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.

 

[boncer34]

It's cheaper. By $20. I can also sell the game or do whatever I want with it.

On Xbox anyway my disc based games update without the disc in. Same with Steam when PC still had retail discs but Steam installers, so not sure what you mean there.

I also like having a physical collection on my shelf.

I also have Game Pass so I go both ways but the appeal of physical will always be there.

30 dollars cheaper is one reason. Auto updates happen with or without disc.

Is it $20 or $30?

Sort. It. Out.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

As an Xbox user who has scheduled Thursday off work, I bloody hope the digital gets the green light even without the physical copies

 

[hawk699]

As an Xbox user who has scheduled Thursday off work, I bloody hope the digital gets the green light even without the physical copies

Hope so for ur sake you’re going though enough with ur team

 

[Gameova_]

WWE 2k22 is $109 on the PS store.


It's been $30 for months at stores like JB and big W.

But WhY NoT DIgItAL

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Is it $20 or $30?

Sort. It. Out.

I think Quivorir is quoting the second hand price

 

[Spirit Level]

Hope so for ur sake you’re going though enough with ur team

Glass houses

 

[eshayladhams]

As an Xbox user who has scheduled Thursday off work, I bloody hope the digital gets the green light even without the physical copies

Same here. This week has already gone so flipping slow cuz of the anticipation for the game. Would be heartbreaking if the game is delayed. Surely they can at least give those who pre-ordered physical copy for xbox a code to use to redeem it on the console?? Feels like I've been waiting ages for this game omg

 

[freoman10]

Only reason I'm considering a disc for this game is because I have a JB voucher.

Okay here’s what you must do, cancel your pre order, use the jb hifi voucher on a Xbox gift card and buy the game that way digitally.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Digital for MP, Physical for SP is what I do


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[Ambrose Burnside]

Same here. This week has already gone so *ing slow cuz of the anticipation for the game. Would be heartbreaking if the game is delayed. Surely they can at least give those who pre-ordered physical copy for xbox a code to use to redeem it on the console?? Feels like I've been waiting ages for this game omg

If they did that I'd cancel my physical pre-order the second I activate the code

 

[magpienato]

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.

I can't believe I have to say this but just because you're passionate about something doesn't mean that thing is automatically of top quality. It sure is great that you are, don't get me wrong, but what we are talking about here is the actual execution of a video game, not whether your head is in it or not. And in that regard I don't separate AFL23 from any other video game product as should everyone else because if we all hold this game up to a greater standard through constant feedback then everyone wins - we the consumer get the best possible product, BigAntStudios get the financial benefit and appraisal they deserve etc.

There are plenty of other places that sell bananas

 

[TheHumanShoe]

Why do people even buy the disk version. Genuinely curious. You risk damage, need to leave your house, no auto updates unless disk is in, can’t game-share, can’t play on multiple consoles. And don’t say disks are important for success, Fortnite is the biggest game of the last 10 years and was entirely online disk free.

Because it's cheaper and games go on sale more often.

I don't want to have to pay 125 dollars every time I want to play a game at launch

 

[eshayladhams]

Okay here’s what you must do, cancel your pre order, use the jb hifi voucher on a Xbox gift card and buy the game that way digitally.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Well, that's if they don't also do something stupid with the game on xbox. Can't even see it on the store yet.

 

[Pickitt]

Sure this has been answered before but if all goes ahead as planned does it release at 12am AEST?

 

[tastiger]

Is it $20 or $30?

Sort. It. Out.

20, 30 sounds better though

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[jdoggdrool]

Michaels - we need that AI v AI gameplay footage about now. This conversation re: potential delays is ridiculous and going nowhere.

 

[BigAntStudios]

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.

 

[Quivorir]

I think Quivorir is quoting the second hand price

Haha. No just a simple error. I was basing off the new next gen price of $110. I had forgotten Ross had said 100 til I went looking for it.

 

[tastiger]

WWE 2k22 is $109 on the PS store.


It's been $30 for months at stores like JB and big W.

But WhY NoT DIgItAL

Digital games go dirt cheap too when on sale

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[JT_the_Man]

Okay here’s what you must do, cancel your pre order, use the jb hifi voucher on a Xbox gift card and buy the game that way digitally.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Well that would be awkward since I have a PlayStation.

I see what you're getting at but it is still $20 cheaper for the disc.

 

[eshayladhams]

Sure this has been answered before but if all goes ahead as planned does it release at 12am AEST?

IF all goes ahead as planned, 12:01AM AEST release.

 

[Gameova_]

Digital games go dirt cheap too when on sale

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

On sale.

WWE 2k22 has been on sale for months.

How long do digital games go on sale? 48 hours?

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

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.

So no digital Xbox release on Thursday?

 

[Nicho50]

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.

Does that mean issues with Xbox digital? Bit rough on Xbox users to release the game on other platforms and not at the same time.... Mind you I will be away overseas so it doesn't bother me personally but it was suggested some time back that you couldn't release one before the other?

 

[freoman10]

Surely it’s not hard to get the digital game up, should be zero problems with that.