Welcome to Launch Day

Matt Arnold · 03-13-2026, 08:14 AM

Welcome everyone to launch day for OOTP 27. 27 years of gaming, it's been a great journey. We're very proud of this year's version, and are excited to officially share it with the world.

We're just putting the finishing touches on everything, and are looking to get the release out in very short order. Stay tuned to the forums for when we post the official version.

If you want to get in on the action, you can still pre-order, and get your key for the version coming today. For Steam customers, you can check our steam store. Once we have released the game, you will be able to purchase on that page. For either version, you save 10% when you buy before next Friday.

As a reminder, here is the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCq5WNL1jjo. The full release changelist is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e...uV9wh_nXVX/pub

WBC playoffs are here. Spring is here (hopefully for you!) We hope you have a great day.

The OOTP Developments Team

OleDylano23 · 03-13-2026, 08:15 AM

Can't wait to get started before work. Thanks for the hard work you guys do.

Worst Base Coach · 03-13-2026, 08:28 AM

Here we goooo!

Sweed · 03-13-2026, 08:31 AM

Thanks Matt & Dev. Team for all you do.

Cold and windy outside today. Great day for the official release.

AB42 · 03-13-2026, 08:34 AM

Thanks for everything you all do. We actually have no plans this weekend for the first time in a long time and I told my wife I want to buy this game and "veg out." She just rolled her eyes per usual.

PocketsAintFull · 03-13-2026, 08:40 AM

Have fun everyone!

snepp · 03-13-2026, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

Cold and windy outside today. Great day for the official release.

And snow tomorrow, with freezing rain, wind, and more snow on Sunday.

Sounds like a great weekend for indoor baseball.

stephenwdavis · 03-13-2026, 08:41 AM

Super excited!! Do we have an estimated lauch time window? Thank you for all that you do!

kbksports@yahoo.com · 03-13-2026, 08:42 AM

I took the day off work just to be online when the new release comes out...been playing the BETA version and anxious for new format to get here. Quick question.....does anyone have a "guesstimate" as to what time it will be released? Also, if I've been playing the BETA version, does the license key I received to use that work for the new release as well or does a separate key come?

I can't describe how awesome this is! My only hope is that one day, you do one for Football!

Reed · 03-13-2026, 08:48 AM

It’s going to be a great weekend between OOTP and college basketball.

CorkyCar · 03-13-2026, 08:57 AM

Do we know at what time we will be able to access perfect team today?

williamj_52 · 03-13-2026, 09:02 AM

When can we expect the official version to be ready to download

thechosenmortal · 03-13-2026, 09:22 AM

what time of day was it previously? I'm so ready.

Briar · 03-13-2026, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by thechosenmortal

what time of day was it previously? I'm so ready.

iirc last years release was late because of issues with steam, could've been the previous year.

Sweed · 03-13-2026, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Briar

iirc last years release was late because of issues with steam, could've been the previous year.

Yeah, last year was wonky. Let's hope for normal today.

JWay · 03-13-2026, 09:36 AM

Steam says less than an hour for almost an hour.

dishnet34 · 03-13-2026, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JWay

Steam says less than an hour for almost an hour.

Absolutely do NOT rely on the Steam countdown. It'll release when it's ready, and we'll let you all know here.

JWay · 03-13-2026, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dishnet34

Absolutely do NOT rely on the Steam countdown. It'll release when it's ready, and we'll let you all know here.

Fair enough.

Rkocjay · 03-13-2026, 10:01 AM

Can't wait to get started while I am at work.. OOTP comes first

thechosenmortal · 03-13-2026, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dishnet34

Absolutely do NOT rely on the Steam countdown. It'll release when it's ready, and we'll let you all know here.

So refresh this thread and we'll be able to see it when it's ready?

03-13-2026, 08:14 AM	#1
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,232	Welcome to Launch Day Welcome everyone to launch day for OOTP 27. 27 years of gaming, it's been a great journey. We're very proud of this year's version, and are excited to officially share it with the world. We're just putting the finishing touches on everything, and are looking to get the release out in very short order. Stay tuned to the forums for when we post the official version. If you want to get in on the action, you can still pre-order, and get your key for the version coming today. For Steam customers, you can check our steam store. Once we have released the game, you will be able to purchase on that page. For either version, you save 10% when you buy before next Friday. As a reminder, here is the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCq5WNL1jjo. The full release changelist is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e...uV9wh_nXVX/pub WBC playoffs are here. Spring is here (hopefully for you!) We hope you have a great day. The OOTP Developments Team

03-13-2026, 08:40 AM	#6
PocketsAintFull All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,917	Have fun everyone! __________________ ---------------- Bob Uecker, RIP

03-13-2026, 08:42 AM	#9
kbksports@yahoo.com Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 1	Release Day! I took the day off work just to be online when the new release comes out...been playing the BETA version and anxious for new format to get here. Quick question.....does anyone have a "guesstimate" as to what time it will be released? Also, if I've been playing the BETA version, does the license key I received to use that work for the new release as well or does a separate key come? I can't describe how awesome this is! My only hope is that one day, you do one for Football!

03-13-2026, 08:48 AM	#10
Reed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,671	It’s going to be a great weekend between OOTP and college basketball. __________________ I am not responsible for anything I post!!! Use at your own risk!

03-13-2026, 08:57 AM	#11
CorkyCar Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2026 Posts: 2	Question About Launch Do we know at what time we will be able to access perfect team today?

03-13-2026, 08:15 AM	#2
OleDylano23 Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2018 Location: St Louis Posts: 89	Can't wait to get started before work. Thanks for the hard work you guys do.

03-13-2026, 08:28 AM	#3
Worst Base Coach Bat Boy Join Date: May 2018 Location: I SAID I LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES Posts: 4	Here we goooo!

03-13-2026, 08:34 AM	#5
AB42 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 38	Thanks for everything you all do. We actually have no plans this weekend for the first time in a long time and I told my wife I want to buy this game and "veg out." She just rolled her eyes per usual.

03-13-2026, 08:41 AM	#8
stephenwdavis Bat Boy Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 4	Super excited!! Do we have an estimated lauch time window? Thank you for all that you do!

03-13-2026, 09:02 AM	#12
williamj_52 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sungai Petani Kedah , Malaysia Posts: 59	OOTP 27launch day When can we expect the official version to be ready to download

03-13-2026, 09:22 AM	#13
thechosenmortal Bat Boy Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 3	what time of day was it previously? I'm so ready.

03-13-2026, 09:36 AM	#16
JWay Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,031	Steam says less than an hour for almost an hour.

03-13-2026, 10:01 AM	#19
Rkocjay Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 19	Can't wait to get started while I am at work.. OOTP comes first