Why Buy The Show 21

[Ranger Fan]

There hasn't been 1 single thing put out that makes me want to go out and buy this years version. Unless you have a PS5 and can get stadium creator it looks like nothing else was added other than cross platform. With the rosters being a mess and the fact the game isn't coming out until the middle of April then why would anyone buy this years version of the show and this comes from someone who has purchased every version since its inception. If there were any other updates then they would have mentioned them by now. As a franchise only player I keep hoping that the basic things can be fixed and yet year after year it is ignored

1. Rotate Inner League schedules ( Simply no excuse on why this hasn't been fixed.
2. Auto base running (Singles on balls hit to the wall, Guys not tagging from 3rd on Fly balls in the gap)
3. Not nearly enough injuries to pitchers. Most are just hurt and still make the next start
4. Progression of rookies suck. A rated prospects are still rated in the 60's 5 years in to a franchise

The Interleague scheduling is mind boggling. Its unreal the graphics on this game but to not pay any attention to something game platforms could do 15 years ago is just pure lazy. To play the same teams year after year because no one in the development team is smart or cares enough to put this simple feature in is ridiculous. Hell just save schedules from the past 4 cycles and put them in the game. There has to be a logical solution. I'm not even going to get in to rain outs and double hitters. Why can games of 15 years ago make this happen but the Show ignores this year after year

[Archie56]

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There hasn't been 1 single thing put out that makes me want to go out and buy this years version. Unless you have a PS5 and can get stadium creator it looks like nothing else was added other than cross platform. With the rosters being a mess and the fact the game isn't coming out until the middle of April then why would anyone buy this years version of the show and this comes from someone who has purchased every version since its inception. If there were any other updates then they would have mentioned them by now. As a franchise only player I keep hoping that the basic things can be fixed and yet year after year it is ignored



1. Rotate Inner League schedules ( Simply no excuse on why this hasn't been fixed.

2. Auto base running (Singles on balls hit to the wall, Guys not tagging from 3rd on Fly balls in the gap)

3. Not nearly enough injuries to pitchers. Most are just hurt and still make the next start

4. Progression of rookies suck. A rated prospects are still rated in the 60's 5 years in to a franchise



The Interleague scheduling is mind boggling. Its unreal the graphics on this game but to not pay any attention to something game platforms could do 15 years ago is just pure lazy. To play the same teams year after year because no one in the development team is smart or cares enough to put this simple feature in is ridiculous. Hell just save schedules from the past 4 cycles and put them in the game. There has to be a logical solution. I'm not even going to get in to rain outs and double hitters. Why can games of 15 years ago make this happen but the Show ignores this year after year

They haven't even gotten into their Twitch streams yet. That's when most of the information gets released. This thread is not going to end well. Also, calling devs lazy in these forums is definitely not a good idea, just sayin.

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[My993C2]

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I won't be making my final decision about MLBTS 21 until most of the developer streams have been tabled. With that said, things do not look very promising at this time that I will pick up the game. Disclaimer: I do NOT own one of the new next gen consoles and it doesn't look likely that us mere mortals who are not willing to pay grossly inflated scalper prices will get our hands on a new console until the summer of 2021 at the earliest though it could take even much longer due to severe shortage of microchips across the globe.

Yes I am a little curious as to what fielding changes were made this year, but other than that I see nothing in the new game that has been announced so far that has me overly intrigued. Ignore for a second that SDS still has not explained why they want me to kill my various RTTS players created before MLBTS 21 thanks to them turfing y2y carry over saves. Then on top of that the mid to late April release of the game is also rather discouraging seeing as I have already begun Spring Training games for the 2021 season inside of MLBTS 20.

Yes there are plenty of people who have been playing the MLB The Show series longer than yours truly. But I have bought the game every year since MLBTS 12 and right now its not looking very promising that this trend will continue. Only time will tell.

[Armor and Sword]

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I won't be making my final decision about MLBTS 21 until most of the developer streams have been tabled. With that said, things do not look very promising at this time that I will pick up the game. Disclaimer: I do NOT own one of the new next gen consoles and it doesn't look likely that us mere mortals who are not willing to pay grossly inflated scalper prices will get our hands on a new console until the summer of 2021 at the earliest though it could take even much longer due to severe shortage of microchips across the globe.

Yes I am a little curious as to what fielding changes were made this year, but other than that I see nothing in the new game that has been announced so far that has me overly intrigued. Ignore for a second that SDS still has not explained why they want me to kill my various RTTS players created before MLBTS 21 thanks to them turfing y2y carry over saves. Then on top of that the mid to late April release of the game is also rather discouraging seeing as I have already begun Spring Training games for the 2021 season inside of MLBTS 20.

Yes there are plenty of people who have been playing the MLB The Show series longer than yours truly. But I have bought the game every year since MLBTS 12 and right now its not looking very promising that this trend will continue. Only time will tell.

Your not alone. Turfing Y2Y made
My decision very easy.

The only caveat is if the roster import feature is still in for PS4. If so....and gameplay is as stellar as 20, I can see myself picking it up later in the year to play all my classic rosters on and even start a new Bacon Fictional franchise and 1980’s Strat-O-Matic fantasy draft chise.

But I am not very encouraged it will still be there.

I wish someone from SDS would simply confirm if the roster import feature is still in.


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[Archie56]

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Then on top of that the mid to late April release of the game is also rather discouraging seeing as I have already begun Spring Training games for the 2021 season inside of MLBTS 20.

It's funny you mention that bc I remember people sometimes complaining about the game releasing earlier in March bc they had to wait to get their franchises going since opening day rosters weren't out yet. And now I've seen several people complain about the mid April release date. It just goes to show not everyone can be pleased and we just gotta take what we can get. Also, I meant this all in a general sense, wasn't attacking your post so I hope you don't take it that way.


