Multiplat AFL 23: Launch Thread (Xbox release date TBC)

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

STATE OF PLAY:

• The game is out for Steam and PlayStation. There have been issues with Xbox release and it is unclear when the game will be available.
• Big Ant are aware that there are playability issues & bugs at present.
• Content has been temporarily removed from the game to identify where the issues lie.
• This content will be re-introduced via patches in the coming days.
• Big Ant have released a summary of what is to be reintroduced, which can be seen below.

Spoiler: Features to be added

Spoiler: MOST RECENT PATCH NOTES

Issues & constructive criticism are best communicated to: support.bigant.com

Michaels Twitch video with QA from Ross(BigAntStudios) from 31:40

 

[Macka1203]

just chucked my PS4 disc in and it says it's downloading version 1.02, anyone else got this? is this a patch?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

They were engaged to market the product.. how are you missing that?

There is a difference between needing to maintain a relationship and not shit on the game (which they certainly have done) and funneling money into their pockets to say scripted lines and participate in stage-managed streams, as was the original implication.

 

[T2B_]

Yep
Have played twogames
One of which crashed

Sorry, some reason I thought you were in the No Buy, But Still Cry mob.

 

[stkilda7894]

Where's all the people gone who were raving about face scans and defending BA at all costs against anyone who criticised any part of the game??

 

[AnAussieWancker]

Someone's streaming an online game atm:

mate he seems heartbroken

 

[jon0011]

just chucked my PS4 disc in and it says it's downloading version 1.02, anyone else got this? is this a patch?

Yes this is the current game breaking patch

 

[T2B_]

just chucked my PS4 disc in and it says it's downloading version 1.02, anyone else got this? is this a patch?

That's what mine downloaded. I haven't played it yet (beyond the goal kick demo), figure will wait until later as I thought based on what we've heard it still needs another patch.

 

[Rowdoss]

I can’t see a fix for PS users anytime soon since that seems to be a bit of a process to go through


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Depending on what is actually wrong, I believe Sony allow devs to make small changes and patches without going through the full testing process.

 

[PenAndPaper]

This is pretty insulting to the content creators, some of which are on this board. There is nothing to suggest this is the case at all and many of them have been very up front with their concerns.

Content creators are some of the most disingenuous people in regard to the reviews that they make. Even if you take the money aspect out of what I said they still have every reason to not go as hard as they should with any criticism at the risk of losing future early access to games or special perks with the production company etc.

Is this their fault? No, but it absolutely is something that is rife with content creators and their relationship with gaming companies.

Mitch Robinson gave this game an 8/10, nobody impartial would give this game an 8/10 particularly when so many features are missing from launch and the game is basically unplayable.

 

[AnAussieWancker]

That's what mine downloaded. I haven't played it yet (beyond the goal kick demo), figure will wait until later as I thought based on what we've heard it still needs another patch.

100gb patch incoming lol

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

just chucked my PS4 disc in and it says it's downloading version 1.02, anyone else got this? is this a patch?

That appears to break the game


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[Lucev23]

Imagine dedicating all your resources into face scanning anything more than like the top 50% of AFL players/20% of AFLW players yet not bothering to program your AI into laying a simple tackle

It's hard to fathom how Ross has happily taken everybody's hard earned whilst releasing such a dogshit, broken game. Disgraceful and embarrassing from go to woah.

 

[ShaunWDT]

Poor content creators who are making a killing from views, subs and general other revenue streams, sorry but thats not the people I am feeling sympathy for today, the young girl in JB/EB copping it and having to take a break because she's overwhelmed is much higher in my concerns.

 

[Treehill23]

Anyone struggling with handballs? Was a lot easier to just aim towards someone and hit the target in the last game.

Yeah they don’t go where you want them to
It’s easier to kick to a target two meters away than it is to handball

 

[illnino]

just chucked my PS4 disc in and it says it's downloading version 1.02, anyone else got this? is this a patch?

Sure it's not 1.000.002?

I just checked for an update. Nothing on ps5 digital

 

[DNAngel]

Every game is going to have bugs at the start nothing to crack this shits at hopefully the main ones get ironed out. If it wasn’t for big ant studios we wouldn’t have any afl game to play be great full.

Yeah…we should definitely be grateful for .

 

[brendiss]

It also happened with AO Tennis.

I would have thought version control, sign off precedures etc all would have been tightened up since then. Maybe they have and it's still not good enough? Who knows?

This is assuming that this is actually what happened with both games. Could just be bad luck.

Come to think of it, it definitely looks like someone merged the wrong branch to the main branch... or incorrectly merged the branch. But I would think it would be an easy fix, might need to go through approvals with Sony/Steam before it's live

 

[StrappingTape]

There is a difference between needing to maintain a relationship and not s**t on the game (which they certainly have done) and funneling money into their pockets to say scripted lines and participate in stage-managed streams, as was the original implication.

Brought into market the game but BA have zero input in what they show and how they speak about it? OK sure...and I actually don't think they were paid, the payoffs the relationship and driving eyes to their streams.

 

[bdawwg1021]

Big Ant seem to be in Damage Control at the minute, trying to sort out a fix asap.

It's a shame this has happened and hopefully they can get it sorted as soon as possible.

Was going to pop to the shop and grab a copy but I think I'll wait a few weeks and go from there.

 

[ShaunWDT]

Where's all the people gone who were raving about face scans and defending BA at all costs against anyone who criticised any part of the game??

Realised we were right and ate humble pie

 

[Bakesy]

I'm sure that once the patch (or correct patch) is released, Ross will tell us what happened. It could be something as simple as the wrong version was launched or the wrong patch was uploaded. It could be something worse and we have AFL No Man's Sky on our hands.

I am sure more will come out soon

One thing for sure, it won’t be big ants fault. It never is

 

[AnAussieWancker]

the only reason for pre ordering this game now was to get it 20 bucks cheaper from jb

 

[Nicho50]

Just refund the game delay it until it’s ready with Xbox and pro team

 

[Ozzie02]

(Playing on PS5 Disk latest version)
Trying to steer clear of all the common problems etc.
a few things that I’d like to point out that will get ironed out pretty soon:

- The time clock in games displays real-time. Past games has it at 20:00. Last game which has this was Live 2. Loved the ability in evo 2 to have the count up clock

- in Season mode, no way to change lineup, match settings etc. played a night game and used a red ball

- smashing teams on hardest difficulty. Hard to handball (probably skill issue), feels like I’m turning a semi-trailer when my team changes direction. My players mark everything. Can’t tackle

I’m sure a patch is imminent. Just have patience, this game will be good. The launch is just a disaster

 

[palmomagpie]

Had my first crack at the game. Crashed 3 times before the match even started. However I do love that they have an up to date TIO Stadium and there’s actually crowds on the grass. Taking my time to get used to the game