Sports games usually focus in on the simulation aspect of the experience. Essentially, you’re trying to recreate the real life consumer product for players. Out of the Park Baseball goes in a different direction, aiming to focus on strategy and scenario-based operational gameplay for its franchise. Out of the Park Baseball Developments and Com2uS are set to release the latest game in the franchise, Out of the Park Baseball 24, on March 24, 2023. Here’s what’s new and updated for the 24-year-old series.

Leading this new iteration’s features list for 2024 are new crowd models and overhauled 3D animations for fielding, pitching, running, and batting. Improvements to lead runner mechanics and powerful mid-game analytics, along with replay functionality, also make this the most robust version yet. Improved AI and new scenarios go a long way too. “The sweeping upgrades to OOTP 24 are about empowering our fans with the fantasy of managing their own professional baseball team, complete with all its unique challenges,” said Richard Grisham, Director of Business Development at Com2uS.

In a few weeks, fans can look forward to learning more about the various franchise mode adjustments and improvements, as well as livestreams of gameplay. Keep an eye on their socials, primarily Twitch and YouTube, for more details. For me, this sort of in-the-weeds sports title is a refreshing change of pace from MLB The Show. They go hand in hand when you want to focus on the action in The Show or take a stab at running your own franchise via analytics and stats in OOTP 24.

Out of the Park Baseball 24 launches March 24, 2023 for $39.99 USD via direct download, Steam, and Epic Games Store for PC, Mac, and Linux. Pre-orders are now open via the official website for a 10% launch discount. Let us know if you’re a fan of the series or plan on trying it out for this release!

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