MLB The Show 21 Game Update 5
PS4 is 1.05
PS5 is 1.005
Xbox One and Xbox Series is 1.42
Scheduled to deploy: May 11th 4:00 AM PT

GAMEPLAY

• The bat will no longer pass through the ball on “too late” swings
• Fixed an issue with the bat would move strangely on late check swings
• Fixed a bug where the catcher would occasionally not field a ball after a dropped strike
• Fixed a bug that could freeze the game online after a pitchout
• Fixed a crash that would happen occasionally when swinging and missing on a pitch in the dirt
• Runners will not turn around on a steal home if they will be safe when pressing R2
• Fixed an issue that would cause runners to run out of the base path
• Fixed a bug that would cause out of position catchers to play a “dropped ball” animation when tagging at home, resulting in a missed tag
• Fixed an issue where subbing a fielder in Extra Innings caused the CPU to lose a baserunner

There are no hitting or gameplay balance changes in this update.

DIAMOND DYNASTY

• Fixed a bug when the wrong uniform would show in Extra Innings
• Fixed an issue where a user would “Quick Sell” when trying to sell now with quick actions

ROAD TO THE SHOW

• Fixed an issue where attributes from equipment were not being applied in game
• Fixed an issue that would prevent stat earnings from archetype missions
• Fixed a bug where it would show the user’s position for the next game as “Pinch Hitter”
• The correct stats will now display in the Rookie of the Year award
• Fixed an issue where a CPU outfielder would stop and not react to an oncoming ball
• User will no longer be only a bench player when called to the MLB
• Fixed OSD text for RTTS championship wins to address minor league name changes

FRANCHISE

• Fixed in-game saves for Custom Franchise and Stadium Creator
• Fixed an issue that prevented eligible players who came off of the injured list during the playoffs from being added to the playoff roster

STADIUMS

• Various updates to numerous stadiums, including lighting, dirt, netting, etc
• Great American Ballpark home and visitor bullpens have been swapped

STADIUM CREATOR

• Various tweaks and improvements made to Snap Mode
• Fixed an issue that would warn the user of a “Blank Canvas” when not using one
• Various prop fixes

USER INTERFACE

• Fixed a bug that would reset the pause timer indefinitely while in game
• Moved the marketplace notification, again, to the top-right corner of the screen to prevent Stub and profile overlap
• Correct year now appears for player stats in the Roster Update screen
• Fixed an issue with the “Hits Allowed” career stat on the Pitching Matchup loading screen
• Inside Edge boosts for pitchers now display above the correct Player Card attributes
• Minor UI adjustments to the RTTS and Diamond Dynasty menus

Thank you for playing MLB The Show!