(Updated May 5) OOTP Go! - Development Update & Screenshots

Markus Heinsohn · 01-13-2021, 03:05 PM

Update May 5: Hey guys! Quick update... we do not have an official release date yet (we want to be extra careful) but we are in the last testing stages and the game is feature-complete. So, not too long now

Hello everybody!

Many of you have asked for an update on the development of OOTP Go. As we are inching closer to the intensive phase of development and release of OOTP 22 for desktop, we thought it would be a good time to give you an overview on where we are with Go.

First of all, OOTP Go was a complete rewrite and has nothing to do with MLB Manager, which was our previous mobile game franchise and last launched in 2018. OOTP Go shares the code base of OOTP 22, while MLB Manager was still based on the OOTP 11(!) code base, so you cannot compare the two. Sharing the code base of the desktop game has many advantages, for example when we tweak the simulation engine in 22 the change will automatically be part of the next Go patch. However, this approach is also more complicated to maintain and requires more testing to make sure that, for example, interface changes meant for Go do not screw up 22 screens and vice-versa.

So, we initally had hoped that OOTP Go would be ready sometime in the Summer of 2020, but the project turned out to be a much bigger task than anticipated. Still, we kept working as hard as possible on it and made siginificant progress, so that we were able to start private beta testing for Go in mid December. The feedback from our beta team was awesome, they were very positively surprised by the huge scope of the game and how well it was designed overall. But, there were also several hardware-related issues reported (Go will launch on both iOS and Android and is optimized for both phones and tablets) which we and our third-party library providers are currently working through step-by-step. Now, with OOTP 22 launch coming up fast, we realized that we would not be able to get Go ready prior to that, so we are now shifting our main focus back to 22 and fix the remaining Go problems in the meantime. Once OOTP 22 is launched and the first patches are deployed, we will shift the focus back to Go to polish the app (we want it to be a great experience for everybody), finalize beta testing and prepare for worldwide launch on iOS and Android.

Let me now give you some information about Go and its feature set:

OOTP Go will be a FREE app for iOS and Android. It will be optimized for both phones and tablet, meaning many screens will display more information if there is more space available.

As mentioned, it is based on the code base of OOTP 22, so the simulation engine and AI is identical. On top of that, it has the following main desktop features:

3D in-game action
Officially licensed 2021 MLB rosters including full minor leagues. This will be a $4.99 in-app purchase. Buy once, create as many 2021 MLB games as you like.
Officially licensed 2021 KBO rosters. This will be a $4.99 in-app purchase. Buy once, create as many 2021 KBO games as you like.
Some more international leagues for free
Full fictional league support, including the 800+ fictional team logos. Fictional games are 100% free.
Historical MLB leagues 1901 - 2020 ($0.99 per season, bundles available, buy once and create as many games as you like)
Full cross-platform Perfect Team. Manage your PT22 team from everywhere, both desktop and mobile.
Unlimited career play, there is no year limit.
Financial system, player drafts, tons of league settings & options
Much more...

We are all looking forward to getting OOTP Go into your hands as soon as possible. But first we will make sure that OOTP 22 is the best version we have ever launched!

In the meantime we'll monitor the new OOTP Go forum, try to answer your questions and keep you in the loop about the development progress. Stay tuned...

Markus & the OOTP Developments Team

PS: And to show you what we have been working on, here are some screenshots of the current beta build. Enjoy

AirmenSmith · 01-13-2021, 03:06 PM

Looks amazing. I will be getting and the iPad Pro for this game.

AirmenSmith · 01-13-2021, 03:27 PM

One question I have is dealing with the new M1 chip in new Macs. Since the M1 chip is suppose to allow IOS apps to work on an actually MacBook would this mean OOTP Go will work on the Mac as well?

Markus Heinsohn · 01-13-2021, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirmenSmith

One question I have is dealing with the new M1 chip in new Macs. Since the M1 chip is suppose to allow IOS apps to work on an actually MacBook would this mean OOTP Go will work on the Mac as well?

Well, it should I assume. However, I am not familiar how Apple will exactly support iOS apps on MacOS. We'll see I guess.

