MLB The Show 21 servers have received frequent restarts and maintenance, but they're down once again.
This is everything we know about servers being down in MLB The Show 21, whether Xbox Live or PlayStation Network (PSN) are having issues, and more.
Latest - Servers down following update and restart
MLB The Show 21 released Game Update 7 for the title at 4am PT (6am CT/7am ET) earlier today, and in the process did a routine server restart that's become standard to go with their updates.
While the update itself was tiny and fixed only one particular issue with vanishing stadium stands according to the patch notes, server connection reports are spiking.
Since 10am ET on May 14, 2021, reports of server connection issues in MLB The Show 21 have leapt from 38 reports to a massive 696 reports and counting.
Sony San Diego has yet to comment on the issue via the MLB The Show 21 Twitter account, but will likely do so there if maintenance is done to resolve this problem.
MLB The Show 21 Servers Down: Diamond Dynasty Status
If you're attempting to play Diamond Dynasty or any other mode in MLB The Show 21 online and running into issues with connectivity and servers, you likely aren't alone.
As of May 14, 2021 at Noon ET, there are still recent reports on Down Detector that users are having problems with server connection and the ability to login.
Server maintenance is often done for MLB The Show 21 at 4am PT (7am ET), but there is no known currently scheduled maintenance that has been announced.
You can follow this link to see the latest reports by users for MLB The Show 21.
Are PlayStation Network (PSN) and Xbox Live down?
If there's not currently an issue with the servers for MLB The Show 21, another thing that could disrupt online play is the status of PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
PSN Status: All services are up and running.
As of May 14, 2021 at Noon ET, there are no known issues with the PlayStation Network and all PSN services should be operating as expected.
You can follow this link to check the current status of the PlayStation Network.
Xbox Live Status: All services are up and running.
As of May 14, 2021 at Noon ET, there are no known issues with Xbox Live and all services should be operating as expected.
You can follow this link to check the current status of Xbox Live services.
How to Fix "Unhandled Server Exception Occurred" in The Show
If you're trying to enjoy MLB The Show 21 and get an "Unhandled Server Exception Occurred" error message, there are a few ways to try and remedy the problem.
However, keep in mind that the reason for the error could be on the side of MLB The Show 21 servers and as such these fixes aren't guaranteed to resolve the issue.
The first course of action should be closing out the game on your console and attempting to relaunch it, followed by a full console restart.
If neither of these methods works, go to network settings on your console to test connection and verify online connectivity.
If your connection is good, Xbox Live and PSN are up, and these attempts don't keep the error from happening, the issue is likely with MLB The Show 21 servers.
You can click here to submit a ticket to Sony San Diego in order to ensure they are aware of the problem and can work to resolve it.
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