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.

 

[eddo1025]

There won't be a stand-alone Academy.

Thanks Ross and fair enough given everything on Big Ants plate this year. Looks like I'll be buying on PC too!

 

[FearTheBeard13]

In just under 3 hours, it’ll be exactly 7 days until the game is officially released.
Wonder when that gameplay is dropping

Hopefully tomorrow

 

[mickelboy182]

How big is Big Ant? 4 releases in 12 months seems nuts to me.

 

[Mootsy]

How big is Big Ant? 4 releases in 12 months seems nuts to me.

A lot of it would be big updates over time, you'd think, so not all four games done from scratch.
Like 2K and Fifa etc, no point re-inventing the wheel. they've all had previous versions.

 

[Treehill23]

I’m very keen to check out the star team next week! Will be very interesting to see exactly how it functions etc.

Won’t be checking it out next week unfortunately haha
Won’t be available for up to a few weeks after launch according to Ross

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Well that's disappointing. Was hoping the features of the Cricket games would be the base upon this was built.

Might increase uptake of the PC version though.

Am I missing something with this standalone academy? What are the benefits opposed to it just being part of the game?

 

[jdobs95]

Am I missing something with this standalone academy? What are the benefits opposed to it just being part of the game?

So you can own the game on console but can have free access on pc to create and share logos etc

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

BigAntStudios Hey Ross, if these play sessions go ahead at retailers, will you allow someone to plug in an elgato or similar device so we can see extended gameplay in at least 720p

 

[Carn the Hawkers]

Great question...I assume you are talking about the end game vs console differences?

Yes sorry for the late reply. But like in nba 2k where current gen is slightly different to next gen. There’s No massive difference but would it be something like that.


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[Xc9894]

JNT; would you be able to disclose to the extent of player rotations/ interchange works like. Would love that to potentially have in future games to be able to select players to rotate with another after x amount of time on field ie: resting a ruckman up forward

Think this aspect is not looked as much in a game (I know the appeal to arcade vs sim and the balance) however the fatigue rates/endurance is one always that can be shifted in afl games to actually allow open up if players don’t have the stamina to run vs opponents that can especially later in a game (I know this is implemented great in FIFA)


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[Carn the Hawkers]

And is there a tactical sub?

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

JNT; would you be able to disclose to the extent of player rotations/ interchange works like. Would love that to potentially have in future games to be able to select players to rotate with another after x amount of time on field ie: resting a ruckman up forward

Think this aspect is not looked as much in a game (I know the appeal to arcade vs sim and the balance) however the fatigue rates/endurance is one always that can be shifted in afl games to actually allow open up if players don’t have the stamina to run vs opponents that can especially later in a game (I know this is implemented great in FIFA)


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Good question, and if I can add will the tactical sub be in game?

 

[Etto]

BigAntStudios Hey Ross, if these play sessions go ahead at retailers, will you allow someone to plug in an elgato or similar device so we can see extended gameplay in at least 720p

If the play sessions are Tuesday, you'd almost just wait 2 days and see how it looks/feels in the comfort of your own home

 

[DaveM303]

What is a "standalone academy"?

 

[Treehill23]

What is a "standalone academy"?

Academy on Steam which basically means you don’t need the full version of the game to create/upload things

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

If the play sessions are Tuesday, you'd almost just wait 2 days and see how it looks/feels in the comfort of your own home

Yeah you’re right but who here doesn’t want a look at the game early? Wont change anything but I’m just keen to have a look

 

[PoTayToh]

And is there a tactical sub?

I believe they said the rules are identical to the current AFL rules so likely there is

 

[StoneyHawk]

Just reading the cricket 24 page and they mention dynamic weather. Will AFL 23 have dynamic weather, as compared to previous versions where it was raining from the start and going all game?

 

[kieren]

Didn’t Ross say somewhere that this was the most pre orders Big Ant have ever had on one game? Huge financial incentive to produce multiple games if true

*could be thinking of the budget being the largest ever on an AFL game but my memory hasn’t been great

Yea he did say this

 

[StoneyHawk]

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Anyone know the list of eligible games? (JB Hifi)

Imagine if Evo and Evo 2 are on it

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

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Sounds like AFL 25 would at least be financially viable

Edit: yes 23 hasn’t come out… I’ve ran out of stuff to talk about

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

7 days to go

 

[netslave]

 

[Gameova_]

Hoq much copies did the first AFL game big ant made sell?

 

[Cubs2Lions]

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