Important: This patch is only for OOTP 21 versions which were purchased directly from us or resellers who use our version. It is also available via the Steam client with the public password below.
It is NOT compatible with the Mac OSX AppStore or Game Pass version!
Hi everybody!
Of course MLB changed the playoff format the day we launched the last patch, but we have been right on top of it and also fixed a few reported issues. So, here's a the public beta of the next maintenance patch,
version 21.5.73. We will release this tomorrow if everything goes fine.
We have tested this build for 24 hours and did not find any issues, however use this at your own risk! Please back up important league files before loading them in this beta. This patch is compatible with previous versions in online leagues.
Changelist (21.5.73):
- Added 16-team MLB playoff format (need to start new game for changes to apply)
- Fixed MiLB and international league 2021 schedule issues when playing the shortened 2020 season
- Fixed some MLB owner goals after playing the shortened 2020 season
- Fixed online league automator not ignoring pending trades
- Enabled shop player page in online leagues with AI trading
- Fixed 2020 draft import not clearing event, multiple smaller shortened 2020 season issues
- Fixed rare case of not calculating pending FA
- Fixed multiple live start issues
- Fixed HOF voting page not allowing you to vote in some cases
- Various other minor bugfixes & improvements
How to access the beta on Steam:- Quit OOTP 21 if it's running.
- Open Steam client -> Library
- Right click on Out of the Park Baseball 21
- Click on "Properties" at the bottom of the menu
- Click on the beta tab. Here, enter the following code / password: ootp21pubbeta
- Click on "Check code"
- Open the beta pull-down and select "publicbeta".
- Close the Steam client (Steam menu -> Exit)
- Open the client again. It should then download the beta build.
Update Info for our webstore customers: To apply the update, simply download the setup file and install it over your current installation.
There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. Updates always contain all the changes from previous updates. Saved games are compatible between different versions.
Download link for PC Beta (Fastspring Webstore Version):
Main server: PC Installer
Here's a PC installer (Fastspring) that installs into a single folder, which is useful for external HDs for example. Or for creating a second test install of the game, so you can try the patch out without the risk of messing up your main install of the game if something is wrong in the patch:
PC Single Folder Installer
Download link for Mac (FastSpring):
Main Server: Mac OSX Installer
Download link for Linux:
http://cdnfiles.ootpdevelopments.com...21linux.tar.gz
Please post here if you have any issues or if you run into major bugs. Thanks!
Cheers,
Markus & the entire OOTP Team