Cricket 24 - General Discussion

A wild guess but maybe after the new law passed yesterday thereby granting financial support to gaming industries, BA might now be able to spend more on licences and hence try to lay hands on licences of as many countries as possible, especially those who are participating in upcoming wc... nevertheless after recent announcement 5 major cricket playing nations remain to be licenced..i.e. India, SA, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Srilanka, however most of the players from these countries would already be licenced since they play either in IPL or PSL...
 
So now it's delayed until October, how do I start the Ashes with all the Pre match anthems etc etc but it being played in England..?
 
So complete "overhaul" of fielding system announcement is what scares me. Ominously similar to C22. Not too hyped about license if in the end, we'll play with a "licensed" white skin Wanindu Hasaranga. 

Looking forward to lead my country to win a WC atleast though. Because Rohit and co... Tumse na ho payega (not your cup of tea)
 
i remember the same script being presented during the launch of cricket 22, now being altered with few changes for cricket 24. Thats it !
From the Cricket 22 Press Release:

"All-new bowling and fielding controls; whether it’s a feisty fast bouncer, or the satisfying “snap” as you hurl the ball from the infield for a precision run-out, Cricket 22 features refined, tight controls that enable you to play your best game of cricket."

From the Cricket 24 Press Release:

"All new fielding; A complete overhaul of the fielding systems to provide the most realistic and responsive fielding controls ever seen in a cricket video game."

Imagine creating "refined, tight controls that enable you to play your best game of cricket", then overhauling them just 2 years later....

Also,

Cricket 22:

"A deep, narrative-driven career mode; you are in control on and off the field. You manage your training and press conferences, deal with injuries, and decide your path towards international glory!"

Cricket 24:

"Career Mode; Follow the journey of your player from club cricketer all the way to the international stage, developing your skills and growing your fan base as you hone your craft to become the next big thing in cricket. Cricket 24 gives you more control in determining your destiny, becoming a short-form hero, focusing on the Test team, or trying to balance both on your way to cricketing stardom."

Apparently, according to both, we are "in control". I'm unsure anyone who played the 22 career felt like they were in control of anything, so it'll be interesting to see what 24 brings.

Also also....

Pro teams completely omitted from the bullet point headlines of the latest press release. This was from April:

"Pro Team; Collect player cards and build your cricket dream team. Take on weekly challenges in single player game play, or go online against the world. Join with your friends to compete at teambuilding in The Auction mode."

And now it's not even mentioned. That's a pretty sizable red flag to me, especially if you combine it by saying you need more time for getting the licenced teams and players right (which I don't believe either, but that's just me).

I am happy about Pro Team though, as it's a mode I have zero interest in.

To the folk who also keep mentioning the new laws and more money = a better game, I don't have enough time in the day to list all the big budget games that prove this one completely and utterly false. I'd say solid planning and realistic resource management probably make for better games. Solid planning (knocking release dates back) and resource management (removing previously promoted features) aren't filling me with hope here.

That came across as far too negative, which wasn't my intention, but I don't think I want to read it back and edit it now haha Just pointing out things that had occurred to me.

Cya in 3 months.
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So complete "overhaul" of fielding system announcement is what scares me. Ominously similar to C22.
You beat me to it. I was too busy rambling about loads of other stuff instead :grinopen:
 
There was one feature which I had been hoping would make an entry since DBC14 - Ability to bowl a beamer (at least in Career mode to rule out abuse in online play). I don't think it ever made the cut till date.
 
When they announced the game in April 2023 i thought they need to get a move on as the first date was 16th June seemed not there far off, the lack of communication i found the most frustrating thing, although disappointing in one sense about the delay at least we know the release date now and hopefully we might get a better though not perfect game now
 
  • Melbourne, 22 June 2023 — Big Ant Studios and NACON announced today that Cricket 24will release on 5 October 2023, for PS5 TM , PS4 TM , Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Set to feature more licensed content than any other cricket video game before, Cricket 24 will include teams and nations from all around the globe, creating the most complete video game simulation of cricket seen to date.

    Create and take your player from club cricket to international fame in Career Mode or challenge your friends online regardless of platform via cross platform multiplayer support, all taking place in over 50 highly detailed and official stadiums.
    Building the most realistic cricket game ever!
    • The Ashes; Cricket 24 will feature the biggest rivalry in cricket – The Ashes. Detailed cutscenes put the user into the moment as gamers get the chance to play out their very own Ashes journey. Feel a part of the team with press conferences and team training sessions. Unique commentary allows for complete immersion. Experience The Ashes playing as a single player, or as a member of the Australian or English teams.
    • Official Licenses; Over 200 players with full photogrammetry. Major cricket nations including Australia, England, Pakistan, West Indies, New Zealand and Ireland with more to be announced over the coming months. The biggest tournaments including The Ashes, the KFC BBL and Weber WBBL, The Hundred, the Caribbean Premier League and the Pakistan Super League, plus a number of ‘to be announced’ professional Indian T20 teams, along with more than 50 highly detailed official stadiums.
    • Career Mode; Follow the journey of your player from club cricketer all the way to the international stage, developing your skills and growing your fan base as you hone your craft to become the next big thing in cricket. Cricket 24 gives you more control in determining your destiny, becoming a short-form hero, focusing on the Test team, or trying to balance both on your way to cricketing stardom.
    • All new fielding; A complete overhaul of the fielding systems to provide the most realistic and responsive fielding controls ever seen in a cricket video game.
    • Cross Platform; Fully cross platform. Play online against your friends and the world’s best players with no platform restrictions. Create and share custom content across all platforms including stadiums, players, teams and more with the Academy.
  • “We can’t wait for cricket fans to be able to experience and play Cricket 24, leading their favourite Test, One Day or T20 team to victory in the most realistic cricket video game ever made,” said Big Ant Studios CEO, Ross Symons. “After a decade of experience the Big Ant Studios team are the leading cricket video game developers in the world. We are really excited to offer our fans Cricket 24 this October, a cricket game with greater immersion and depth than any that have come before it.” added Symons.

    Release details:
    Cricket 24 releases on 5 October 2023.

    Fans that buy the game on PlayStation ® 4 and Xbox One will be able to upgrade for free when they purchase the current generation of hardware.
    Cricket 24 for Nintendo Switch TM will be available in November 2023.
Licences are great and all, but I look forward to the meltdown here when we have Bald Babar Azam in the game.
 
I guess it could be released in a week but half the new licenses look like Ireland and New Zealand on the last game.

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By the time the game launches, NZ will have new sponsors on their kits. Y'know, maybe it's a great thing that BAS don't pursue licenses for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka given how they keep changing their kits every week. Big Ant wouldn't be able to cope.
 
By the time the game launches, NZ will have new sponsors on their kits. Y'know, maybe it's a great thing that BAS don't pursue licenses for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka given how they keep changing their kits every week. Big Ant wouldn't be able to cope.
They'd have to patch the game every week with new kits if they ever get Sri Lanka or Afghanistan. Bangladesh have been somewhat restrained in the last six months.
 

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