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

 

[BigHonker]

My 2 cents on the matter.

Yet to play it, but i’ll be picking it up after work today, aware of the issues but intrigued to see and experience them for myself to form my own opinion.

One glaring issue from the beginning has been the lack of transparency with BA and its community primarily on this forum but extending to essentially any general consumer of this game - no official match gameplay besides a trailer or two, no in depth information about modes and gameplay, Xbox versions delayed again TWO DAYS out from release with no public statement made (other than on this forum), a fake reason being given, originally saying the delay was so all console could release together but back-pedalling on that anyways, it’s been very vague for a team that is actively viewing the comments and questions people have directly, but clearly only choosing which ones to respond to. It creates a lack of trust and respect for a very passionate community that wants to see the developers succeed, not only for our sake of finally having a good AFL game but for their sake as a company too.
Also can’t forget to mention that there was no clear reason given towards why the games couldn’t be preordered digitally and the game released in French time instead of Australian time - nonsense. It’s nothing new that AFL games always have rocky releases but this one has been a mess.

HOWEVER - I do not know how you could possibly make an error of this magnitude other than a suggestion I saw another person give that they may have released an earlier version to take out Pro Team so that can be released in parity with the Xbox versions, but it’s clear to see that somehow they have not released the latest version of the game. Gameplay footage we’ve seen from content creators clearly shows a much more solid build of the game, maybe not perfect, but leaps and bounds above the current game people are playing. The problem with this, is that BA will be able to buy time with the passionate fans and members of this community because it is being communicated that there was an error - but when it comes to the general consumers who aren’t up to date with the current situation, when 5PM rolls around today and they all head down to pick up their copies after work, if the game doesn’t see a fix implemented by the time they start playing, this game is down the drain. You’ll have a wide majority of buyers refunding their half baked game and refusing to have the faith that it’s going to be fixed. BA either needs to get that patch out by this afternoon or try to get a statement out to people, whether that’s going to make any difference. If the general consumer base isn’t going to be buying copies there’s slim chance this game will get the funding to have future iterations made, it’s as simple as that.

I have faith in them salvaging this product, and I do believe we have a good AFL game on our hands once this whole ****show is sorted out, but they’ve got to get on top of this issue today or the pooch is well and truly screwed.

 

[Treehill23]

Surely people are spamming the achievements now before they make them harder? Like 100 goals in a season looking at the lack of pressure on the ball carrier in the videos people have posted, it looks like you could knock that one over in one game.

I would if the game was somewhat enjoyable but I’d rather spend my day cleaning the house than playing the current state of the game

 

[GoldbergsGold]

So is there any good parts to the game yet? Like Ben Browns hair?? Short or long???

I liked the grubbers. Probably the only thing that works right, but crazy how broken the gameplay is. Turning around is almost like Resident Evil 1 tank controls. The stadium creator is fun but I wish it had more stuff like a race and a ticket gate.

 

[carn tigez]

Patch notes anywhere?

Whats the sauce

 

[LTFabled]

Hi all, is anyone having ps5 issues where the game just force closes?
Also is there a way to change the appearance of your coach in management career? So it’s not just a random bold bloke

Haven't heard of any issues personally

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Steam patch to drop shortly I think, PS to follow not long after hopefully! Need the French to do their thing!

Is this What you think or have been told?


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[dancdarocker]

how do you check stats at end of a game ?

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

how do you check stats at end of a game ?

We can’t atm


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[ShaunDuggan]

how do you check stats at end of a game ?

I think you are meant to keep them tallied on your AFL Record

 

[GoldbergsGold]

The player creator is also really lacking and is not really customizable as Live 1 was.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Issue I'm having: How do you bounce the ball when you are running. Its not in the controls anywhere. Anyone know?

Yeah you would’ve thought they’d use that time to
A: put the disc in a PS5 and test the day 1 patch out on the original release day.

B: Then proceed to completing multiple patches to make further improvements.

C: Test again this week to make sure everything is okay- before going to India.

 

[RickSanchez]

Just got mine.
I asked if anyone has returned it yet, lad said no.
Bit disappointing.
Oh well, guess I'll trade Liam Henry for Naughton + Bont. Might chuck them a cheeky 4th rounder.

 

[adammonerz]

When AO Tennis was released in a really bad state (Ross claimed they added a lot of stuff that put the game out of whack and it was really good before launch) patches would normally come out around 3-5pm got so used to booting up my ps4 and finding a new patch had been installed.

To Big Ant's credit though they did get that game up from a disaster to a pretty solid low budget tennis game and AO2 was a huge improvement. I do believe they are going to rectify this based on previous Big Ant experiences. However I do believe it's time Ross hired a proper social media team to handle communications on a broader level (Love that he chips in here and gets into the in depth behind the scenes stuff) but they need to be more vocal on FB/Insta/Tik Tok whatever on delays, features, updates etc

 

[Treehill23]

He's streaming the game on YouTube right now:

Why does that game look better than AFL 23

 

[DasItMayne]

It's Collingwood preseason jumper from years ago
What's your point?

Was more referring to the finger in the ear and look of displeasure on Noble’s face.

 

[xBayley]

So you're this guy?

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So what's with the positive review?

Bc the game has potential, really does. They just need to pull their head out and fix the issues with a day 1 patch. If day 1 patch doesn’t fix this stuff, happy to change it to a negative and tell everyone not to buy this garbage.

 

[Belmore Rd]

Can anyone tell me if you can customise rosters and player ratings, or if you can customise season mode with a fantasy / serpentine draft?

 

[adammonerz]

Also Bevo isn't face scanned they have some really weird looking dude as a fill in assuming his coming in the patch or he said no?

 

[AussieMagpie]

I actually regret deleting Evo 2 now

Haven't been able to play AFL 23 yet but would be guessing it needs HEAVY patching. Thankful that I decided to keep going on my player career especially after the last 2 games ended in absolute chaos when I finally got the sliders right on Evo 2. Evo 2 is not a very good game but it can have fun moments at points and doesn't crash on impact. Really hope AFL 23 gets fixed cause it has potential

 

[Quivorir]

Also Bevo isn't face scanned they have some really weird looking dude as a fill in assuming his coming in the patch or he said no?

Ross said originally that he was the only one to refuse being scanned. Then a week later said he'd agreed to be scanned. So who knows.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Also Bevo isn't face scanned they have some really weird looking dude as a fill in assuming his coming in the patch or he said no?

Ross mentioned a while back that he refused to be in the game. After the media got hold of it that apparently changed and Ross mentioned he would be scanned at some stage in future.

 

[maskmcgee]

Just not a fanboy of people who act like petulant children

Yea paying $100 for a game that is completely unplayable and expecting the company who made it to acknowledge exactly what's wrong with it is so petulant. How dare people except anything in return for their money.

 

[boncer34]

Game is getting absolutely roasted and BigAntStudios is nowhere to be seen to give people an update of where things are at.

Just a little "we understand" post on social media but nothing since.

He's still reading this thread.

But its probably hard to post snarky replies to people when the game your selling is broken.

 

[Grechy]

What does make me think something has gone terribly wrong is the actual animations and gameplay look solid. You can definitely see the game has a lot of potential, and the dev team were definitely invested which I think is why the disappointment is made worse.

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Also Bevo isn't face scanned they have some really weird looking dude as a fill in assuming his coming in the patch or he said no?

Bevo declined to be in the game until only a few weeks ago


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