MLB The Show 23: Game Update and Server Restart

MLB The Show 23 is receiving a game update and server restart today. This update will address plenty of bugs that were in the game. It will also make some improvements to the immersion and gaming experience of players.

All of the MLB The Show 23 modes will get updates, with the Diamond Dynasty ones being arguably the most important. Worth noting that, there aren't any huge gameplay updates. Most of them are bug fixes or slight improvements to things like lighting, and UI speed.

So, without further ado, let's check out all the changes coming to MLB The Show 23.

MLB The Show 23 Game Update and Server Restart

As mentioned above, MLB The Show 23 is receiving its second game update. The game will also have a server restart at 4 AM PT/12 PM GMT. Because of that, players should complete all the games previously to the server's restart. This will avoid problems, such as losing any progress made on a certain game mode.

There are many problems this update addresses, but there won't be any gameplay changes. Instead, the update focus on fixing plenty of bugs, and improving some UI and interface aspects.

After this new update, two-way players will longer be able to exist as both Pitcher and Position players on the field at the same time. The Rally Monkey Quirk bug was also fixed, so it now shows the correct Quirk icon. MLB The Show 23 game update, also fixed a problem that made the CPU controlled teams use the default Home or Road uniforms, instead of the ones the player had selected.

These four changes are the most important since they affect all game modes. However, each game mode received some specific updates. You can find all about them below.

Diamond Dynasty

The Diamond Dynasty game mode addressed some UI problems and some minor bugs. First, the UI blur that was showing in the Community Market when you would place buy or sell orders was removed. Then, UI speed for the Conquest mode was improved.

Two minor bugs were also fixed. With the update fixing a bug that would show the incorrect team logos and game summaries in Mini Seasons. It also fixed a bug that was preventing players from equipping custom uniforms. WBC moments also have the appropriate team colours and logos displayed.

Other MLB The Show 23 Game Updates

Here is the list of the remaining updates that will be hitting the game this Thursday:

• Umpires now show the proper animations when reacting to appeals on a check swing.
• Fixed an issue where pitches would “jump” and land far from their intended location.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to exit the bullpen quick menu.
• Fixed an issue where quick shift artwork could remain on screen.
• Fixed an issue where bullpen displays could remain on screen after returning to the game.
• Removed the option to use created stadiums to prevent cross-gen matchmaking issues.
• General gameplay stability improvements.
• Fixed an issue where fielders would be in different defensive shift positions based on user settings.
• Fixed an issue where the “can’t pitch” icon could remain on screen.
• Stability fixes added in the pitcher selection screen.

• Improved stability and resolved various bugs that could cause freezes during gameplay.
• Added wall sorting and height options.
• Fixed an issue which was allowing users to exceed the maximum prop limit.
• Fixed an issue that allowed some props to enter the field of play.
• Fixed an issue with illuminated props during night mode.
• Light towers can no longer interfere with the batter’s eye.
• Improved lighting for night games.
• Various stability fixes.
• Various prop fixes.
• Removed an inaccurate description when exiting a tutorial.

• Updated areas where pitching ratings were displayed incorrectly in the Ballplayer HUB.
• “Clutch” is now displayed as “P Clutch” for pitchers.
• Fixed an issue where users were not being rewarded properly for getting walked with bases loaded.
• Equipped Bat Tape Style now displays correctly when entering a game.
• Fixed an issue where users were unable to advance back to the MLB after being sent down to Triple-A.
• All Star socks will now display correctly.
• Hall of Fame inductees will now show their correct positions in the Team Achievements screen.
• Hall of Fame inductees that were free agents at the time of their retirement will now be displayed under the team they played for most recently in the Team Achievements screen.
• Fixed a soft lock that occurred after simulating into future years in Franchise.
• Two-way players will now stay in the game as a DH when taken out as a pitcher during the All-Star Game.

• Fixed an issue where some prospects had inflated contracts.
• Modern crowds are now shown when selecting an NLB stadium after relocating a team.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when entering a team’s depth chart.
• Custom team logos will now be displayed properly during the Amateur Draft.
• Users now have the ability to manually fix AA playoff rosters after the MLB regular season has ended.
• Fixed an issue where pinch hitters were being forced to stay in the game as pitchers when the DH rule was turned off.
• General stability improvements.
• Fixed an issue where stubs were not properly updating after completing Storylines moments.
• Various quality of life improvements.

• Opponent home runs will now tally correctly.
• Fixed an issue that would display incorrect team matchups when scrolling through the calendar.
• Fixed a typo in Dynamic Challenges.
• Fixed a visual bug where strikes were being called as balls in 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 scoreboard at Citi Field has been reduced.
• Added a new AR scoreboard presentation.
• Various presentation bug fixes and polish.