Much of MLB The Show 26’s life cycle has been affected by server problems and a slow UI, which was partially addressed in the game’s first post-launch update that was released during early access. On March 20, the MLB The Show 26 team will drop another update to fix many bugs nested within the game.
MLB The Show 26 patch 1.003 notes
Here is what’s included in the March 20 update for MLB The Show 26:
General
- Various fixes to attribute carousel displays
- Fixed the flickering on players in presentations.
- Fixed a bug that caused light strobing in pre-game intro presentations.
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where pitchers’ velocity in the front end could differ from their in-game velocities.
- Fixed an issue with the pulse pitching display where the outer ring would not shrink to the size of the inner ring.
- Fixed issue where steal opportunities would not happen when player locked as a catcher if Catcher Opportunities were set to Impact Plays.
Diamond Dynasty
- Fixed a crash that could occur in Classic Mode Mini Seasons.
- Users will now be brought back to the program of a completed moment after the moment is completed.
- Various fixes for lineup and squad screen displays
Road To The Show
- Fixes for multiple on-field cameras in player lock.
- Fixed a bug where intro presentations would appear blank when the user selects “play next game”.
- User will now receive their trade update from agent Stephanie before they get traded in AA.
- Fixed a bug where the walk-up music might play an incorrect song for player.
- Various bug fixes to perk system
- Adjusted CPU pitchers to be more accurate when calling pitches as the catcher.
- Fixed a bug where home run record presentation might not show after breaking the record.
Franchise
- Fixed a bug that could affect rookie eligibility and service time.
- Fixed a bug where legend players could be flagged as two-way players.
- Fixed a bug where a team could be awarded an extra prospect promotion incentive pick for the same player.
- Fixed a bug where pitchers on your bench will not display a secondary position on the lineup screen.
- Fixed missing Projected Free Agents list in Spring Training on Franchise Home.
- Fixed issue in Player Search where Pop Time would yield no results. Also fixed the search issue with Relief Pitchers.
- Improved trade feedback messaging.
- Improvement in box scores to indent the box score line of defensive subs.
Miscellaneous
- Various audio bug fixes
Updated Player Models
- Ronald Acuña Jr.
- Alec Bohm
- Cam Booser
- Connor Brogdon
- Pete Crow-Armstrong
- Seranthony Dominguez
- Chase Dollander
- Jeremiah Estrada
- Matt Festa
- Freddy Fermin
- Tony Gonsolin
- Hunter Greene
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Robert Hassell III
- Tanner Houck
- Justin Martinez
- Mason Miller
- Brandon Nimmo
- Joey Ortiz
- Vinnie Pasquantino
- Dalton Rushing
- Daniel Schneemann
- Tony Santillan
- Marcus Semien
- Framber Valdez
- George Valera
- Matt Waldron
- Ryan Weathers
This update is filled with miscellaneous bug fixes, as well as a crash correction for Diamond Dynasty Mini Seasons.
Several bug fixes for Franchise Mode, including ones that addressed legend players and draft pick awards via PPI, were also addressed.
Sony also updated more player models for MLB The Show. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Hunter Greene, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Ronald Acuña Jr. were among those who received new in-game models.
The update will go live on March 20 at 7 AM ET/4 AM PT for all consoles.
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