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.

 

[Etto]

This was just posted by Ross on Twitter and then deleted….

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

If the game was unplayable (I don't know if it was or not), then there's probably a good reason why it was held up at the approvals stage.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

This was just posted by Ross on Twitter and then deleted….View attachment 1618593

Haha sounds like a private message that was accidentally published publicly.

 

[SammaGilberto]

This was just posted by Ross on Twitter and then deleted….

nice

 

[Nicho50]

If the game was unplayable (I don't know if it was or not), then there's probably a good reason why it was held up at the approvals stage.

The game was playable on PS5 , it was just some kind of certification approval that was out of their hands for the Xbox. It was annoying that you purchase a game on pre order and don't receive it for another 4-6 weeks I think it was but honestly the stuff that was directed at him was shocking.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

The game was playable on PS5 , it was just some kind of certification approval that was out of their hands for the Xbox. It was annoying that you purchase a game on pre order and don't receive it for another 4-6 weeks I think it was but honestly the stuff that was directed at him was shocking.

Some of the stuff you hear about is insane, death threats and doxxing and whatever else. I don't have Twitter or anything like that so have no first hand experience of what it's like, just what I've read about, but people are insane.

 

[Quivorir]

North joining in on the action now. "It won't be long"

 

[jdoggdrool]

nice

nice

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

North joining in on the action now. "It won't be long"

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Luke McDonald might just be the least marketable player in the AFL

 

[BigAntStudios]

Some of the stuff you hear about is insane, death threats and doxxing and whatever else. I don't have Twitter or anything like that so have no first hand experience of what it's like, just what I've read about, but people are insane.

People are indeed insane. I've received some shockers, but on balance, I can cop it because I love the passion that others that are more reasonably respectful have. Mostly people just want a good game, being able to provide some entertainment and escape for people is really, really rewarding.

 

[BigAntStudios]

North joining in on the action now. "It won't be long"

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That is really good!

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Club specific covers would be so cool.

 

[Lesnish]

That is really good!

Other than getting Clarko, we don't get much as north supporters.

Surley as a gesture of good will, you can make this happen for us Ross?

On SM-S901E using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[SugarShane]

People are indeed insane. I've received some shockers, but on balance, I can cop it because I love the passion that others that are more reasonably respectful have. Mostly people just want a good game, being able to provide some entertainment and escape for people is really, really rewarding.

If Josh Kennedy kicks a goal to win the Grand Final over me, you best believe you'll be receiving an irate voicemail.

 

[jdoggdrool]

being able to provide some entertainment and escape for people is really, really rewarding.

You can rest assured you've provided that. I don't even want to know the amount of hours I sunk into AFL Live and Cricket 19.

 

[GoldbergsGold]

People are indeed insane. I've received some shockers, but on balance, I can cop it because I love the passion that others that are more reasonably respectful have. Mostly people just want a good game, being able to provide some entertainment and escape for people is really, really rewarding.

"Mr Ant, you just can't compete with Cricket 08 made by Mr EA. Can you please get in touch with Mr EA and tell him to make the next cricket game?"

 

[jdobs95]

You can rest assured you've provided that. I don't even want to know the amount of hours I sunk into AFL Live and Cricket 19.

Absolutely agree. I have had so much fun playing their games over the years and I’m so excited for AFL 23. Not to mention Ross has always been sensational with myself and the community! I miss the corporate box though!

 

[Tbonefreo]

Luke McDonald might just be the least marketable player in the AFL

Wasn't Jonathon Marsh on the cover of evo2?

 

[hawk699]

Hey big ant do we know what music will be added to the game would be cool if you guys added Holy Grail

 

[Freo16]

North joining in on the action now. "It won't be long"

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It’s already cool to see just how much more attention the game is getting from the likes of the AFL and the teams, really feels like the game is a part of the league rather than this side thing.

 

[Treehill23]

That is really good!

North Melbourne +10 team overall all of a sudden

 

[CraigMc24]

That is really good!

It is. The AFL and Big ant should release a club by club exclusive limited edition game covers. Those covers would represent each club with a female and male star from that club. Then I’d have them available for purchase through the relevant club merchandise store or the AFL store. Could be something extra cool for those who want to get the game but also do so by supporting their team.

Ps: Also maybe add a special unlockable legend player from each club. Say if you get the Collingwood cover version you get Nathan Buckley as a bonus just a thought lol

 

[SugarShane]

It’s already cool to see just how much more attention the game is getting from the likes of the AFL and the teams, really feels like the game is a part of the league rather than this side thing.

Never really saw the clubs getting involved but I seem to remember one of the Evos getting a little bit of support from the AFL page. I only remember because it really annoyed me because I thought that meant the AFL were basically saying that they were backing in WW long term when they'd never ever even acknowledged video games in the past.

It's really crazy. Video games are an insanely good marketing tool for the sport. When there's a new game out it's the kind of thing the AFL should be hammering on the broadcasts every week. I know it's not really a comparison but when a new WWE game is coming out it's all over the broadcasts.

 

[jdoggdrool]

North Melbourne +10 team overall all of a sudden

They shoot all the way up to +12 overall.

 

[Nickers]

Just give me updated lists, improved visuals & a really slick coach/player career mode… and even if the gameplay is only say 10% better than Evo 2, I’ll play the heck out of this game.