Will There be an Axis Football 2022?

[Kronovan]

I've been skipping the series since I bought AF 2018. Mostly because unlike most players here, I'm attracted to the on field, player simulation aspect of the game. I checked the feature lists during those intervening years, but the Franchise and Coaching features seemed to be getting most of the attention.

So...I'm wondering if they'll be a new edition for 2022 and if the on field simulation will be getting some attention?

[mhorkai]

Yes, but I believe I read somewhere it will be name Axis Football 2023. They are skipping "2022" to make it more consistent with other current games such as Madden 23, OOTP 23, Pro Football Simulator 23, NBA2k23, Football Manager 23, etc...

Don't know about on field simulation, but read the on field animation and play are getting a huge overhaul.

Please correct me if I'm mistaken on either.

[redwolf9]

Already been some early beta footage of 2023 on twitch (announced in the discord and linked there too - though still using 2021 title screens).

Discord is the main hub for Axis (vs. steam forums).

Direct quote there from Danny (producer/lead programmer) from discord that will answer some of Kronovan's inquiries:
"Thank you! You'll notice a massive improvement in gameplay with the new version, but we have only added minor features in franchise mode and customization. We'll shift to move of a balanced improvement across those areas in 2024 (now that gameplay is up to par with franchise mode and customization)." --- Danny Jugen

Also: "Conservatively, there are probably 900 new animations in Axis 23" -- Danny Jugen


Here is the link showing a game with early beta: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1536811408

(...not going to comment though...people can make their own assessments so far)

[Vantose]

My biggest question is, will this one have online multiplayer so i can run a fran mode with friends?