MLB The Show 23 Patch #2 should arrive tomorrow around 7:00 a.m. ET for all platforms. THE update will touch virtually every mode in the game, so the patch notes are quite detailed. Above all, the gameplay will not be affected.
As always, discuss the next update in the comments and let us know what you see when the patch arrives in the morning.
UPDATE: (4-6) Patch is available.
GENERAL
- Two-way players can no longer exist as a pitcher and infield position player simultaneously.
- Fixed an issue where the Rally Monkey quirk displayed an incorrect quirk icon.
- Fixed an issue that caused CPU-controlled teams to wear the default home or road team uniform instead of the user-chosen uniform when selecting teams.
DIAMOND DYNASTY
- Removed blurring from Community Market UI when placing buy/sell orders.
- Improved UI speed for Conquest mode in Diamond Dynasty.
- Proper team colors and logos are now correctly displayed in WBC moments.
- Fixed a bug that displayed incorrect team logos and game summaries in mini-seasons.
- Fixed an issue that prevented users from equipping custom uniforms.
ONLINE FACE-TO-FACE
- Referees now display the appropriate animations when reacting to calls during a check swing.
- Fixed an issue where lands would “jump” and land far from their intended location.
- Fixed an issue that prevented players from exiting the bullpen quick menu.
COOPERATIVE
- Fixed an issue where quick change artwork could remain on screen.
- Fixed an issue where bullpen displays could remain on screen after returning to play.
- Removed the option to use created stadiums to avoid cross-generation matchmaking issues.
- General gameplay stability improvements.
- Fixed an issue where defensive players were in different defensive positions depending on user settings.
- Fixed an issue where the “Unable to Launch” icon could remain on screen.
- Stability fixes added in launcher selection screen.
- Improved stability and fixed various bugs that could cause crashes during gameplay.
STADIUM CREATOR
- Added sorting and wall height options.
- Fixed an issue that allowed users to exceed the maximum accessory limit.
- Fixed an issue that allowed some props to enter the playing field.
- Fixed an issue with glowing props in night mode.
- Light towers can no longer hinder the batter’s eye.
- Improved lighting for nighttime gaming.
- Various stability fixes.
- Various prop fixes.
THE SHOW ROUTE
- Removed an inaccurate description when exiting a tutorial.
- Updated areas where pitch notes were not displayed correctly in the Ballplayer HUB.
- “Clutch” now displays as “P Clutch” for launchers.
- Fixed an issue where users were not properly rewarded when walking with bases charged.
- The equipped Bat stripe style now displays correctly when entering a game.
- Fixed an issue that prevented users from returning to MLB after being sent to Triple-A.
- All Star Socks will now display correctly.
MARCH TO OCTOBER AND DEDUCTIBLE
- Hall of Fame inductees will now display their correct position on the Team Achievements screen.
- Hall of Fame inductees who were free agents at the time of their retirement will now be displayed under the team they most recently played for in the Team Achievements screen.
- Fixed a software lock occurring after simulating future years in Franchise.
- Two-way players will now remain in the game as a DH when they are eliminated as a pitcher during the All-Star Game.
- Fixed an issue where some prospects had inflated contracts.
- Modern crowds are now displayed when selecting an NLB stadium after moving a team.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when entering a team’s depth map.
- Custom team logos will now display correctly during the amateur draft.
- Users now have the option to manually correct AA playoff rosters after the MLB regular season ends.
- Fixed an issue where pinch hitters were forced to stay in the game as pitchers when the DH rule was disabled.
- General stability improvements.
STORIES
- Fixed an issue where stubs were not updating correctly after completing Storylines moments.
- Various quality of life improvements.
HOME DERBY
- Opponent’s home runs will now count correctly.
POST-SEASON FASHION
- Fixed an issue that displayed incorrect team matchups when scrolling through the calendar.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Fixed a typo in dynamic challenges.
- Fixed a visual bug where strikes were called as bullets in the Options Explorer.
- Improved crowd lighting in replays.
- Graphical improvements to skin textures for created players.
- Updated over 500 player portrait images with new 2023 photos. These images can be seen throughout the game in various areas.
- Updated various typos throughout the game.
- The size of the Citi Field scoreboard has been reduced.
- Added a new AR dashboard layout.
- Various presentation bug fixes and polishing.
DEVELOPER NOTES
- There are no changes to gameplay balancing at this time.
