MLB The Show 24 is lining up to be the next installment in the baseball franchise, and coming off a decent year, fans are excited to see where San Diego Studio takes this years game.
Before we dive into the action, it’s good to know what changes are coming this year.
Here’s what we know.
MLB The Show 24: All New Gameplay Improvements
MLB The Show has always been one of the more consistent sporting titles over the years, and while others have moved towards a micro-transaction heavy style, MLB has stayed the same, as fans can more or less play the game competitively without spending real money.
While it may seem early, MLB The Show 24 is going to be fully release don March 19, 2024, and below are some of the changes SDS has outlined.
Every year, as we strive to deliver the best possible gaming experience for our players, we integrate new features while refining and improving our existing systems. This year, we’ve introduced around 400 new animations and logic improvements, meticulously addressing any remaining areas needing attention, particularly focusing on fielder urgency. Animations are fine-tuned to ensure seamless integration into every conceivable situation, from routine plays, to relays off the wall, to high-pressure moments like rundowns and run saving double plays to end an inning. By prioritizing smarter AI and efficient animations, we strive to elevate the realism and strategic depth of defensive gameplay.
- New Animations: Roughly 400 new animations and logic improvements meticulously address any remaining areas needing attention focusing on fielder urgency.
- New Throws: Added a variety of new 1B throws from the ground to all bases, that enable 1B to efficiently make throws from all overstretch scenarios.
- Pitcher Animations: To combat the new disengagement rule, additional animations will allow pitchers to step off to fake throw and potentially nab the runner trying to take advantage of the third disengagement.
- Base Sizes: Fans will also notice the new base sizes in ’24, and of course we’ve captured new logic and tag animations to account for the extra coverage needed.
Another interface that saw changes and improvements was Pinpoint Pitching. Four new pitching gestures have been included, bringing the number up to 14. We’ve also made some additional changes to the sinker, which is now more difficult to execute based on community feedback. As a result of these new implementations, user skill will continue to be of the utmost importance. You can see the new additions below, along with just how challenging some of them can be due to doubling back over themselves. Additionally, you’ll now also get to experience Pinpoint from the lefty’s perspective as all the gestures are flipped when throwing from that side.
Pitching Changes
Pinpoint pitching is getting quite a few changes this year, and it could be tricker than ever to perfect the mechanic.
Another interface that saw changes and improvements was Pinpoint Pitching. Four new pitching gestures have been included, bringing the number up to 14. We’ve also made some additional changes to the sinker, which is now more difficult to execute based on community feedback. As a result of these new implementations, user skill will continue to be of the utmost importance. You can see the new additions below, along with just how challenging some of them can be due to doubling back over themselves. Additionally, you’ll now also get to experience Pinpoint from the lefty’s perspective as all the gestures are flipped when throwing from that side.
