The AFL23 video game is out now, with fans on Playstation and PC able to purchase and download from May 4.
However, users on Xbox are forced to wait a few more weeks as versions of the game are still being worked on.
JB Hi-Fi is selling the game now for $79, with players on Playstation, Xbox and PC able to secure it.
EB Games has it ready to go for $99.95 while Steam also has it available at that price.
The AFL game has welcomed back developer Big Ant Studios, who has worked tirelessly on delivering another Australian rules game, connecting fans and gamers alike for the first time since AFL Live in 2011.
Screenshots revealed a first look at the AFLW in action and has been confirmed to join the 18 men's clubs in the game.
Official trailer here.
It has also been revealed the features of the game which will include a management career mode.
The game will also incorporate over 1200 AFL and AFLW players in "motion-captured animation, photo-realistic likenesses, in-depth skills and unique player traits powered by Champion Data."
The commentary team does have a new look from previous games. Anthony Hudson and Hamish McLachlan are leading the group and are joined by Daisy Pearce, Daniel Harford, Kelli Underwood and Jason Bennett.
AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial Kylie Rogers expressed her excitement about the new game.
"We are thrilled to be announcing the upcoming release of AFL 23, with some exciting announcement around the game to come over the coming weeks," Rogers said.
"The AFL 23 Game is a crucial asset for the AFL to connect with our fans off the field – and we look forward to collaborating with Big Ant Studios to deliver the most exciting and authentic AFL gaming experience yet."
Melbourne's Christian Petracca and Carlton's Darcy Vescio are on the game's cover.
The #AFL23 video game cover has been revealed - featuring Darcy Vescio and Christian Petracca 🎮
— 7AFL (@7AFL) March 22, 2023
The game releases on April 13.
(Image via @AFL) pic.twitter.com/CZtNSmA9pa
Check out the gameplay here.
When will the AFL23 game be released?
The newest AFL video game is out now but only on some consoles.
AFL23 is released on Playstation platforms and PC, with Xbox users forced to wait a little while longer.
Where can I get AFL23 game?
Pre-orders are available now at JB Hi-FI and will be across multiple consoles.
Which consoles will AFL23 game be on?
Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC will all house the new AFL game.
AFL23 Game Team Ratings
87 - Collingwood
86 - Brisbane, Geelong, GWS, Port Adelaide, Richmond, Sydney
85 - Carlton, Essendon, Gold Coast, Melbourne, St Kilda, Western Bulldogs
84 - Adelaide, Fremantle, North Melbourne, West Coast
83 - Hawthorn
AFL23 Game Player Ratings
93 - Jeremy Cameron (Geelong)
92 - Clayton Oliver (Melbourne), Christian Petracca (Melbourne)
91 - Patrick Cripps (Carlton), Nick Daicos (Collingwood), Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs), Andrew Brayshaw (Fremantle), Tom Stewart (Geelong), Jordan Dawson (Adelaide), James Sicily (Hawthorn), Hugh McCluggage (Brisbane), Darcy Moore (Collingwood), Touk Miller (Gold Coast), Tom Liberatore (Western Bulldogs), Lachie Neale (Brisbane), Max Gawn (Melbourne), Tom Lynch (Richmond)
90 - Tom Doedee (Adelaide), Jordan Dawson (Adelaide), Zac Bailey (Brisbane), Oscar McInerney (Brisbane), Harris Andrews (Brisbane), Sam Walsh (Carlton), Jacob Weitering (Carlton), Harry McKay (Carlton), Steele Sidebottom (Collingwood), Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood), Zach Merrett (Essendon), Mason Redman), Sean Darcy (Fremantle), Alex Pearce (Fremantle), Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast), Stephen Coniglio (GWS Giants), James Sicily (Hawthorn), Brodie Grundy (Melbourne), Bayley Fritsch (Melbourne), Angus Brayshaw (Melbourne), Steven May (Melbourne), Ben Cunnington (North Melbourne), Jy Simpkin (North Melbourne), Cam Zurhaar (North Melbourne), Nick Larkey (North Melbourne), Aliir Aliir (Port Adelaide), Dane Rampe (Sydney), Tom Liberatore (Western Bulldogs), Bailey Smith (Western Bulldogs), Adam Treloar (Western Bulldogs), Aaron Naughton (Western Bulldogs)
The trailer for #AFL23 has dropped! What do you think?
— Zero Hanger (@zerohanger) March 23, 2023
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What features will be in the AFL23 game?
Management career mode, which includes drafting and player development.
Users will also be able to create their own clubs, players and stadiums and be able to share them with other consumers.
Four-player local co-op and online play is also a feature.
The game will also include Pro Team, which is a similar concept to FIFA's Ultimate Team or MyTeam in NBA2K.
AFL23 will also have 36 legend players that will be a part of the new feature added to the Aussie rules games.
Legen... wait for it... dary!
— AFL (@AFL) April 27, 2023
36 of the game's greatest players are coming to #AFL23 pic.twitter.com/WfoKWdeMPE
Who will be commentating AFL23 game?
Anthony Hudson and Hamish McLachlan are leading the group and are joined by Daisy Pearce, Daniel Harford, Kelli Underwood and Jason Bennett.
Who is Big Ant Studios?
Big Ant Studios is an Australian video game developer based in Melbourne with a specialty in sports.
Founded in 2001, Big Ant are known for games like Cricket 19, Rugby League Live 4, AFL live and Don Bradman Cricket 14.
Big Ant Studio's involvement in the new AFL23 video game is the first time since 2011, when the original AFL Live was released.
In between now and then, Wicked Witch Software has been in control of developing the AFL games, up until the most recent one named AFL Evolution 2 in 2020.
