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.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

PM it to me then. I'll post it.

 

[Quivorir]

 

[technocat]

Guys, if he doesn't want to share it, he doesn't want to share it. I'm sure we'll get to see it at some point

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Guys, if he doesn't want to share it, he doesn't want to share it. I'm sure we'll get to see it at some point

Yeah but we need good news today especially those two particular clubs, you have a premiership to look forward to on Saturday, while we have to look forward to two sacked coaches and ugly relationship with that 3rd club now

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

I am going to be super unproductive this week now.

 

[technocat]

Yeah but we need good news today, you have a premiership to look forward to on Saturday, we have two sacked coaches and a ugly relationship with the 3rd club now as a result

If we win the Premiership

 

[DaveM303]

Yeah but we need good news today, you have a premiership to look forward to on Saturday, we have two sacked coaches and a ugly relationship with the 3rd club now as a result

The good news is the game looks amazing and you'll probably see footage on the weekend.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

If we win the Premiership

Good luck on Saturday

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

The good news is the game looks amazing and you'll probably see footage on the weekend.

In the past it’s been a slow build. Player model here, player model there. Trailers are ussually last on the list. Would you be able to describe the gameplay trailer? What does it show, what hints does it give away.

 

[DaveM303]

In the past it’s been a slow build. Player model here, player model there. Trailers are ussually last on the list. Would you be able to describe the gameplay trailer? What does it show, what hints does it give away.

It wasn't a trailer, just a set-shot demo of some sort.
Players shown were Dangerfield and Franklin, which makes sense for this weekend.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

If we win the Premiership

Oh you will. More likely to be a repeat of 007, then a tight finish

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

It wasn't a trailer, just a set-shot demo of some sort.
Players shown were Dangerfield and Franklin, which makes sense for this weekend.

Does it give away the set shot mechanics, how it’ll work?

 

[DaveM303]

Does it give away the set shot mechanics, how it’ll work?

Hard to make much of it, but it certainly looks different/more complex than previous games.

 

[Quivorir]

 

[technocat]

Ladies and Gentlemen... Holy Grail will be included

 

[SirBont]

by the looks of things I reckon we will see this game next year

 

[technocat]

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Also, I think this is the first time my Twitter account has been somewhat useful to literally anyone else

 

[Quivorir]

Ladies and Gentlemen... Holy Grail will be included

I really hoped not. If I never hear that song or the one Comettis son (I think?) did, it will be too soon.

 

[Treehill23]

by the looks of things I reckon we will see this game next year

Ooohhh boy, now you’ve done it….
How dare you form such an opinion !

 

[netslave]

I'm glad the graphics are apparently great, I'll reserve my judgement until I see gameplay footage though.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

,

Must say having a realistic looking brownlow medal is quite high up on my priority list.

Same, along with amount of songs on the menu. WW really excelled there.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

 

[BigAntStudios]

Hey all, this is a very early build of the game, with Dangerfield and Franklin kicking for goal - it will be at the MCG until Saturday.

We're happy for anyone that's taken video to share it. Nothing to hide but please remember likeness and gameplay will improve before release.

I'll be around tomorrow morning for a couple of hours if anyone wants to catch up for some banter.

 

[technocat]

Well, if Ross says it's ok, then I guess I'll share some of the videos I've been sent
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[GOTHELIONS16]

Hey all, this is a very early build of the game, with Dangerfield and Franklin kicking for goal - it will be at the MCG until Saturday.

We're happy for anyone that's taken video to share it. Nothing to hide but please remember likeness and gameplay will improve before release.

I'll be around tomorrow morning for a couple of hours if anyone wants to catch up for some banter.

DaveM303