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.

 

[Bakesy]

I would’ve thought the game will be on display at the gather round footy festival this weekend.

If it’s ready then yeah, would be perfect you’d think.

 

[fancyscum]

Two birds.

Note that we cannot replicate Tattoos 100% as they are owned by the original artist, not the person who has them on their skin.

Doesn't look like it from this picture, but are there going to be fans standing on the grass for grounds that have it BigAntStudios? Often something that gets left out of games which can be a real immersion killer, is there something that makes it far harder to code vs a seated crowd?

 

[footyfreak_]

BigAntStudios can you give us any details on the crowd please?

 

[Bianconeri]

Oh dear. Marketing 101 on show when two people think the answer has been confirmed as the exact opposite to each other.

Experts in their field

 

[pattymalone00]

BigAntStudios is it only current afl/aflw stadiums or will future stadiums like the new hawthorn aflw ground be in it?

 

[jdobs95]

BigAntStudios is it only current afl/aflw stadiums or will future stadiums like the new hawthorn aflw ground be in it?

I don't think you'll see future stadiums, however quite a while back a few people in here asked if Waverley Park (VFL Park) could be added in as a fantasy stadium and Ross said he would see what he can do. Hopefully he got it in there!!

 

[andy_c91]

I don't think you'll see future stadiums, however quite a while back a few people in here asked if Waverley Park (VFL Park) could be added in as a fantasy stadium and Ross said he would see what he can do. Hopefully he got it in there!!

If they do have Waverley park, hopefully they have 2 versions (retro and modern), decent cafe there now and not bad fish and chips.

 

[GoldbergsGold]

If they do have Waverley park, hopefully they have 2 versions (retro and modern), decent cafe there now and not bad fish and chips.

Even if Big Ant don't do it, hopefully the fans will be able to.

 

[andy_c91]

Even if Big Ant don't do it, hopefully the fans will be able to.

Oh I’m def creating one if BA doesnt

Easiest stadium to create, it’s basically surrounded by townhouses(cmon BA include something resembling a townhouse in your stadium builder) and one remaining stand.

 

[dylan7]

Ross will essendon and Collingwood’s Anzac Day jumpers be in the game? Also will there be pre game theme for that game and the Richmond Melbourne game on Anzac eve?

 

[stkilda7894]

BigAntStudios is it only current afl/aflw stadiums or will future stadiums like the new hawthorn aflw ground be in it?

Won't be future venues as they aren't licensed by any club or league yet. Not sure about the past but i'm doubtful. I would think only current venues.

 

[Etto]

Does anyone think we will see some
gameplay tomorrow considering it’s the opening of the inaugural Gather Round?

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Does anyone think we will see some
gameplay tomorrow considering it’s the opening of the inaugural Gather Round?

If there’s a time to release a gameplay trailer, it’s tomorrow. Kick off gather round, date of the original release date too.

I am a marketing major please don’t bully me about marketing I’m barely passing

 

[zac080]

I reckon we might

 

[Bianconeri]

If there’s a time to release a gameplay trailer, it’s tomorrow. Kick off gather round, date of the original release date too.

I am a marketing major please don’t bully me about marketing I’m barely passing

BigAnt’s marketing team probably believe gather round is too big and will detract views AFL 23 gets

 

[BRAB]

Does anyone think we will see some
gameplay tomorrow considering it’s the opening of the inaugural Gather Round?

I actually get the vibe that it is probably about two weeks away now. Ross did make arguments for the value of a call to action in marketing and has stated that the marketing schedule has been pushed back.

If we didn't have footage 3 weeks ahead of the initial launch I don't think we'll have it now unfortunately.

 

[FearTheBeard13]

I actually get the vibe that it is probably about two weeks away now. Ross did make arguments for the value of a call to action in marketing and has stated that the marketing schedule has been pushed back.

If we didn't have footage 3 weeks ahead of the initial launch I don't think we'll have it now unfortunately.

You make some valid points but I hope you’re wrong, for selfish reasons I think some sort of media is pretty reasonable given it was the original release date.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

BigAnt’s marketing team probably believe gather round is too big and will detract views AFL 23 gets

I mean if they did it on Grand final week, what’s the difference?

 

[Bianconeri]

I mean if they did it on Grand final week, what’s the difference?

Ask BigAntStudios it’s their logic

 

[SunshineHawkCal]

Not sure if asked yet, will the sub be in it?

 

[MC Bad Genius]

Not sure if asked yet, will the sub be in it?

Please read all 347 pages before you ask a question. It's actually pretty rude not to.

 

[pattymalone00]

surely they are doing something at the footy festival for gather round like they did for grand final week?

 

[OhDustinMartin]

Not sure if asked yet, will the sub be in it?

yep but you have to unlock it by performing at least seven gang tackles.

 

[Treehill23]

yep but you have to unlock it by performing at least seven gang tackles.

Damn, if only it was 7 tackles in general
Could do it in the first 10 seconds of the game

 

[Etto]

We should be getting ready to play the game right now lads.....