Edit: Talked to the dev team, M1 Macs will not run OOTP Go.

dishnet34 · 01-13-2021, 03:40 PM

How big of an app are we talking at the moment in terms of how much storage space it will take up?

Will Beh · 01-13-2021, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dishnet34

How big of an app are we talking at the moment in terms of how much storage space it will take up?

Roughly 1GB at the moment

ModestoNuts209 · 01-13-2021, 03:46 PM

Any hope for an open beta?

Markus Heinsohn · 01-13-2021, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModestoNuts209

Any hope for an open beta?

No, as this is technically not possible on iOS. However, we will add more users to our private beta once we get closer to launch, so keep an eye on this forum for the announcement

Aceshigh24 · 01-13-2021, 03:54 PM

So this is a stand alone game correct?

Example, we won't be able to continue our game from the Desktop version from OOTP 22 on the Go app

Markus Heinsohn · 01-13-2021, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aceshigh24

So this is a stand alone game correct?

Example, we won't be able to continue our game from the Desktop version from OOTP 22 on the Go app

Correct. However, since it's the same engine and also loads the same PT league files, they are compatible. So, one day in the future we will perhaps add some cloud-saving functionality for both desktop & mobile so that you can play the same league on both. Or we find a different, easy way to transfer league files... we'll see

Aceshigh24 · 01-13-2021, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Correct. However, since it's the same engine and also loads the same PT league files, they are compatible. So, one day in the future we will perhaps add some cloud-saving functionality for both desktop & mobile so that you can play the same league on both. Or we find a different, easy way to transfer league files... we'll see

That's awesome news. Keep up the good work and can't wait for both OOTP 22 and Go!

Markus Heinsohn · 01-13-2021, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aceshigh24

That's awesome news. Keep up the good work and can't wait for both OOTP 22 and Go!

Thanks!!

kevrock · 01-13-2021, 04:04 PM

Looks great. Looking forward to this.

Any plans to allow management of Online Franchises from within the Go App?

BusterKing · 01-13-2021, 04:07 PM

Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In!

Markus Heinsohn · 01-13-2021, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevrock

Looks great. Looking forward to this.

Any plans to allow management of Online Franchises from within the Go App?

No, sorry, traditional online leagues will remain a desktop-only feature.

BusterKing · 01-13-2021, 04:10 PM

Will the 3D be similar to the desktop? Any screenshots?

Edit: I do notice one screenshot in op. Any quick videos?

Lukas Berger · 01-13-2021, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterKing

Will the 3D be similar to the desktop? Any screenshots?

The 5th screenshot down that Markus posted in the first post is of 3d.

LSUTigerJosh · 01-13-2021, 04:14 PM

delete looks great

Guancous · 01-13-2021, 04:36 PM

Appears to be more than worth the wait

Xtoforas · 01-13-2021, 04:41 PM

Are these tablet screenshots? Seem likes there's a lot of info for a phone?

Otherwise looks great!

