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.

 

[imwinningagreatwall]

All i care about and will buy the game for is Pro Mode. Where is the footage of this???

And what is the Prior Opportunity holding the ball time in the game for a holding the ball decision?

 

[RU_]

All i care about and will buy the game for is Pro Mode. Where is the footage of this???

And what is the Prior Opportunity holding the ball time in the game for a holding the ball decision?

As in be a pro mode, where you create a player and build them up?

Not included in this game.

 

[brendiss]

I believe all Gather round grounds are in there with the exception of Mt Barker which will be patched in later - we had issues where we wanted to wait to see what the temporary stands would look like.

Will that be the same with Blacktown International Sportspark in Western Sydney? It will be a nice to see stadium if added, but not really a big deal if not included.

 

[JT_the_Man]

All i care about and will buy the game for is Pro Mode. Where is the footage of this???

And what is the Prior Opportunity holding the ball time in the game for a holding the ball decision?

If you mean a player career, Ross confirmed a few pages ago that it didn’t make the final cut.

 

[SammaGilberto]

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7 minutes

 

[Tacomix41]

Just over two mins till twistie puts out gameplay

 

[GoldbergsGold]

 

[BringBackTheAnchor]

 

[GoldbergsGold]

Rucking looks a lot better in this build. The goal kick timer only gives you 15 seconds?

 

[palmomagpie]

 

[palmomagpie]

There are honestly moments on this footage where I have to double check if it’s real or not. Game looks incredible

 

[SammaGilberto]

Jeez some moments look quite fluid, seems like a game where you can actually play like they do in real life.

 

[hirdylloydy1]

cant really here the sounds or commentary cause he keeps talking.....

 

[GinniAndTonic]

Is there actually any wind in this game? Hoping I’ve missed something

 

[SammaGilberto]

cant really here the sounds or commentary cause he keeps talking.....

That's sorta the point, no? he's uploading his gameplay he recorded and his thoughts on said gameplay...

 

[fancyscum]

Rucking looks a lot better in this build. The goal kick timer only gives you 15 seconds?

Can imagine people getting 30 seconds for every set shot in online play getting quite annoying, assume this was why they only went for 15

 

[Nicho50]

Looks like multiple different real life umpires been scanned to.

 

[afl2004]

Looks fantastic considering the budget

 

[RU_]

I want to know what happens with injuries - similar to FIFA in that if a player pulls a hammy, they actually pull up holding the hammy region and lose their possession?

 

[Saintsation]

Couple of things, from the gameplay seen and the overlap and spare men. This makes me excited as it depicts what football is like now

Secondly, during the breaks is there a menu that pops up to see stat leaders etc ?


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[jdoggdrool]

Looks really bloody good. I cannot wait for Thursday night.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Rucking looks a lot better in this build. The goal kick timer only gives you 15 seconds?

Agreed on the ruck.

The only bit I've watched so far. Keen to have a chance to sit down and watch it all properly.

 

[SammaGilberto]

Cutscenes are like 1000x the quality of the WW attempts. Little things matter, immersive cutscenes make the game feel a lot realer.

 

[afl2004]

Start my 10 days off on Thursday the 4th