The latest version of the Major League Baseball video game, , is out now with some new features to set it apart from last year's version,. Every year, the simulation game launches a new version, tweaking player rosters based on what is happening in the real world, as well as making updates to the virtual baseball experience to keep things fresh. For 2024's release, features Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays as its cover star.
Last year, the game introduced the Negro Leagues Mode, and based on the positive reception it garnered, the mode has come back for with new players. This story mode offers an immersive and educational look at a truly historic period for not only baseball, but America, and is created in partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Other popular game modes, such as Diamond Dynasty, Road to the Show, and Franchise Mode, are all returning as well, but even within these familiar modes, there are plenty of changes to experience.
Despite being a very controversial topic in the world of baseball, the real-world MLB changed the size of bases beginning with the 2023 season in an effort to reduce injuries and increase attempts at stealing bases. In keeping with the realistic look and feel of the simulation, has now also adjusted its base sizes to reflect the new 18-inch bases rather than 15. New logic and tag animations have been created to ensure that this adjustment does not cause any issues within gameplay.
Each year, feedback that the community of players provides is looked at to see what things might need to be adjusted for the new game. Because of this, has a redesigned menu system to provide a more seamless experience for players. With these adjustments, not only will it look more modern and clean, but it is intended to be easier for everyone to navigate to what they are looking for in the game.
Two stadiums have been added to , including Seattle's Kingdome where the Storyline mode for Derek Jeter begins. Pittsburgh's Greenlee
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