have to check but I think all 2022 "Season 7" AFLW stadiums are in the game.

I'm guessing minus North Sydney Oval? Only had the one game. However that small field would be elite to play footy on in-game.

 

[Etto]

I think Michaels went through the stadium list for the demo, and it had a lot of the reserves grounds.

Oh really, i dont think i seen that part of the stream

 

[Cubs2Lions]

I'm guessing minus North Sydney Oval? Only had the one game. However that small field would be elite to play footy on in-game.

I think North Sydney Oval will be on there, cause it was on Cricket 22 if I’m right to confirm that BigAntStudios?

 

[Etto]

I think North Sydney Oval will be on there, cause it was on Cricket 22 if I’m right to confirm BigAntStudios?

Yea but was Dobs is saying is, there was only the 1 game played there in Season 7 of AFLW last year

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Yea but was Dobs is saying is, there was only the 1 game played there in Season 7 of AFLW last year

Gotcha, well stranger things have happened so you never know what they will do.

 

[GoldbergsGold]

Oh really, i dont think i seen that part of the stream

I think I remember him skimming through some of them, and there were reserve ovals. Just have to dig through the video to find that part.

 

[Michaels]

I think Michaels went through the stadium list for the demo, and it had a lot of the reserves grounds.

Yeah there was a list that had 'main stadiums' and a secondary tab that had 'other stadiums'

 

[Etto]

I think I remember him skimming through some of them, and there were reserve ovals. Just have to dig through the video to find that part.

Could only find the AFL stadiums list and "All Stadiums"