Entering its third week on the gaming circuit, MLB The Show 22 is shaping up to be one of the best baseball gaming experiences ever. That doesn't come without its hiccups, as San Diego Studio has launched several Game Updates in the last three weeks, fixing persisting issues that plague various modes.In the fourth Game Update in three weeks, developers hope to erase some of the game's more problematic issues while hoping nothing new arises in the process. MLB The Show 22 continues to release fresh content weekly, and the player base has called out for fixes to be made to be able to continue enjoying their progress. In Game Update 4, one of the hilarious MLB The Show 22 bugs involving players T-posing after striking out is gone. Certain issues regarding the first baseman being unable to move in situations have been phased out, including their ability to catch pop-fly balls near the pitcher's mound. One puzzling fix added is the removal of check swings from beginner difficulty. While it doesn't do much to improve the overall gaming experience or help beginners adjust before the learning curve steepens, San Diego Studio claims the decision made is to help beginners become accustomed to the game. Check swings on their own are a good indicator of preventing a full swing from going through, avoiding a strike on pitches close to the strike zone.
Co-op mode received minor fixes relating to network errors when one player's controller becomes disconnected, causing players to see different loading screens upon starting a game. The CPU got a much-needed upgrade when considering higher-ranked players for the team's 40-man roster. Users remarked how several of their high-end players were left on the sidelines, despite being healthy enough to play. New content featuring the Kansas City Royals was released as part of the Nike City Program, an event that has been available in MLB The Show 22 since launch. Custom Leagues also received a minor patch, correcting a problem that would change the in-game difficulty on players despite being set up manually before starting a game.
Along with general gameplay fixes, the Stadium Creator function received the most attention, addressing several concerns. Players reported a soft-lock issue when attempting to enter a stadium after receiving Download Failed message, while the grass in stadiums would sometimes appear as white. San Diego Studio implemented more prop improvements, and certain items should now display properly while in creation mode. Not included in the update is streamer CBrev's ground-rule double glitch in MLB The Show 22 that cost him a ranked online game, but Game Update 5 could address it sometime in the future.
GENERAL GAMEPLAY
- Fixed an issue that would occasionally cause players to T-pose after a swinging strikeout.
- Fixed an issue that would cause the shortstop to throw without urgency in some situations.
- Fixed an issue that would prevent the first baseman from catching a specific pop up around the pitcher’s mound.
- Removed check swings from Beginner difficulty to simplify the experience for new players.
- Fixed an issue that would prevent the first baseman from moving after a specific catch animation.
CO-OP
- Fixed an issue that would occasionally cause a network error to occur when a user disconnected their controller.
- Fixed a bug that would occasionally cause users to see different screens before the game.
FRANCHISE
- Logic improvements made to the CPU roster to promote highly rated players with MLB experience who should be on the 40-man roster.
CUSTOM LEAGUES
- Fixed an issue that would cause incorrect difficulty settings in game.
STADIUM CREATOR
- Fixed an issue that would prevent some wall props from being selected.
- Fixed the Batter’s Eye wheel button, and other buttons that weren’t matching up with their intended selections.
- Fixed an issue that would cause a soft lock when attempting to enter a stadium after receiving a Download Failed message.
- Fixed a bug that would cause the grass to appear white in created stadiums.
- Various prop improvements.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Introduction of the Nike City Connect Kansas City Royals uniform.
- Various equipment updates and additions.
MLB The Show 22 is available on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.