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]

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It ain’t coming anytime soon brother
He’ll only be able to play it at the same time as us

 

[BigAntStudios]

also the fact that he just threatened a DMCA takedown a video from a channel with <700 subscribers despite it falling entirely under fair use

If he makes a video of the game then it can 100% be pulled via a DMCA, examples everywhere of it occurring. He's made threats of violence against people, he's had restraining orders, I don't care how many subscribers he has, some things shouldn't be published.

 

[T2B_]

You also don’t get the CEO of other gaming companies actively insulting their audience

To be fair some of that audience probably deserve it.

 

[Treehill23]

If he makes a video of the game then it can 100% be pulled via a DMCA, examples everywhere of it occurring. He's made threats of violence against people, he's had restraining orders, I don't care how many subscribers he has, some things shouldn't be published.

Why not just ignore him ?
He’s clearly not doing you any harm and he’s obviously got some form of disability

 

[jdobs95]

Why not just ignore him ?
He’s clearly not doing you any harm and he’s obviously got some form of disability

Maybe mum and dad should be monitoring what he posts online then. Disability or not, the threats are very concerning. I don’t blame Ross for wanting to take action.

 

[Big Bad Barto]

If he makes a video of the game then it can 100% be pulled via a DMCA, examples everywhere of it occurring. He's made threats of violence against people, he's had restraining orders, I don't care how many subscribers he has, some things shouldn't be published.

Agreed. Unfortunately the person you are referring to posts these sorts of things on a regular basis. He doesn't deserve to be apart of our sport and if you go through with the DMCA then I wish you guys all the best. It's about time he learned his online actions have IRL consequences

 

[mikeyyy35]

I can’t believe what I’m reading over a video game some of you need to get a grip and realise y’all losing your minds over a video game that’s not even real life lmao. I get it can be annoying that they aren’t hyping it up with content before release but y’all need to chill


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[Wettoast11]

You guys must be unemployed to have the free time to be causing chaos on here all day.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

You guys must be unemployed to have the free time to be causing chaos on here all day.

ICT work has some benefits.

 

[pattymalone00]

Don’t know if I want May 4 to come for the game to come out or so hopefully this thread starts to chill

Also BigAntStudios for stadiums like marvel and Optus that have coloured led lights on the roof (in team colours) will that feature in the game, would also be cool if it had light shows in stadiums like the real grounds

 

[Etto]

Mind you the YouTuber in conversation right now made a threat online for an AFL player to unalive themselves while streaming on a public platform.

 

[StoneyHawk]

If this is marketing, they need to have a good look at how they go about it for their other games if the plan is the same.

Barely anyone outside of this forum would know the game exists. The people who do know about it are screaming for some semblance of gameplay footage to justify their $80+ pre-order investment and it's fallen on deaf ears for months on end.

To be brutally honest, it's making a company that has, to this date, been quite professional, look very amateur.

“Barely anyone outside this forum would know the game exists” vs record pre sales….hmmm…who to believe?

 

[StoneyHawk]

not everyone has tons of money so ppl need time to figure out if something that is $80- $100 worth it.

well that’s your issue and absolutely no obligation of BigAntStudios

 

[ESSENDON INSIDER]

well that’s your issue and absolutely no obligation of BigAntStudios

that’s actually not my issue i got money. just tryna be inclusive

 

[StoneyHawk]

BTW For the "there's been no marketing crowd" - things like this have been in-store and on shelves at EB & JB, they cost hundreds of thousands.

As stated before, we'll be saving the main campaign for when people can actually purchase the game.

oh come on Ross BigAntStudios ….for people on here to see that it would involve them getting up off their a#$ and doing something constructive, rather than taking pot shots as keyboard warriors…asking a bit much!

 

[Treehill23]

oh come on Ross BigAntStudios ….for people on here to see that it would involve them getting up off their a#$ and doing something constructive, rather than taking pot shots as keyboard warriors…asking a bit much!

Speaking of

 

[St 07]

You guys must be unemployed to have the free time to be causing chaos on here all day.

Some of us are professional AFL live streamers thankyou

 

[chenny420]

Don’t know if I want May 4 to come for the game to come out or so hopefully this thread starts to chill

Also BigAntStudios for stadiums like marvel and Optus that have coloured led lights on the roof (in team colours) will that feature in the game, would also be cool if it had light shows in stadiums like the real grounds

Someone asked this a while back, I’m 99% sure the answer was no, but they are considering it for future games

 

[StoneyHawk]

You also don’t get the CEO of other gaming companies actively insulting their audience

yeah…not as if he hasn’t been baited by a heap for demanding children at all….bad Ross BigAntStudios

 

[caloschwaby]

If he makes a video of the game then it can 100% be pulled via a DMCA, examples everywhere of it occurring. He's made threats of violence against people, he's had restraining orders, I don't care how many subscribers he has, some things shouldn't be published.

But a review video (presumably) critiquing AFL23 doesn't come under fair use? As shitty as this dude is, he'll probably just be emboldened by this attention from BA.

 

[Dez!]

I'm going to thumbs down react to so many posts in here, that'll show people.

 

[crowsflag2030]

Hi all, first time poster here. I’ve been watching the thread closely over the past few weeks and I’ve seen a couple questions regarding the realism of crowd numbers. From the screenshots and footage I’ve seen so far, the stadiums seem to be completely full, with no or very few spare seats to be seen. I’m wondering if crowd numbers can fluctuate depending on the teams playing in the fixture or how a team is performing in manager career mode etc?

I feel as though this would add just slightly more realism into the game, but understand it might be difficult to implement with outside restrictions from the clubs/afl.

This might have been answered but I really can’t seem to find anything. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[caloschwaby]

Can we just have a Top 8 online playoff bracket when May 4th finally rolls around to blow off some steam? The shit talking in this lobby would be legendary

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

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Can we just have a Top 8 online playoff bracket when May 4th finally rolls around to blow off some steam?

I've already been paired off against old mate Churfmeister. They don't have a thumbs down ladder, but you'll find him at the top of that one

The lobby would be hilarious, but poor old Ross would assume everyone is on mute.

 

[Treehill23]

I've already been paired off against old mate Churfmeister. They don't have a thumbs down ladder, but you'll find him at the top of that one

The lobby would be hilarious, but poor old Ross would assume everyone is on mute.

I think he’s forgotten about this forum
What a lucky guy