21 vs 23 vs 24?

[Nicker_Bopper]

The last edition of the game I bought was 21 for PS5. After reading through the forums, I’m trying to figure out the major differences between these three versions and whether or not it’s time to upgrade.

I’m primarily and franchise player, and I understand that the mode hasn’t gotten any attention. What about the on field aspect of the game? Which would you prefer?

Should I just stick with 21, upgrade to 23 for $30, or go with the new upgrade to 24 for $70?

[baseballguy99]

Upgrade to 23

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicker_Bopper

The last edition of the game I bought was 21 for PS5. After reading through the forums, I’m trying to figure out the major differences between these three versions and whether or not it’s time to upgrade. I’m primarily and franchise player, and I understand that the mode hasn’t gotten any attention. What about the on field aspect of the game? Which would you prefer? Should I just stick with 21, upgrade to 23 for $30, or go with the new upgrade to 24 for $70?

Franchise mode has actually gotten several updates since '21:

* new draft that includes slotted value ('23)
* new scouting ('23)
* draft lottery ('23)
* Prospect Promotion Incentive ('24)
* Awards history listed on players card
* Top Prospect Breakdown by Top 100, Top 20 Organizational, Top Positional Players ('24)
* Ability to trade arbitration and contract renewable players in offseason ('24)

Besides that, presentation (minus not having MLB Network) and on the field gameplay is far superior in '24 versus '21 and is better than '23. Plus you have updated lighting as well as better looking caps/faces for all players.

If you're going to upgrade, I'd suggest going with '24. If not, then stick with '21.

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[ripwalk]

Quote: Originally Posted by baseballguy99

Upgrade to 23

This is such silly advice unless OP is on a tight budget and his main consideration is how to save the most money.

However, he’s asking about a baseball game and presumably hes interested in getting the best one.

Despite the hive mind that SDS sucks and never improves anything, MLB 24 is objectively an improvement over MLB 23, even if it doesn’t have as many franchise improvements as everyone would like.

But in addition to the list of improvements countryboy gave, the hair physics and way better face models, has players you start with and that you draft in subsequent years looking much better than in v23 (and even more so than in v21)

[ripwalk]

Custom game entry is also new for v24 if you like to jump in and out of quick partial games.

The ticker is also better/more immersive in v24 with some new info on prospects and trade block players.

[KnightTemplar]

^ 24!…….!!

[baseballguy99]

Quote: Originally Posted by ripwalk

This is such silly advice unless OP is on a tight budget and his main consideration is how to save the most money. However, he’s asking about a baseball game and presumably hes interested in getting the best one. Despite the hive mind that SDS sucks and never improves anything, MLB 24 is objectively an improvement over MLB 23, even if it doesn’t have as many franchise improvements as everyone would like. But in addition to the list of improvements countryboy gave, the hair physics and way better face models, has players you start with and that you draft in subsequent years looking much better than in v23 (and even more so than in v21)

Silly advice is your opinion. If you actually look at bang for the buck 23 is the better option IMO.

No need to attack calling things “silly”. You don’t know the OPs financial situation

[jcar0725]

You'll get a variety of answers here no doubt. I loved '23, but '24 is a better game. Best of the bunch so far.