MLB The Show 24 Patch #3 Available Today - Patch Notes

MLB The Show 24 patch #3 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow at 7:00 AM ET on all platforms. There are quite a few fixes in the update for various modes including a pitcher energy fix for two-way players coming in from the bullpen in Diamond Dynasty mode.

UPDATE: (3-28) The patch is available today and yes… They are aware of the distorted player likeness issues. Here are just a few examples that seem to be happening in Diamond Dynasty mode, including a short player, big head glitch.

Check out the patch notes below along with additional details on balance changes specifically for Matt Waldron and his knuckleball, co-op cooldown adjustments and XP Cap in Diamond Dynasty.

GENERAL 

• – Fixed a bug that would cause inconsistent pinpoint timing for pitchers with quick deliveries when pitching from the stretch.
• – Fixed an issue where controller vibration would fail to turn off after completing certain tutorials. 
• – Fixed an issue where Matt Waldron would spin after a strikeout animation. 
• – Fixed various tagging issues that could happen due to larger base sizes. 
• – Fixed a crash when entering Moments. 
• – Fixed an issue causing network errors when entering Play Now Daily Rosters. 
• – Fixed an issue where the CPU was throwing balls at an excessively high rate. 
• – Two-way players will now be eligible for the Home Run Derby in Franchise and Road to the Show. 

DIAMOND DYNASTY 

• – Pitcher energy for two-way players who enter a game from the bullpen will now function properly.  
• – Fixed a bug in Mini-Seasons where if the user added the same player card on their team the CPU cards stats would display in-game for the user’s team stats. 
• – Fixed a crash when exiting Mini Seasons.
• – Fixed an issue that would cause the wrong bat skin to be displayed in-game.
• – Reduced the strobing that occurred when a user simulates through Conquest. 

ONLINE HEAD-TO-HEAD 

• – Fixed an issue where defensive shifts were not lining up correctly. 
• – Fixed a freeze that would occur when loading into a game.
• – Fixed a bug where users could become stuck with the “Waiting For…” notification displayed on screen in online gameplay. 
• – Fixed an issue where offensive players or teammates of the active fielder would witness abrupt changes in player location (warping) in the outfield. 
• – General stability improvements.

CO-OP 

• – Fixed an issue where throw meters would not appear when using button accuracy. 
• – Fixed multiple instances where freezes could happen after an in-game substitution. 
• – Fixed a bug related to pause timers that could cause the game to freeze. 

ROAD TO THE SHOW 

• – Users will no longer be invited to the Future Stars game while in the MLB. 
• – Implemented new Future Stars Game intros.
• – Fixed an issue where players would get stuck in a loop of the same defensive play repeatedly. 
• – Various pronoun commentary adjustments for both female and male players.
• – Players will no longer have the number 42 on their jersey during a Draft Combine game.   

FRANCHISE 

• – Fixed a crash while simulating past draft day with certain custom rosters. 
• – Fixed a crash while simulating to the Futures Game with certain custom rosters. 
• – Adjustment made to text colors in the Contract Management screen. 
• – Draft Board will now show drafted player positions. 

STORYLINES 

• – Fixed issue where the nodes in year 1998 would be marked as complete when pressing ‘Down’ to navigate to the 1998 map from 1996. 
• – Fixed a server exception error that was occurring due to disconnecting from storylines and trying to re-enter the mode. 
• – Fixed issue where the Jeter background SFX would continue after disconnecting and returning to the main front-end menus.   
• – Fixed a bug that caused the box score to display the same name for both teams in game. 
• – Fixed Buck Leonard’s “Student of the Game” moment.

CUSTOM LEAGUES 

• – Fixed an issue that would cause a challenge failed error when matching up with another user.

MISCELLANEOUS 

• – Various commentary and presentation updates and adjustments. 
• – The addition of the MiLB Copa de la Diversion uniforms for Double-A and Triple-A.   
• – Fixed a graphic issue on the 400ft centerfield wall at the Roger Centre.
• – Updated Roy Halladay HOF logo at the Rogers Centre.
• – Various UI improvements for improved legibility.

NINTENDO SWITCH 

• – Fixed a crash when entering game modes in Diamond Dynasty.
• – Fixed a freeze that could occur when playing with single Joy-Cons during online gameplay. 
• – Fixed inconsistencies on the right field jumbotron in Busch Stadium.

XBOX

• – Fixed an issue that could cause a soft lock on Xbox during bootup.