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.

 

[ShaunWDT]

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

To be fair spending hours on Bigfooty isnt exactly an indication of top shaggers.

 

[OhDustinMartin]

To be fair spending hours on Bigfooty isnt exactly an indication of top shaggers.

page 584 boys and girls!

 

[BigAntStudios]

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

I am answering what I can, this is a live situation.

Last time I posted before checking it didn't end well.

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.

Won't be long before you're seeing them for yourself.

Happy to fix issues found with likeness, there's no doubt going to be some errors given the volume of work.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

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.

The photographers nightmare, Bailey “Zero Tackles” Banfield

 

[Yablettt]

Surely pro team will be in the game tomorrow why would they release a ‘launch’ trailer that involved pro team if it wasn’t gonna be at launch.

 

[Spirit Level]

JB site now saying click and collect orders from some perth stores will be available tomorrow

 

[Gameova_]

JB site now saying click and collect orders from some perth stores will be available tomorrow

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You'd hope so the game comes out tomorrow

 

[Sixpence]

How many alts are you switching between?

Switching between his BigAnt and Quivorir accounts!

 

[freoman10]

Hey BigAnt thanks for answering before, I know you probably can’t officially answer many questions but can you please like this comment If you believe customers excited for pro team have something to look forward to tomorrow (no like and I’ll probably take no as the answer).

 

[carn tigez]

I do.

Was it digital? I heard you had issues with the hard copy.

 

[pantskyle]

Was it digital? I heard you had issues with the hard copy.

Sigh yes

 

[St 07]

Hey BigAnt thanks for answering before, I know you probably can’t officially answer many questions but can you please like this comment If you believe customers excited for pro team have something to look forward to tomorrow (no like and I’ll probably take no as the answer).

Repost this or bad luck 10 years

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Switching between his BigAnt and Quivorir accounts!

 

[FearTheBeard13]

This is going to be a dumb question but for PS owners such as myself, can the PS app be used to purchase/download the game remotely? I’ve never tried or even installed the app. Thanks!

 

[Gameova_]

Hey BigAnt thanks for answering before, I know you probably can’t officially answer many questions but can you please like this comment If you believe customers excited for pro team have something to look forward to tomorrow (no like and I’ll probably take no as the answer).

You'll know in 24 hours. You'll live

 

[boncer34]

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

The correct answer was 42

 

[BigAntStudios]

This is going to be a dumb question but for PS owners such as myself, can the PS app be used to purchase/download the game remotely? I’ve never tried or even installed the app. Thanks!

I have to assume so - I've never done it but been told it works.

 

[caloschwaby]

Anyone going to the play sessions today? Keen to meet a few of you.

I'm at the play session right now, where is everybody?

 

[Nicho50]

Source?

If you don’t mind, umpire! AFL 23 interview

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www.jbhifi.com.au

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'm at the play session right now, where is everybody?

Where is it? Sorry if it’s been mentioned and I missed it.

 

[boncer34]

Where is it? Sorry if it’s been mentioned and I missed it.

You're adorable

 

[caloschwaby]

Where is it? Sorry if it’s been mentioned and I missed it.

Sorry I was making a joke haha, as in there are no play sessions as far as I'm aware

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

You're adorable

Got the newbie a beauty!

 

[NimFromSudan]

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

I don't believe it for a second, but dear god let this be true. If even a dozen disc copies sell on xbox then surely they'd go live on digital.

 

[andy_c91]

This is going to be a dumb question but for PS owners such as myself, can the PS app be used to purchase/download the game remotely? I’ve never tried or even installed the app. Thanks!

taking a stab - yes - BUT - your PS has to be on (Put it in sleep mode) - connected to the internet - signed into your PlayStation account - using the ps app (also signed in) find afl 23 and click 'Add to library'(When it becomes available)

You can probably test it by downloading one of the free games, 'Enlisted' is a good one.