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.

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Start warming up boys, get ya cheesy snacks & horrible energy drinks ready, almost time to aggravate that carpal tunnel


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[St 07]

I bought a PS5.

I’m now extra sad because I didn’t play hogwarts for a month as I was going to get it and this game on my old Xbox when they both released.

I could have been a Wizard a month ago!

On the contrary, can experience both games in 4K. That’s exciting!

Wait until the whole game including commentary is accidentally released in French

 

[George]

s**t is just getting petty now.

No YOU'RE getting petty!!1

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Far out this shot is beautiful. The realism on this as well as the surrounds, you gotta love it. Beats those vague recreations of the VFL grounds WW had that also weren't touched between Live 2 and Evo 2, not that it's a high bar but still.

Those the famous Punt road mountains in the back?!


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[George]

Genuinely though, cut it out.

I don't care if you're pro Big Ant or anti Big Ant or just have strong opinions on ants in general.

Whine about what other people are posting or post personal attacks and you're gawwwwwwwwwn.

PS: also mod abuse because it's in site rules and we're better than you

Can small ants be discussed?

 

[andy_c91]

There are some seriously hysterical people in this thread!

Sometimes I feel like having a stroke and click on ‘show ignored content’………immediate regret………

 

[Oliver G]

Those the famous Punt road mountains in the back?!


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I often confuse AAMI Park with mountains.

 

[jdoggdrool]

Wait until the whole game including commentary is accidentally released in French

Oh, mon Dieu!

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

The surrounds may not be accurate but praise Jebus they're not the flat green polygon the Evo 2 boys and girls thought we wanted to see in the pre-game intro.

Optus Stadium is in a wonderful location on the Swan River surrounded by parkland etc and I want to puke every time I see what they've done to the surrounds in Evo 2.

Less than a minor issue I know, but it still grates

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Can small ants be discussed?

 

[Macka1203]

is anyone streaming tonight when it drops?
my copy won't come until the weekend and I need my fix

 

[BigAntStudios]

Any update on the French release being changed Ross?


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Very doubtful we can get it changed.

Steam looks promising.

 

[Treehill23]

is anyone streaming tonight when it drops?
my copy won't come until the weekend and I need my fix

I hate to be the guy to tell ya…

 

[thedavemiester]

Very doubtful we can get it changed.

Steam looks promising.

Can you officially tell us if anyone with an xbox will get to play in the next 24 hours? So far all we have is a generic message from retailers.

 

[Selim]

is anyone streaming tonight when it drops?
my copy won't come until the weekend and I need my fix

If it downloads quick enough I’ll give it a stream

 

[Treehill23]

If it downloads quick enough I’ll give it a stream

You poor souls. I’m here for ya when you need

 

[mikeyyy35]

Very doubtful we can get it changed.

Steam looks promising.

8:01am tomorrow morning for the PS version then bois


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[Kickpuncher]

Very doubtful we can get it changed.

Steam looks promising.

Oh cool so this is going to be me at work tomorrow

 

[Selim]

This Australian made game, made for Australian consumers is not launching at midnight Australian time. The game wont be able to be streamed tonight. 8:01am tomorrow it releases.

Is it not coming out at midnight for steam?

 

[George]

Start warming up boys, get ya cheesy snacks & horrible energy drinks ready, almost time to aggravate that carpal tunnel


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Made me laugh more than it should've. Very good

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Oh cool so this is going to be me at work tomorrow

More Simpsons brilliance

 

[Quivorir]

Is it not coming out at midnight for steam?

Only a vague answer to go by. Maybe.

 

[new0066]

It contradicts the comment about saying there would be no delays regardless of how many copies were available.

And there isn’t any delays to the game, it’s being released on the 4th like planned. Xbox version is delayed and there is probably a clause where both digital & physics copies need to be available together and 1 can’t be released before the other etc

 

[St 07]

And there isn’t any delays to the game, it’s being released on the 4th like planned. Xbox version is delayed and there is probably a clause where both digital & physics copies need to be available together and 1 can’t be released before the other etc

 

[new0066]

my xbox version just come in the mail lol! cool little suprise after work.. hope it work’s tomorrow

Any proof?