Baseball fans, MLB The Show 23 goes live tomorrow! With that in mind, let’s talk modes to get you started.
new legend*
Play as over 180 Legends from all eras of baseball. New legends such as Derek Jeter, David Wright, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa join the Hall of Fame and the star-studded list of intergenerational talent. With great pitchers to choose from such as Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson and closer Mariano Rivera, Ken can create a dream outfield with Griffey his Jr., Willie Mays and Babe Ruth. Look for some Hidden Legends to be announced post-launch through live content and roster updates when you go online.
gameplay update
In 2022-23, the gameplay development team at San Diego Studios will continue to strive to reach all types of players.
- High defensive attributes are more important than ever. The gap between high and low defensive ability players in the game is more pronounced. A player with a low defensive attribute reacts slower than a player with a high defensive attribute, and jumps worse from the plate to contact.
- When it comes to throwing interfaces, there are several options depending on the skill and engagement level of the player. Buttons and analogues, a more player-friendly interface, rely heavily on arm accuracy attributes calibrated to MLB stats. Improve your game with a button accuracy meter that gives you full control over your throws.
- Pitcher and batter dynamics are better than ever with a revamped competitive gameplay engine. Casual or simulation fans, don’t worry. These gameplay styles have also been adjusted and balanced.
- Added over 5,000 gameplay animations to MLB The Show 23. Hundreds of new animations including foul ball captures, dives, various hot shots in corners and, as always, animations for urgency and efficiency.
face scan
The Face Scan feature allows you to scan and upload your face to MLB The Show 23 using 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. Once you’ve linked the companion app to your MLB The Show account, take a selfie from the app and press the upload button prompt. Upload your face scan into the game to edit hairstyles, facial hair, and fine-tune skin tones. You can use your new avatar with your face in any game mode that supports created players.
Franchise mode improvements
Both Franchise Mode and March-October received overhauls to their amateur draft scouting and signing systems this year, but that’s not all.
- New postseason format
- Changes to CBAs
- Full implementation of the Otani rule
- Competitiveness Balance Tax Update
- minimum salary
- Updated MLB Draft Experience
- amateur scout system
Diamond Dynasty*
This year it’s all about themed teams with new captains to strengthen them and the return of the Team Affinity program full of diamond rewards from all 30 clubs. Also new to MLB The Show 23, play with friends and earn rewards in new ranked online co-op 2 vs. 2 or 3 vs. 3. ** Combine the best player items from your Diamond Dynasty inventory to rank up and unlock rewards.
Other new features in Diamond Dynasty:
- World Baseball Classic Pre-launch kits and 100+ players to earn
- Sets and seasons mean progressing towards 95-99 OVR players all the time with XP reward passes, team affinities, and special programs.
- Mini-season 2.0 features rotating themes, rewards and 7 new stadiums for CPU-controlled teams
- Diamond Dynasty Designated Hitter – Who’s Your Best DH?
MLB The Show 23 Brings Storylines A New Gaming Experience Celebrating The Black League
We couldn’t be happier to finally introduce the Black League to MLB The Show. This is a special project for San Diego Studios and we are grateful to work with the player’s family, the Negro League Baseball Museum and NLBM President Bob Kendrick to bring these stories to life in a video game.
MLB The Show 23 (Storyline Season 1*) introduces eight Negro League players and their stories, narrated by Bob Kendrick. With this multi-year partnership with the Negro League Baseball Museum, our goals align with the museum to educate, enlighten and inspire by celebrating the rich history of the Negro Leagues.
We couldn’t be more excited that MLB The Show 23 is coming to PlayStation.
*Internet connection required for online features.
**Online multiplayer requires internet connection and online subscription.