Summary
MLB The Show 25has rolled out its latest update patch, bringing with it numerous gameplay tweaks and cosmetic updates across the baseball sim’s various game modes. Called Update 9, theMLB The Show 25patch makes some gameplay bug fixes, a significant change to the fan-favorite Diamond Dynasty mode, and much more - aimed at improving the overall player experience.
The 20th main installment in the long-running series, San Diego Studio’sMLB The Show 25officially launched on March 18, marking the first time the series has been exclusive to current-gen consoles. Updates to the premier baseball title have been steadily rolling out since its release, averaging about one per week. One ofthe recentMLB The Show 25updatesmade notable changes to both Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty, modes the latest patch also makes significant changes to.
Releasing on April 22,MLB The Show 25’s Update 9 brings bug fixes to a variety of modes, including Diamond Dynasty, Road to the Show, and Franchise. Road to the Show has fixed its difficulty issue which would sometimes have opponents playing at a higher difficulty than the level selected. Franchise mode now has more proper budgeting, with prorated player salaries applied after mid-season trades. The update also fixes the guess pitch feature, which should come in handy forMLB The Show 25’s pesky submarine and sidearm pitchers.
MLB The Show 25Update 9 also makes a noteworthy change to Diamond Dynasty, raising the buy/sell order limit for player items at 90-05 OVR from 500,000 to 750,000, opening the door for more high-value trading and flipping for the most in-demand cards. While the intent appears to be to help reflect the true market value of the elite-tier cards, the increased ceiling does mean players will need to amass higher quantities of Stubs. Thankfully, there are a few waysMLB The Show 25players can make a ton of Stubs.
With a largely positive initial reception and regular updates to improve the overall experience, the future ofMLB The Show 25looks bright. However, there is a platform that has yet to announce itself as part of that future. While a few have been confirmed, theNintendo Switch 2’s sports library is still missing a couple of giants, includingMLB The Show,EA Sports College Football, andForza. With its substantially more powerful hardware than its predecessor, fans are hopingMLB The Show 25gets the call-up to Switch 2 later this year.
