AFL 26, the latest installment in the Australian Football League video game series, has been officially announced and is set for release on May 8, 2025. Developed by Big Ant Studios, the game will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
The cover features Carlton’s dual Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps and 2024 AFLW Best and Fairest winner Ebony Marinoff. Players can anticipate several new features in AFL 26, including:
- Pro Team Mode: Build and manage your own team, competing through seasons to unlock exclusive rewards and showcase your skills.
- Player Career Mode: Experience the journey of a future star, from draft day to game-day glory, with training, progression, and milestones in both AFL and AFLW.
- Coach Mode: Take on the role of a coach, managing your team, nurturing talent, and making strategic decisions to lead your team to premiership glory.
- Exceptional Fidelity: Enjoy lifelike gameplay with detailed player models, signature skills powered by Champion Data, and realistic physical features captured using photogrammetry technology.
- Customization: Utilize Academy Tools to design and personalize clubs, players, and stadiums, sharing your creations with the community.
Pre-orders for AFL 26 are available through retailers such as JB Hi-Fi.
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