Since the release of AFL Evolution 2, the license has moved to Big Ant Studios. If you are looking for a modern AFL gaming experience, consider these alternatives: Release Date Availability April 2020 Wicked Witch Physical only (Delisted) AFL 23 Big Ant Studios Digital & Physical AFL 26 Big Ant Studios Digital & Physical

Users often report issues with these versions, such as "suspended player" bugs or inability to swap players on the interchange. Comparison of Evolution 2 vs. Successors

An "unlicensed" version of the game, titled Aussie Rules Evolution 2 , was released for the Nintendo Switch in July 2025. It features the same gameplay as the original but uses generic teams and uniforms to avoid licensing issues.

Free installers from non-official sources frequently bundle harmful software.

Players who purchased the game digitally before its removal in January 2023 can still redownload it from their respective platform libraries. Important Safety Warning

An Australian football game is getting a license-free re-release

Official digital "free downloads" for do not exist , as the game was a commercial title released in 2020 by Tru Blu Entertainment and Wicked Witch. Furthermore, the game was pulled from digital storefronts (Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store) in January 2023 following the expiration of its AFL licensing. Availability and Access (as of April 2026)

You can still find physical copies for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One through second-hand retailers like EB Games Australia .