01-13-2021, 03:05 PM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,806	(Updated May 5) OOTP Go! - Development Update & Screenshots Update May 5: Hey guys! Quick update... we do not have an official release date yet (we want to be extra careful) but we are in the last testing stages and the game is feature-complete. So, not too long now Hello everybody! Many of you have asked for an update on the development of OOTP Go. As we are inching closer to the intensive phase of development and release of OOTP 22 for desktop, we thought it would be a good time to give you an overview on where we are with Go. First of all, OOTP Go was a complete rewrite and has nothing to do with MLB Manager, which was our previous mobile game franchise and last launched in 2018. OOTP Go shares the code base of OOTP 22, while MLB Manager was still based on the OOTP 11(!) code base, so you cannot compare the two. Sharing the code base of the desktop game has many advantages, for example when we tweak the simulation engine in 22 the change will automatically be part of the next Go patch. However, this approach is also more complicated to maintain and requires more testing to make sure that, for example, interface changes meant for Go do not screw up 22 screens and vice-versa. So, we initally had hoped that OOTP Go would be ready sometime in the Summer of 2020, but the project turned out to be a much bigger task than anticipated. Still, we kept working as hard as possible on it and made siginificant progress, so that we were able to start private beta testing for Go in mid December. The feedback from our beta team was awesome, they were very positively surprised by the huge scope of the game and how well it was designed overall. But, there were also several hardware-related issues reported (Go will launch on both iOS and Android and is optimized for both phones and tablets) which we and our third-party library providers are currently working through step-by-step. Now, with OOTP 22 launch coming up fast, we realized that we would not be able to get Go ready prior to that, so we are now shifting our main focus back to 22 and fix the remaining Go problems in the meantime. Once OOTP 22 is launched and the first patches are deployed, we will shift the focus back to Go to polish the app (we want it to be a great experience for everybody), finalize beta testing and prepare for worldwide launch on iOS and Android. Let me now give you some information about Go and its feature set: OOTP Go will be a FREE app for iOS and Android. It will be optimized for both phones and tablet, meaning many screens will display more information if there is more space available. As mentioned, it is based on the code base of OOTP 22, so the simulation engine and AI is identical. On top of that, it has the following main desktop features: 3D in-game action Officially licensed 2021 MLB rosters including full minor leagues. This will be a $4.99 in-app purchase. Buy once, create as many 2021 MLB games as you like. Officially licensed 2021 KBO rosters. This will be a $4.99 in-app purchase. Buy once, create as many 2021 KBO games as you like. Some more international leagues for free Full fictional league support, including the 800+ fictional team logos. Fictional games are 100% free. Historical MLB leagues 1901 - 2020 ($0.99 per season, bundles available, buy once and create as many games as you like) Full cross-platform Perfect Team. Manage your PT22 team from everywhere, both desktop and mobile. Unlimited career play, there is no year limit. Financial system, player drafts, tons of league settings & options Much more... We are all looking forward to getting OOTP Go into your hands as soon as possible. But first we will make sure that OOTP 22 is the best version we have ever launched! In the meantime we'll monitor the new OOTP Go forum, try to answer your questions and keep you in the loop about the development progress. Stay tuned... Markus & the OOTP Developments Team PS: And to show you what we have been working on, here are some screenshots of the current beta build. Enjoy __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 05-27-2021 at 04:27 AM.

01-13-2021, 03:06 PM	#2
AirmenSmith Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 2,094	Looks amazing. I will be getting and the iPad Pro for this game. __________________ Come join me on my Twitch Channel for gaming at its excellence Twitch Link

01-13-2021, 03:27 PM	#3
AirmenSmith Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 2,094	One question I have is dealing with the new M1 chip in new Macs. Since the M1 chip is suppose to allow IOS apps to work on an actually MacBook would this mean OOTP Go will work on the Mac as well? __________________ Come join me on my Twitch Channel for gaming at its excellence Twitch Link

01-13-2021, 03:40 PM	#5
dishnet34 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,427	How big of an app are we talking at the moment in terms of how much storage space it will take up? __________________ OOTP's Official Perfect Team Hype Man / host of TWIPT Saturday Showdown and Perfect League World Series "Find a way to be alone in a baseball stadium at sunrise, when the only sound you hear are about nine birds that got lost, and found themselves in a stadium, and they’re chirping across the grandstand trying to figure out where the f*** they ended up." -Dan Besbris

01-13-2021, 03:46 PM	#7
ModestoNuts209 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 45 Blog Entries: 1	Open beta? Any hope for an open beta?

01-13-2021, 03:54 PM	#9
Aceshigh24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 645	So this is a stand alone game correct? Example, we won't be able to continue our game from the Desktop version from OOTP 22 on the Go app

01-13-2021, 04:04 PM	#13
kevrock Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 159	Looks great. Looking forward to this. Any plans to allow management of Online Franchises from within the Go App?

01-13-2021, 04:07 PM	#14
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,416	Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In!

01-13-2021, 04:10 PM	#16
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,416	Will the 3D be similar to the desktop? Any screenshots? Edit: I do notice one screenshot in op. Any quick videos? Last edited by BusterKing; 01-13-2021 at 04:13 PM.

01-13-2021, 04:14 PM	#18
LSUTigerJosh Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 47	delete looks great

01-13-2021, 04:36 PM	#19
Guancous Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 44	Solid Appears to be more than worth the wait __________________

01-13-2021, 04:41 PM	#20
Xtoforas Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 76	Are these tablet screenshots? Seem likes there's a lot of info for a phone? Otherwise looks great!