Hi Folks,

In our last update, we shared some of the new franchise features you can look forward to in Axis 27 (college stats, mock drafts, and scouting watchlists). In this update, we’re pleased to share some of the on-field gameplay changes that we hope takes the playing and viewing experience to the next level.

To that end, we’re happy to announce that we’ve added a host of situation-specific tackle animations into the game as well as completely shifting the tackling system to incorporate physics. In professional football, the way in which players tackle and are tackled is highly tied to context: Are they close to the sideline, goal line, first down line, and how big are the players involved in the tackle?

I must apologize that this development update won’t have any screenshots or videos. We are in the finishing stages of our lighting and rendering rework, and the game is not in a state to generate that type of media.

Normal, Power, and Speed Tackles and Tackle Breaks

In Axis 2027, tackles will be internally categorized and generated based on the velocity, mass, and positioning of the players involved in the tackle. The way in which a 180lb DB attempts to tackle a 250lb RB is very different from a LB tackling a small slot receiver. The same is true for the way in which different types of runners break out of failed tackle attempts. The new tackling system in Axis 27 replicates this and creates a much more realistic set of actions. The goal was to allow different types of runners to emerge and have their on-field animations match that style.

Sideline and Goal Line Tackles 

In addition to the changes already mentioned, Axis 27 will also feature roughly 75 new tackle animations that include field-specific tackles: Sideline and Goal Line. You can look forward to players now shoving runners out of bounds, watching backs attempt to reach for the goal line, or perhaps even vaulting over a defender into the end zone. Axis 27 will definitely have some new eye candy to raise the bar on the field!

As always, we would love to hear from you about this and chat with you about your ideas for the future of Axis Football. Feel free to use any of the links below to get in touch with us.

Discord: https://discord.gg/YFuF9TSZKV
Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/axisfootball?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AxisGames/

Best,

Danny Jugan
President & Lead Developer, Axis Games