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.

 

[bdawwg1021]

It's because Big Ant aren't allowing preorders on the digital stores.

Sony and Microsoft aren't allowing digital preorders due to no preorder bonus.

 

[tastiger]

Pity Lockett isn't a legend... After the 94 trade debacle, I would have been able to finally get him to the tigs

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[Larry_Johnson]

Gonna be a late one.

 

[jdoggdrool]

Why is every single thing about this game a mystery? What time is the friggen content coming out? What a circus.

 

[SammaGilberto]

Why is every single thing about this game a mystery? What time is the friggen content coming out? What a circus.

I won't believe it's a real game until I'm missing gettable goals with Harry McKay.

 

[dwwaino]

If anything happens can it please not be when I'm trying to play Jedi Survivor.

 

[Coxy_]

Why is every single thing about this game a mystery? What time is the friggen content coming out? What a circus.

Careful, you’re almost whinging

 

[Coxy_]

If anything happens can it please not be when I'm trying to play Jedi Survivor.

You deserve to miss out on it if you’re busy playing with lightsabers

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Why is every single thing about this game a mystery? What time is the friggen content coming out? What a circus.

NO ROADMAPS!!!

(Because there might be a delay)

 

[JohnHinckleyJr]

hows the gameplay

 

[tastiger]

Why is every single thing about this game a mystery? What time is the friggen content coming out? What a circus.

Honestly I think it is to build the anticipation and excitement. Gameplay videos never look that good really, compared to having a controller in your hand and playing the thing for yourself, Just my 2c.

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[Pickitt]

 

[Larry_Johnson]

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[Xtreme]

Why is every single thing about this game a mystery? What time is the friggen content coming out? What a circus.

Building hype, while pissing off the target audience = win win

 

[palmomagpie]

I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure it was said the game will be out on the online stores corresponding with a London midnight release (9AM for us Vics) by either Ross or another user on here I’ve forgotten. I dont see many people getting on it prior to say 9.30 the morning of the 4th but hopefully I’m wrong! I’ll be picking it up after work that night, anyhow.

Ross said that about a month ago when people were asking when the game would be on PSN etc. if it didn’t end up being available for pre-order. Might be different now that it’s on the store but yeah - either midnight or midnight in UK

 

[AnAussieWancker]

NO ROADMAPS!!!

(Because there might be a delay)

well no if there was going to be another delay it would have been announced yesterday

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

well no if there was going to be another delay it would have been announced yesterday

Someone asked Ross earlier if we could at least have some sort of roadmap as to when content would drop in the lead up to release, and he said no because there might be delays that throw said roadmap out.

Seems like they're sticking to that plan.

 

[AnAussieWancker]

Someone asked Ross earlier if we could at least have some sort of roadmap as to when content would drop in the lead up to release, and he said no because there might be delays that throw said roadmap out.

Seems like they're sticking to that plan.

when was this asked was it before yesterday if so maybe best to ask again due to things possibly changing

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

when was this asked was it before yesterday if so maybe best to ask again due to things possibly changing

Someone else will have to on my behalf, but I doubt the plan will have changed given the complete silence from the boys and girls at Big Ant.

 

[StoneyHawk]

Why is every single thing about this game a mystery? What time is the friggen content coming out? What a circus.

Careful, you’re almost whinging

Almost....?

 

[jdoggdrool]

Almost....?

Not whinging, just expressing disbelief at the fact that everyone involved in disseminating information about this game chooses to do it via the bizarre method of cryptic messages.

I think we'd all be just as excited, and of course far less speculative, if they just said "content drops at 7pm Friday night".

In the end, none of this matters, of course. Keen as to see some gameplay, finally.

 

[StoneyHawk]

If anything happens can it please not be when I'm trying to play Jedi Survivor.

Miss out on game play you will!

 

[DasItMayne]

Where is it!?

 

[hawk699]

Not whinging, just expressing disbelief at the fact that everyone involved in disseminating information about this game chooses to do it via the bizarre method of cryptic messages.

I think we'd all be just as excited, and of course far less speculative, if they just said "content drops at 7pm Friday night".

In the end, none of this matters, of course. Keen as to see some gameplay, finally.

Yeah I get what you mean it is a little annoying but not much we can do as it’s up2 the game company

 

[Freo16]

I think it’s pretty clear…

• Micheals content will drop at midnight (probably to coincide with his stream)
• Caden McDonalds content will drop at some point today (I’d say probably before the footy and long before midnight)