In one of the weirdest stories I’ve ever written, 2020 game AFL Evolution 2 is being re-released as Aussie Rules Evolution 2 without licensed teams, The game will release on July 18th and at the time of writing is an OG Nintendo Switch exclusive. It’s listed on EB Games HERE.
The game was originally created by Wicked Witch and published by TruBlu entertainment before Big Ant and Nacon studios re-gained the rights to AFL games and released AFL 23 and AFL 26.
We’re still looking into it, but Aussie Rules Evolution 2 is only listed for release on Nintendo Switch 2, and looks to be a very similar game to that released in 2020, except obviously the lack of licensed teams/players, and it also has AI assisted commentary due to the game not being able to use commentary from AFL registered commentators.
The product listing reads: “Aussie Rules Evolution 2. No licensed teams just pure fun and great gameplay! Jam packed with the thrills and spills of the Aussie Rules game.”
In regards to why the game is only coming to Switch, we speculate that this could be because AFL 23 and AFL 26 have not yet released on the Nintendo Switch, meaning that the publisher is able to re-release this game (without any AFL branding) on the Switch, but again, we’re still looking into this.
We’ll keep you posted on developments, but for now, you can head to the EB Games listing HERE, and there’s a bunch of screenshots and the feature list for the game below:
THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES!
Aussie Rules Evolution 2. No licensed teams just pure fun and great gameplay! Jam packed with the thrills and spills of the Aussie Rules game.
- Intuitive Gameplay – Tight controls and smart AI help create a true reflection of the modern Aussie Rules Game.
- Extensive Career – Pursue your goals with greater depth, with improved draft, free agency and state leagues running simultaneously with the AFL!
- Customisation Options – Includes Guernsey Creator along with Player and Team Management in the FanHub to create and share* your own dream team! AI formations and strategic positioning of players making the game realistic and challenging for the experienced rugby heads.
- Challenging Online – Play head to head to make it to the top of the online leaderboard, or team up with your mates with connections of up to 8 consoles!
- Commentary – AI assisted commentary.