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.

 

[T2B_]

Ross is actually my dad, and he said the game will only be released on may 4th for Wii and Nintendo DS.


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Man, can you imagine if the game was on DS and you had to perform player actions with the stylus

 

[Xtreme]

Who cares only nerds play games on PC

The pc version should be superior to the consoles. Unlocked frame rate, faster loading times, more oomph in graphics (as was the case with Live and Evo 1/2).

At least if nothing else, you can get the game digitally

And if the game sucks (as with any game), you can get it refunded pretty easily!!

 

[BrandonMyers02!]

I've got a feeling...

footage being shown tonight! around 9:45ish on my twitch!

Alright, what’s ya twitch name?

 

[T2B_]

I've got a feeling...

footage being shown tonight! around 9:45ish on my twitch!

I hope you get a hole in one!

 

[JT_the_Man]

I just watched an Evo 2 video and boy do the gameplay and graphics of 23 look worlds ahead.

 

[Madog1185]

I've got a feeling...

footage being shown tonight! around 9:45ish on my twitch!

So 6:45 here in Perth right? Or is it 7:45?

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

So 6:45 here in Perth right? Or is it 7:45?

7:45

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

So 6:45 here in Perth right? Or is it 7:45?

7:45, only 2 hours behind Victoria


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[DaveM303]

I've got a feeling...

footage being shown tonight! around 9:45ish on my twitch!

Did you manage to find out if custom teams were usable in management/season mode?

 

[tastiger]

I just watched an Evo 2 video and boy do the gameplay and graphics of 23 look worlds ahead.

I watched a couple too, gameplay was so outdated it wasn't funny.

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[Madog1185]

7:45, only 2 hours behind Victoria


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Cheers

 

[Michaels]

Have you checked the footage this time Michaels

Nope, running the gauntlet.


Yeah I've checked it.

Crows vs essendon, Adelaide oval St night, in the rain!

 

[Michaels]

Here is my twitch for those who are keen.

Now 9:30 melb time is approx, im doing a podcast before that.

I will be live after it though.

Adelaide vs Essendon @ Adelaide oval, night time in rain.

Newer version than other footage I had.

 

[Madog1185]

Nope, running the gauntlet.


Yeah I've checked it.

Crows vs essendon, Adelaide oval St night, in the rain!

What other pretty things might we see? Different camera angles perhaps? Other goodies that I can't think of right now lol? Can't wait!

 

[Treehill23]

Nope, running the gauntlet.


Yeah I've checked it.

Crows vs essendon, Adelaide oval St night, in the rain!

Nice to know you were thinking of me

 

[gunbarrelstraight91]

Nope, running the gauntlet.


Yeah I've checked it.

Crows vs essendon, Adelaide oval St night, in the rain!

At least one of us won’t roll over in the last quarter tonight.

 

[royboy2]

One thing I want in the game is the ability to play evening games at marvel with the roof open

BigAntStudios

 

[daicos4ever]

I sympathise for the Xbox owners in a debacle of a situation before Thursday! At least if nothing else, you can get the game digitally

Maybe I’m missing something, but it’s not on the Xbox store yet.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Im hoping the team management screen is updated a bit using team colours so its not so bland and its easier to read and compare attritbutes. Here's what i came up with.

 

[BRAB]

Im hoping the team management screen is updated a bit using team colours so its not so bland and its easier to read and compare attritbutes. Here's what i came up with.
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That looks really nice

 

[DTLSchulzy16]

Lynch and Prestia too scared to play against their former club though, unrealistic!!!!

 

[T2B_]

Im hoping the team management screen is updated a bit using team colours so its not so bland and its easier to read and compare attritbutes. Here's what i came up with.
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Okay someone pass this onto Ross, actually looks good

 

[orazio ray]

lets see if i can post without p-ing someone off. are these crowd noises final ? - i hope in the final game the crowd doesn't just cut in, it rises as the ball goes through goals like irl i guess. small but cool thing. Dont want to annoy anyone but an answer would be appreciated. Also commentary sounds awesome same as the general atmosphere and songs when teams run out too. Almost Only 2 days now !

 

[chenny420]

lets see if i can post without p-ing someone off. are these crowd noises final ? - i hope in the final game the crowd doesn't just cut in, it rises as the ball goes through goals like irl i guess. small but cool thing. Dont want to annoy anyone but an answer would be appreciated. Also commentary sounds awesome same as the general atmosphere and songs when teams run out too. Almost Only 2 days now !

I know we’re getting into nitpick territory here, but the whistle sound doesn’t have a great resemblance to real life, even Evo 2 had a better sound. I know it’s a very minor thing but very noticeable when you’re going to be hearing it so often

 

[BigHonker]

lets see if i can post without p-ing someone off. are these crowd noises final ? - i hope in the final game the crowd doesn't just cut in, it rises as the ball goes through goals like irl i guess. small but cool thing. Dont want to annoy anyone but an answer would be appreciated. Also commentary sounds awesome same as the general atmosphere and songs when teams run out too. Almost Only 2 days now !

What are the crowd looking at? Because it’s definitely not Shai… LOL