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[My993C2]

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It's funny you mention that bc I remember people sometimes complaining about the game releasing earlier in March bc they had to wait to get their franchises going since opening day rosters weren't out yet. And now I've seen several people complain about the mid April release date. It just goes to show not everyone can be pleased and we just gotta take what we can get. Also, I meant this all in a general sense, wasn't attacking your post so I hope you don't take it that way.

For franchise folks, in the past it made sense to wait since many of them want the OSFM rosters to be finalized before they began a new franchise. But I am not a pure franchise player. I am more of a season mode player where all I really cared about is one single season and where I attempt to emulate the schedule of the real world teams. Ideally for me the game would release sometime during the real world Spring Training and I would be ready to jump into the season once April rolled around. Plus with my RTTS players, following the real world calendar was always desired as well.

So yes, different folks play the game differently and no offense is taken from your post. There is one good thing SDS has done as they do provide many different ways to play this fine game of theirs. Obviously RTTS and DD attract most people, but how many people out there (when time permits) like to play full presentation RTTS games (or player-lock franchise games) where every batter bats in a game not just the player you control. I am one of those rare breeds who actually enjoys playing this way.

[Therebelyell626]

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Your not alone. Turfing Y2Y made
My decision very easy.

The only caveat is if the roster import feature is still in for PS4. If so....and gameplay is as stellar as 20, I can see myself picking it up later in the year to play all my classic rosters on and even start a new Bacon Fictional franchise and 1980’s Strat-O-Matic fantasy draft chise.

But I am not very encouraged it will still be there.

I wish someone from SDS would simply confirm if the roster import feature is still in.


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Shoot man. If armor is thinking about sitting the year out, you KNOW the news has been underwhelming lol.

I am leaning towards a skip this year as well. I have picked up every edition on day 1 since ‘06. I just don’t feel the urge this year. The late release also has killed my motivation, as my favorite time to delve into my franchise is during tea life spring training when I can make my own roster decisions and see how they coincide with the real Angels.

[Armor and Sword]

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Shoot man. If armor is thinking about sitting the year out, you KNOW the news has been underwhelming lol.



I am leaning towards a skip this year as well. I have picked up every edition on day 1 since ‘06. I just don’t feel the urge this year. The late release also has killed my motivation, as my favorite time to delve into my franchise is during tea life spring training when I can make my own roster decisions and see how they coincide with the real Angels.

It is a bummer for me. I love this time of year not only because Spring training is here, but I was always excited gearing up for MLB The Show’s release.

I am clinging by a fingernail to the hope that the roster import option is still available for the PS4 version of the game.

Clinging!!!!!


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[countryboy]

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I was personally sold the minute they announced the Jackie Robinson edition because I want it in my collection.

So regardless of information that is yet to be released, I'll be buying a copy of MLB '21.

[Archie56]

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I was personally sold the minute they announced the Jackie Robinson edition because I want it in my collection.

So regardless of information that is yet to be released, I'll be buying a copying of MLB '21.

I'm sold basically every year bc even the little things they do to improve the game makes it worth it to me. Are there still things I'd like to see in the game? Of course, there's always something that can be improved upon. But man, they just put a damn good game of baseball on the field every year. I think when people get their hands on the game this year, they'll be impressed

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[Madden08PCgmr]

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19 and 20 are the best sports games I have ever played. The best reflections of the sport they are emulating. (all due respect to NBA2k, NHL, and FIFA.. I don't partake in those festivities)

I fully expect 21 will be more of the same, on the gameplay side.

Not expecting it to get much play, but I have no problem making my yearly contribution to SDS after a brilliant run on PS4.

[Madden08PCgmr]

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1. Rotate Inner League schedules ( Simply no excuse on why this hasn't been fixed.
2. Auto base running (Singles on balls hit to the wall, Guys not tagging from 3rd on Fly balls in the gap)
3. Not nearly enough injuries to pitchers. Most are just hurt and still make the next start
4. Progression of rookies suck. A rated prospects are still rated in the 60's 5 years in to a franchise

Respectfully, I don't think there is any way to win with injuries. Too many, too few, there is never a happy medium. I think the best thing any game can do is make them editable.

I've never trusted progression. I just build a new roster after the end of the season. not fun, but I'd rather do that than micromanage a system that doesn't really work.

[Kotter]

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I actually have a PS5 and I’m still on the fence. I only play franchise so I don’t anticipate using the stadium builder. 20 plays so beautifully smooth on the PS5 I have a hard time imagining that 21 will be a significant upgrade in terms of visuals on the PS5.

I keep going back and forth between not buying 21 or pre-ordering the special edition to get it early. It all comes down to franchise changes and definitely if they are able to confirm if Y2Y saves are back.

I’m just so excited to start a new franchise that the stream on April 1st and the fielding stream will probably confirm whether I preorder or wait.


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[The Kid 24]

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It is a bummer for me. I love this time of year not only because Spring training is here, but I was always excited gearing up for MLB The Show’s release.

I am clinging by a fingernail to the hope that the roster import option is still available for the PS4 version of the game.

Clinging!!!!!


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You dont think this would be available on the PS5 version?

[Armor and Sword]

Why Buy The Show 21

You dont think this would be available on the PS5 version?

I really do not know.

I am clinging onto the hope it is in for at least the PS4 as I have no plans on going next gen till at least Christmas 2021

If roster import is in for 21, then I would be more than willing to purchase the game as I am sure gameplay will awesome as usual (slight concerns with the game modes but not nearly as much concern as I had initially).

Having the import feature at least allows us to fully enjoy the gameplay updates with dozens of classic rosters and Bacons Fictional!!!

So let us hope!!!!


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