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]

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?

If you pre-ordered, you should be able to just go in there.

 

[AnAussieWancker]

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?

i would say just go in at 9 and tell them you pre ordered it

 

[Slimbeanie]

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?

would love to know this answer too

 

[Carn the Hawkers]

So 6am WA time for PS4 tomorrow? I’m not reading all them pages to find the answer.

 

[freoman10]

So 6am WA time for PS4 tomorrow? I’m not reading all them pages to find the answer.

Yeah unless some miracle occurs where it’s released 12:01 Melbourne (shouldn’t take a miracle tho).

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

So 6am WA time for PS4 tomorrow? I’m not reading all them pages to find the answer.

If you join the thread, you read the thread.

 

[bdawwg1021]

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.

Hey Ross,

Not so much a AFL 23 question, but more a gaming question from a dev side of things.

Understandably not everyone has or can afford a next generation console at present, but does Big Ant have a timeline where they'll phase out making games for the PS4/XBOX1 and solely make games for the next generation consoles? Mainly to be able to put all your resources and be able to tap into the full potential/power of these consoles and not have to make limitations or sacrifices for the previous consoles?

 

[BRAB]

Kind of expecting to load the game up tomorrow and receive a message saying that the gameplay isn’t from the final build yet.

 

[Treehill23]

Any guesses when reviews will go up?

I'm guessing a week after release.

Review for what ?
Is there a game coming out soon ?

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Review for what ?
Is there a game coming out soon ?

Depends what colour of console you got

 

[Carn the Hawkers]

If you join the thread, you read the thread.

Fair, but when I get home in the afternoon I don’t have time to read all 60-70 pages.

 

[Saintsation]

I’m expecting to loa….. oh wait I have an Xbox, never mind


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[Dannnnnnnnnn]

At some stage tonight we will pull the levers to ditch this cesspit in favour of a shiny new launch thread for you to all immediately shit on the floor of.

Start saying your goodbyes and grieving the loss of a true masterpiece.

 

[bdawwg1021]

I’m expecting to loa….. oh wait I have an Xbox, never mind


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My condolences.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Fair, but when I get home in the afternoon I don’t have time to read all 60-70 pages.

Too bad. Bed time reading for you

 

[bdawwg1021]

At some stage tonight we will pull the levers to ditch this cesspit in favour of a shiny new launch thread for you to all immediately s**t on the floor of.

Start saying your goodbyes and grieving the loss of a true masterpiece.

Or you could keep it and rename it AFL 23 Sh*t Talk?

 

[Quivorir]

Start by showing us some of your favourite deleted posts dannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

 

[Cummdog3000]

At some stage tonight we will pull the levers to ditch this cesspit in favour of a shiny new launch thread for you to all immediately s**t on the floor of.

Start saying your goodbyes and grieving the loss of a true masterpiece.

Pleasure serving with you gents

 

[Saintsation]

Or you could keep it and rename it AFL 23 Sh*t Talk?

Surely make a thread for Xbox users to cry together


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[Ambrose Burnside]

At some stage tonight we will pull the levers to ditch this cesspit in favour of a shiny new launch thread for you to all immediately s**t on the floor of.

Start saying your goodbyes and grieving the loss of a true masterpiece.

Pour one out to an old friend:

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Or you could keep it and rename it AFL 23 Sh*t Talk?

Good idea, I've been looking for a way to make sure I have to keep watching this thread!

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

At some stage tonight we will pull the levers to ditch this cesspit in favour of a shiny new launch thread for you to all immediately s**t on the floor of.

Start saying your goodbyes and grieving the loss of a true masterpiece.

What song should I sing to wrap things up?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Start by showing us some of your favourite deleted posts dannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

No way, I'm saving that shit for the Louvre.

 

[bdawwg1021]

What song should I sing to wrap things up?

Surely Never Tear Us Apart?

 

[Xtreme]

At some stage tonight we will pull the levers to ditch this cesspit in favour of a shiny new launch thread for you to all immediately s**t on the floor of.

Start saying your goodbyes and grieving the loss of a true masterpiece.

If you're going to lock it, don't delete it... it needs to remain part of the Bigfooty folklore