Summary
MLB The Show 24has officially been released to the masses, but some players are already experiencing various bugs and glitches which are causing the game to frequently crash. The crashes have been frequent and consistent to the point where many players reportedly can’t access one ofMLB The Show 24’s popular modes altogether.
Released on March 19,MLB The Show 24is the latest installment of the annual baseball sim series from San Diego Studio. Originally a PlayStation-exclusive franchise for roughly 20 years,MLB The Show 21marked the first time the series became available on other home consoles. The newest entry also holds a major first for the franchise, asMLB The Show 24features the first female playerin its history. The series is also known for its graphical fidelity and attention to detail, something more easily achieved on some consoles than others.
SinceMLB The Show 24’s release just days ago, online forum posts have erupted with many playing on Switch claiming the game keeps repeatedly crashing for them, as reported byVGC. Dozens of comments such as “I legit can’t play any mode” from Reddit user burnsy2191 have been continuously popping up online, with players stating the title has crashed abruptly in the middle of a game, with troubleshooting methods proving to be futile. Based on online comments, the Switch version seems to particularly struggle withMLB The Show 24’s Diamond Dynasty, one of the game’s most popular modes.
Sports sim titles dealing with bugs and glitches at launch seems to be a fairly common issue, with patches rolled out within the first few weeks and months of any major video game’s launch to address issues that have arisen. Take theMadden NFLseries for example, wherea viralMadden NFL 23glitch added skyscrapersto the middle of the football field. While sometimes humorous, rampant bugs or glitches can severely negatively impact someone’s gameplay experience, or even render the game largely unplayable, as owners of the Switch version ofMLB The Show 24are finding out.
MLB The Show 24for Switch is Striking Out
The Switch unfortunately has a history of inferior versions of games when compared to its more powerful competitors. Last year,Mortal Kombat 1’s appearance on Switchwent viral for not only its glitchy nature and poor frame rate, but for its visuals being significantly worse in appearance compared to its Xbox Series X and PS5 counterparts. While there isn’t an estimate on when a fix is coming for the Switch version ofMLB The Show 24, a developer has replied on the game’s community forum that the issues are being actively worked on.
MLB The Show 24
WHERE TO PLAY
Unlock your moment.Own The Show. Swing for the fences, experience game-deciding moments, become a legend and live out your baseball dreams.Set out on the road to baseball greatness – whatever it is you want to achieve,MLB The Show 24has got you covered. Earn your call up from the minors to the big leagues and prove you’ve got what it takes at the top. Learn about known and unsung legends of the sport and take inspiration from their heroics. Hold your nerve when it matters and earn the right to be called World Series champions. Chalk up the wins, pick yourself up after the losses. Whatever happens, know you left nothing in the dugout. Everyone has a moment to own. Everyone has a story to tell. Unlock your moment. Own The Show.
