AFL 26 is a commendable iteration that refines its predecessors' foundation while introducing meaningful improvements. The enhanced marking system, deeper tactical options and more challenging goalkicking contribute to a more engaging experience, despite the persistence of some long-standing issues. While the PlayStation 5 version is fast for load times...
AFL 262025
AFL 26
2025 Nacon65Worthwhile
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $59.99
- $59.99
- $59.99
- $69.99
Game modes
- 2–4 players
- 2–4 players
- 2 players
Details
- Launch
- May 7, 2025
- Developer
- Big Ant Studios
- Publisher
- Nacon
- Themes
- -
Overview
Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. Feel every hit, hear every roar, and live every moment with unmatched authenticity and intensity. From the first bounce to the final siren, the action is fast, fierce, and true to the game. With lifelike gameplay, roaring crowds, expert commentary, and all the drama of real AFL, you’re not just watching the game — you’re in it. This is footy, redefined.
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Reception
Press75
Players53
GoodMediocre- OpenCritic75from 3 reviews
AFL 26 is for the fans who love their footy enough to forgive the rough edges, push through the clunky gameplay, and accept the long-standing frustrations that have plagued AFL games for decades and likely always will, to chase their dream of lifting the Premiership Cup.
Being a fan of AFL video games is a lot like supporting North Melbourne. You convince yourself that things are about to turn around. You latch on to bright spots and get excited about experienced talent returning to steer the ship. But in the end, you often have a miserable experience as you force yourself through each game. Thankfully, AFL 26 bucks...
Those gripes and wishlish items are minor issues that would be nice to see Big Ant address in future titles, but I don’t want to take anything away from AFL 26. It plays incredibly well and has had a lot of effort put into it, despite being a game that only really has Australia to count on as far as marketability. What’s more, Big Ant’s still patching...