Baseball fans, MLB The Show 23 launches tomorrow! With that in mind, let’s discuss the modes to get you started.
New Legends*
Play as over 180 legends from all eras of baseball. New legends Derek Jeter, David Wright, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and more join a star-studded list of Hall of Famers and generational talent. You can create your dream outfield with Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and Babe Ruth while choosing between the greatest pitchers, such as Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson and closer Mariano Rivera. Look for a few hidden legends to announce post-launch via live content and roster updates when you tune in online.
Gameplay Updates
From 22-23, San Diego Studio’s gameplay development team continues to strive to reach all types of gamers.
- The high field attribute matters more than ever. The disparity between players in the game with high and low field attributes is more noticeable. Players with a lower Fielding attribute will react slower and have poorer contact jumps off the start compared to players with a high Fielding attribute.
- When it comes to our throwing interfaces, we have a few to choose from based on player skill and level of commitment. Our more player-friendly interfaces, Buttons and Analog, rely heavily on the Arm Accuracy attribute, which has been tuned to be in line with MLB stats. Improve your game with the Button Accuracy Meter, where you have full control of your shots.
- The pitcher-batter dynamic is better than ever with the revamped competitive game engine. And don’t worry, Casual or Simulation fans, we’ve adjusted and balanced those playstyles as well.
- We’ve added over 5,000 game animations to MLB The Show 23. We have hundreds of new animations ranging from: foul rob, dives, variety of hot shots in the corners and, as always, animations for urgency and efficiency.
face scan
The Face Scan feature will allow you to scan your face and upload it to MLB The Show 23 with a compatible internet-connected mobile device and a compatible internet-connected console. Download the MLB The Show companion app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Take your selfie from the app and tap the download button prompt once you’ve linked your companion app to your MLB The Show account. Once you’ve uploaded your facial scan to the game, you can edit your hairstyle, facial hair, and refine your skin tone. You can use your new avatar with your face in all game modes that support your created player.
Franchise Mode Improvements
Franchise mode and March To October both received revisions to the scouting and amateur signature system this year, but that’s not all.
- New post-season format
- ABC Changes
- Full implementation of the Ohtani Rule
- Competitive Balance Tax Update
- Minimum wages
- MLB Draft Experience Update
- Amateur scouting system
Diamond Dynasty*
This year it’s themed teams with new captains that strengthen your squad and the return of Team Affinity programs loaded with Diamond rewards from all 30 clubs. Plus, new to MLB The Show 23, play with your friends to earn rewards in the new 2v2 or 3v3 ranked online co-op. **Combine your best player items from your Diamond Dynasty inventory and rank up to unlock rewards.
Additional new features in Diamond Dynasty:
- World Baseball Classic Uniforms and over 100 players to earn at launch
- Sets and Seasons mean you’ll progress towards 95-99 OVR players all the time in the XP reward path, team affinity, and special programs.
- Mini Seasons 2.0 with rotating themes, rewards and seven new stadiums for CPU-controlled teams
- Designated hitter in Diamond Dynasty – who will be your best DH?
MLB The Show 23 presents Storylines a new gaming experience celebrating the black leagues
We couldn’t be happier to finally introduce the Black Leagues to MLB The Show. This is a special project for San Diego Studio, and we are so grateful and grateful to partner with the players’ families, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and NLBM President Bob Kendrick to bring these stories to life in a video game. .
MLB The Show 23 (Storylines Season 1*) features eight Negro League players and their stories, as told by Bob Kendrick. With this multi-year partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, our goals align with museums to educate, enlighten and inspire by celebrating the rich history of the Negro Leagues.
We couldn’t be more excited for MLB The Show 23 to release on PlayStation.
* Internet connection required for online features.
** Online multiplayer requires internet connection and online subscription.
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