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_]

jb texted me saying my xbox copy is ready to pick up tomorrow

That sounds unpossible

 

[ShaunWDT]

jb texted me saying my xbox copy is ready to pick up tomorrow

Probably done by a bot lmao

 

[JT_the_Man]

I’ll believe Xbox copies exist when I see one. Until then they are a myth.

 

[boncer34]

When I’m not logged in it shows it all

How many alts are you switching between?

 

[T2B_]

I’ll believe Xbox copies exist when I see one. Until then they are a myth.

Female orgasms and Xbox copies of AFL 23 have a lot in common right now

 

[Nicho50]

If it’s late June it’s a hard no from me, I’ll cough up for cricket at that time but not footy.

Anyone expecting state leagues and pro team tomorrow are going to be very disappointed.

 

[Cummdog3000]

Female orgasms and Xbox copies of AFL 23 have a lot in common right now

Hahahahaha

 

[MightyMagpieMan]

jb texted me saying my xbox copy is ready to pick up tomorrow

 

[carn tigez]

Female orgasms and Xbox copies of AFL 23 have a lot in common right now

That's interesting, I don't remember giving my partner 5 Xbox copies of AFL 23 last night

 

[jdoggdrool]

What are you, my mum? I'll go to bed at whatever stupid hour I want!

Not that I'll have a chance to play it in the next week.

Yes, I am your mother. Also, make your bed!

 

[Nicho50]

This is from an interview with JB from Ross himself.

Kind of answers the question really about pro team being a rolling thing throughout the year, don’t expect it early or much early

“We’ve signed a number of high-profile legends from the greatest teams of the 1970s through to the 2010s. These players will be introduced into the game over the next year as regular content drops. We think people are going to really enjoy playing as their childhood heroes!”

 

[JT_the_Man]

Getting the feeling this game may be releasing prematurely now.

Zero build up from BA this week outside of the content creators. No definitive list of game modes and features that will be present. Is Pro Team even in the game tomorrow, and if so what does it look like? Not a clue. Are the mini-games that were mentioned still a thing? The trailer description says all the state leagues are present, but we’ve seen no evidence of their existence outside of MSD prospects.

Thinking all we are getting is Play Now, Play Now Online, Seasons and Management tomorrow. Noting that Seasons and Management appears to only have an AFL/AFLW option, no state leagues or custom competitions.

 

[freoman10]

This is from an interview with JB from Ross himself.

Kind of answers the question really about pro team being a rolling thing throughout the year, don’t expect it early or much early

“We’ve signed a number of high-profile legends from the greatest teams of the 1970s through to the 2010s. These players will be introduced into the game over the next year as regular content drops. We think people are going to really enjoy playing as their childhood heroes!”

Source?

 

[BigAntStudios]

How many alts are you switching between?

On a plane... swapping between Notebook and phone - if that's ok with you

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Female orgasms and Xbox copies of AFL 23 have a lot in common right now

Just two things Xbox users can’t play with

 

[thedavemiester]

On a plane... swapping between Notebook and phone - if that's ok with you

I appreciate that you can't provide any details regarding xbox. But are discussions ongoing or are they dead in the water at this point? How would you describe the current relationship status?

 

[freoman10]

On a plane... swapping between Notebook and phone - if that's ok with you

Hate to be that guy but can you answer some of our questions please.

 

[BigAntStudios]

I appreciate that you can't provide any details regarding xbox. But are discussions ongoing or are they dead in the water at this point? How would you describe the current relationship status?

Discussions are ongoing, there are many parties with competing interests and we need to balance them all - including consumers.

I would not say that our relationship with XBox is any different to that of most developers ATM.

 

[thedavemiester]

Discussions are ongoing, there are many parties with competing interests and we need to balance them all - including consumers.

I would not say that our relationship with XBox is any different to that of most developers ATM.

Most positive thing I've read in over 500 pages.

 

[MadMundy]

Have to say I'm a little disappointed we haven't seen any Freo players outside of Fyfe, Jackson, Walters and Taberner. Fyfe and Walters looked pretty rough too, better not have done an injustice to the CEO of Sex himself Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

.

 

[pantskyle]

That's interesting, I don't remember giving my partner 5 Xbox copies of AFL 23 last night

I do.

 

[ShaunWDT]

I appreciate that you can't provide any details regarding xbox. But are discussions ongoing or are they dead in the water at this point? How would you describe the current relationship status?

Hes been in India theres no relationship lol, why do you think they need 6 weeks to sort this s**t out.

 

[palmomagpie]

Just waiting for that text from EB to let me know I'm free to appear tomorrow

 

[dwwaino]

That wasn't my fault plus I am fairly fun and petty.

Pretty too.

 

[rileyjones452]

what? that no one in this forum is going to witness it in there life?

Female orgasms and Xbox copies of AFL 23 have a lot in common right now