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.

 

[jdoggdrool]

can't wait for tomorrow when i never have to open this thread ever again!

It's a stain on the underpants of humanity, that's for sure.

 

[JNT BA]

Sorry if i missed it but what’s on the 12th JNT BA

This is actually a really good question. Something completely unrelated that I'm excited about since I play our games every day.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

If there is no Ryan Crowley

Ryan Crowley

Age

40

Ht

188cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.4

4star

K

7.7

3star

HB

6.7

4star

M

3.2

3star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

13.8

4star

K

5.4

2star

HB

8.4

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

6.4

5star

CL

1.4

4star

in this game at some point I will be trading it in for Evo 2

 

[BigAntStudios]

If I buy it on PS4 instead of my Xbox series x is there much of a difference in the two.

Tossing up wether to buy or just wait?


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I asked earlier
Ross said the difference isn’t huge, hence why crossplay is available

Edit: I’ll be doing the same

Apologies, I thought you meant from a Dev point of view.

The PS4 version has a lesser resolution and frame rate than the XBox Series X or PS5.

 

[Browny977]

Wait, looking closer that’s AAMI Park

Hill in the background bro you might need to go to spec savers

 

[chenny420]

Apologies, I thought you meant from a Dev point of view.

The PS4 version has a lesser resolution and frame rate than the XBox Series X or PS5.

so xbox is still coming eventually

 

[jdobs95]

Hill in the background bro you might need to go to spec savers

Very dark champion couldn’t tell at first glimpse

 

[MadMundy]

If there is no Ryan Crowley in this game at some point I will be trading it in for Evo 2

Ryan Crowley?????

No Jack Anthony no buy.

 

[Rowdoss]

You made a BigFooty acc to post this?

I kinda respect it..

 

[Cummdog3000]

Apologies, I thought you meant from a Dev point of view.

The PS4 version has a lesser resolution and frame rate than the XBox Series X or PS5.

Oo care to share any specs? If so I will need somebody on here to translate into dumb ass (that’s me)

 

[Supercheapgiants]

My one question for everyone:

What will your first game be like? Which teams? What ground? etc.

Personally I'm gonna go with GWS and Sydney at Giants Stadium

 

[jc12]

Club songs sequence looks perfect, although sadly we'll have to wait for the next game to get the Pies' new tradition with their club song in

Team Song: Collingwood

Watch the Magpies celebrate their round 23 win

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

If this game doesn't include a Gatorade shower for the team song for first gamers I'm going to snap my disc

 

[Pickitt]

My one question for everyone:

What will your first game be like? Which teams? What ground? etc.

Personally I'm gonna go with GWS and Sydney at Giants Stadium

Melbourne vs Big Ant Dev Team at the MCG

 

[Cummdog3000]

My one question for everyone:

What will your first game be like? Which teams? What ground? etc.

Personally I'm gonna go with GWS and Sydney at Giants Stadium

Hawks vs u12s squad I make in the academy. easiest difficulty

 

[andy_c91]

My one question for everyone:

What will your first game be like? Which teams? What ground? etc.

Personally I'm gonna go with GWS and Sydney at Giants Stadium

Geelong vs Sydney gf replay at the MCG

And then Geelong aflw vs Carlton aflw at gmhba, cause why not.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

My one question for everyone:

What will your first game be like? Which teams? What ground? etc.

Personally I'm gonna go with GWS and Sydney at Giants Stadium

Richmond vs probably Geelong at Punt Road

 

[Cryptic56]

My one question for everyone:

What will your first game be like? Which teams? What ground? etc.

Personally I'm gonna go with GWS and Sydney at Giants Stadium

Depends if SANFL teams are playable in the game. Which unless im mistaken still hasnt been answered despite numerous questions. BigAntStudios JNT BA Care to provide some clarity?

 

[mikeyyy35]

Ross or JNT how big is the game going to be to install? 50GB?


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[Flagmantle Pod]

Wishlist looking elite

 

[Exambolor]

My one question for everyone:

What will your first game be like? Which teams? What ground? etc.

Personally I'm gonna go with GWS and Sydney at Giants Stadium

Pies v Cats at the G then I’ll do a Pies AFLW v Blues AFLW at Vic Park purely becuase they always play at IKON

 

[George]

If Ross gets the steam release to 12am I will give him sexual favours

Steam release indeed

 

[Sub7ekjr]

Ryan Crowley?????

No Jack Anthony no buy.

Nick Suban or no buy

Actually I'd settle for Kepler

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

so xbox is still coming eventually

It DOES exist!!!!

 

[tastiger]

This is actually a really good question. Something completely unrelated that I'm excited about since I play our games every day.
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Can't wait to play this

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[crazyeight]

When should PS users be expecting texts from JB to pick up? or can i just show at 9 in the morning and grab it?