Announcing OOTP 27 - Page 9

williamj_52 · 02-27-2026, 10:42 PM

what about those of us who ordered and paid for it as soon as it came out do we still get it March 10th

williamj_52 · 02-27-2026, 10:44 PM

I would like to hear more about that too. It sounds interesting.

Highlander · 02-28-2026, 09:34 AM

Got my order in....keeping my streak alive! Played all 27 versions and still love the game as much as ever. Sounds like some good improvements coming this year....can't wait to play!

Laggin70 · 02-28-2026, 06:46 PM

Just found this game last year and I love it.
Longtime Pirates fan who had shunned baseball for my own reasons.
This game reminded me why I loved it.
I will follow through if I join a league.
I know this probably isn't the right place but please if you have a spot let me know.

williamj_52 · 03-02-2026, 08:35 AM

will those of us who purchased early get the beta on March 10th

dishnet34 · 03-02-2026, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by williamj_52

will those of us who purchased early get the beta on March 10th

Yes. That is what it says when you pre-order the standalone version of the game at the pre-order link.

crashsports1 · 03-02-2026, 08:44 PM

Hi! Question about owner "personalities" like if I remember correctly all current owners by default have "balanced/normal" in terms of their level of intervention and only one (Cohen/mets) has "winning" as priority. Is this more diverse this year?

Bobfather · 03-02-2026, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by williamj_52

what about those of us who ordered and paid for it as soon as it came out do we still get it March 10th

If you ordered through the website (not Steam) you will get it on the 10th, usually late afternoon.

HafTaLuvIt · 03-07-2026, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Will Beh

It's a very subtly effect, doesn't override anything. Basically it gives your team a boost in the eyes of players/coaches, so they will like you more or less (depending on the difficulty setting). This has many secondary effects, for example a very hard to sign player might only be hard to sign (or vice versa), or free agents might cost a bit more or less, etc. Also players in other organizations will have a tiny skew in talent change randomness.

Essentially it won't be something noticeable, but harder difficulty will dampen the snowballing veteran players can achieve, and easy difficulty will allow new players to create and sustain teams easier.

Please explain further. I saw that it makes talent change positive for non human teams. That means 29 teams will have players who are better than normal. How can that not change how the league plays?

textilemonster · 03-07-2026, 04:18 PM

Another thread gave me an idea. For the difficulty mode, do you think it would be possible to add a (totally optional) setting where you have to 'earn' your job in the majors and start managing in the minors/indie leagues? Instead of every team with an opening offering you a job, you'd have to prove yourself before a good team with a big budget hired you.
Just a thought. Looking forward to OOTP 27 and already prebought it!

regands · 03-09-2026, 02:44 AM

Will the OOTP store preorder come with a code good for two computers, as usual?

LeiterFanatic · 03-09-2026, 07:47 PM

Well, yet another preorder. In since OOTP2. Keep on keeping on, guys.

williamj_52 · 03-10-2026, 03:11 AM

what time of day will it be available. I am in Malaysia it is the 10th of March already here will it March 11th

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot · 03-10-2026, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by williamj_52

what time of day will it be available. I am in Malaysia it is the 10th of March already here will it March 11th

Mate pull your head in. you hassled the forum non stop for a 26 patch, and now you're doing this nonsense.

It will be out when its released on the 10th in the USA.
You're gonna be okay, just wait.

snepp · 03-10-2026, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

It will be out when its released on the 10th in the USA.
You're gonna be okay, just wait.

But...

...what time?

IJCrichton · 03-10-2026, 07:25 AM

Any news yet?

ptautscher · 03-10-2026, 07:31 AM

It usually comes out 12 - 2 pm EST time, but can vary obviously

Matt Arnold · 03-10-2026, 08:10 AM

Patience

We're working through the release. We don't want to announce before we're ready. Keep an eye on the forums today and we'll post when it's good to go

LeiterFanatic · 03-10-2026, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

Patience

We're working through the release. We don't want to announce before we're ready. Keep an eye on the forums today and we'll post when it's good to go

Man there some Deja Vu from every other year. Patience, padawans

BaseballMan · 03-10-2026, 10:07 AM

I try to not let all the asking annoy me.
I just look at it as it means the game is still doing well
and more baseball fans or soon to be baseball fans are
discovering the game.

02-27-2026, 10:42 PM	#161
williamj_52 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sungai Petani Kedah , Malaysia Posts: 57	Ootp 27 what about those of us who ordered and paid for it as soon as it came out do we still get it March 10th

02-28-2026, 09:34 AM	#163
Highlander All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,010	Got my order in....keeping my streak alive! Played all 27 versions and still love the game as much as ever. Sounds like some good improvements coming this year....can't wait to play! __________________ "The baseball mania has run its course. It has no future as a professional endeavor." — Cincinnati Gazette editorial, 1879

02-28-2026, 06:46 PM	#164
Laggin70 Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2026 Posts: 1	Looking to join a online league Just found this game last year and I love it. Longtime Pirates fan who had shunned baseball for my own reasons. This game reminded me why I loved it. I will follow through if I join a league. I know this probably isn't the right place but please if you have a spot let me know.

03-02-2026, 08:35 AM	#165
williamj_52 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sungai Petani Kedah , Malaysia Posts: 57	Betqa 2027 will those of us who purchased early get the beta on March 10th

03-02-2026, 08:44 PM	#167
crashsports1 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2024 Posts: 76	Owners Hi! Question about owner "personalities" like if I remember correctly all current owners by default have "balanced/normal" in terms of their level of intervention and only one (Cohen/mets) has "winning" as priority. Is this more diverse this year?

02-27-2026, 10:44 PM	#162
williamj_52 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sungai Petani Kedah , Malaysia Posts: 57	I would like to hear more about that too. It sounds interesting.

03-07-2026, 04:18 PM	#170
textilemonster Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 204	Another thread gave me an idea. For the difficulty mode, do you think it would be possible to add a (totally optional) setting where you have to 'earn' your job in the majors and start managing in the minors/indie leagues? Instead of every team with an opening offering you a job, you'd have to prove yourself before a good team with a big budget hired you. Just a thought. Looking forward to OOTP 27 and already prebought it!

03-09-2026, 02:44 AM	#171
regands Bat Boy Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3	Will the OOTP store preorder come with a code good for two computers, as usual?

03-09-2026, 07:47 PM	#172
LeiterFanatic All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,359	Well, yet another preorder. In since OOTP2. Keep on keeping on, guys.

03-10-2026, 03:11 AM	#173
williamj_52 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sungai Petani Kedah , Malaysia Posts: 57	Beta OOTP 27 what time of day will it be available. I am in Malaysia it is the 10th of March already here will it March 11th

03-10-2026, 07:25 AM	#176
IJCrichton Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Beckington, UK Posts: 18	Any news yet?

03-10-2026, 07:31 AM	#177
ptautscher Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 215	It usually comes out 12 - 2 pm EST time, but can vary obviously __________________

03-10-2026, 08:10 AM	#178
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,152	Patience We're working through the release. We don't want to announce before we're ready. Keep an eye on the forums today and we'll post when it's good to go

03-10-2026, 10:07 AM	#180
BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,607	I try to not let all the asking annoy me. I just look at it as it means the game is still doing well and more baseball fans or soon to be baseball fans are discovering the game.