[Markus Heinsohn]

Important: This patch is only for OOTP 25 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.

UPDATE: We have updated the version to correct a few small issues noted. You can update your public beta version with 25.4.64. If all goes well, this will be released fully tomorrow.

Hi everybody!

We've been working hard on further improving the game, and here is a public beta for the upcoming 4th patch, version 25.4.64. Please give it a try and report bugs here if you'd like to help The big update here includes the start of the Hall of Fame showcase on the main page. You can click through to explore some plaques and artifacts from our partnership. More items will be added periodically, feel free to check back in periodically! Also included is the option to customize sock designs for your teams.

Important info for online leagues: Note that this version is NOT compatible with previous versions. All online league members must be on the same version. To ensure updates are handled correctly, it’s recommended that the commissioner import all league exports while on the previous version, then update to the new version and publish the updated league file (that can be part of a regular sim). Then league members can update to the new version only after the commissioner has published the updated league file. Versions 25.4.63 and 25.4.64 are compatible with each other.

Use this at your own risk! Please back up important league files before loading them in this beta.


Changelists 25.4.64:
Fixed last year’s attendance history and HoF in default rosters (need new game for changes to apply)
Fixed path to pants customization error
Changelists 25.4.63:
Updated MLB roster set (need to start new game for changes to apply)
Added option to specify sock models for teams (team uniform & color dialog)
Updated 3D movements
Added Hall of Fame Showcase: Browse a collection of memorabilia from the Hall of Fame, including plaques and artifacts. New items will be added periodically, check back in!
Added button to hide pre-game options display
Added vs other team stats to pre-game display in some resolutions
Added option to show development lab specific ratings changes in program completion emails
Fixed some issues with live start ratings
Fixed stat lines appearing for future seasons in some rare circumstances
Fixed some text conditions
Fixed 2023 minor leagues not showing up in historical games
Fixed in-game news popup sizing
Fixed teams running less than intended relievers
Fixed teams not signing indy league players
In historical games with recalc, fielding experience will stay for players when historical transactions are disabled; when historical transactions or historical lineups are enabled, fielding experience will reset on recalc
Updated historical minor league fielding for OF
Rule 5 players who change teams as minor leaguers will retain their 4/5 year exemptions
Increased development speed for some players
PT: Fixed regular watchlist cards showing in combinator watchlist
PT: Fixed using the back button to go back to the combinator page showing wrong wrong eligible cards
Misc bugfixes & tweaks

How to access the beta on Steam:

• Quit OOTP 25 if it's running.
• Open Steam client -> Library
• Right click on Out of the Park Baseball 25
• Click on "Properties" at the bottom of the menu
• Click on the beta tab. Here, enter the following code / password: ootp25betapt
• 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
Mirror: http://ootpdevfiles.com/ootp/25.4.64/ootp25setup.exe

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
Mirror: http://ootpdevfiles.com/ootp/25.4.64...5Installer.dmg

Please post here if you have any issues or if you run into major bugs. Thanks! If all goes well, then we will launch the patch officially tomorrow.

Cheers,
The OOTP Team