[Matt Arnold]

Hi to all our fans!

We are ready to release the next patch for OOTP 26, 26.3.55. I know it's taken some time to get out, but hopefully it should add some stability to the game. We'll keep working towards other updates, so please do keep sharing your feedback and issues in the appropriate places.

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. Steam users the update should apply automatically when you next load up the game.

Changelist 26.3.55

• Updated Negro Leagues player injury prone ratings
• Fixed sort by personality rating when rating hidden by accuracy rating
• Fixed newly added tournaments inconsistent events/schedule
• Adjusted development/aging:
  **Adjusted defense, mostly to slow aging and keep more players with playable defense later in careers
  **Adjusted Avoid K to age smoother
  **Slow control development for a small portion of players
• Added double current weight as option to historical import dialog. Fixed issues with minor league import
• Fixed some hidden personality ratings with 100% scouting
• Fixed draft pick popup
• Fixed new game 2025 HOF inductees
• Fixed draft combine not populating in historical games
• Fixed tournament team selection
• Fixed players disappearing from minor league organizations
• Improved FPS on Mac
• PT: Fixed some images on Universe tab
• PT: Fixed LE Badge issues
• PT: fixed drafts being filtered by roster restrictions
• PT: fixed fetching auction text not updating
• PT: added tournament standings filter and missing event
• PT: fixed manager level backgrounds
• Misc roster updated, misc bug fixes, UI fixes

Important info for online leagues: This patch should be compatible between versions, however it is always recommended that all league members update to the latest version
Important info for mac users: With this change, we have made some changes to increase the in-game frame rate on macs. You may notice smoother game action. However, this may also cause some machines to do more work. If you are noticing your machine running hotter than expected, we recommend to go to the File->Settings, in the 3D tab, and setting an FPS limit to 60 or 120 (depending on your monitor). That should still leave good performance while not taxing the machine as much.

Download link for Windows PC (Fastspring Webstore Version):
Main server: PC Installer
Mirror: PC Mirror File

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 MacOS (FastSpring):
Main Server: MacOS Installer
Mirror: MacOS Mirror File

Thanks,
Matt + The OOTP Team