Are MLB The Show 23 servers down today? Users report issues with online modes

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MLB The Show 23 servers ran into some major issues on April 17, and the developers officially acknowledged the problem on their Twitter account. The problem became public thanks to community posts on social media that complained about the issues players have been facing.

It’s unclear as to what might have caused the problem in the first place. As of now, online game modes appear to be the most affected, and there is little players can do to address the issue on their end. However, keeping track of server status updates can help them resume playing MLB The Show 23 once the problem is fixed.

MLB The Show 23 was released on April 28, following four days of early access. While there have been issues with the game freezing during online matches, the server connectivity has remained largely stable, and this is the first instance where a large number of players have faced issues connecting to the game.

It’s easy to find out if the servers aren’t working since the game's official Twitter account usually makes important announcements when the servers encounter major issues. You can always follow this account to find all the vital information about the game and its contents. They will also likely make a follow-up post when the servers are restored.

Alternatively, you can check websites like Downdetector to determine if servers are functioning normally. The process is quite easy:

As mentioned above, the server disruptions have inconvenienced the community. However, the game also has a variety of single-player experiences that players can try out in case the online modes are not working. These include popular modes such as Franchise and March to October.

In addition to these modes, MLB The Show 23 has also introduced a new mode called