Road To The World Baseball Classic TM!
We are thrilled to announce that, for the first time in Out of the Park Baseball history, the authentic World Baseball ClassicTM will be in the game! Starting this season with the World Baseball ClassicTM Qualifiers, including the clubs and players, and continuing into next year, the real World Baseball ClassicTM clubs, participants, schedules, and more will be here. This single-player-mode feature allows everyone to experience the best of international baseball in true OOTP fashion.
Player Development Lab 2.0!
Our popular new Player Development Lab is back and better for this season! With refined options, choices, and feedback, you now have more control than ever over how you want to develop your key players. Track your players' progress closer than ever with new progress bars and midterm reports, and make tough decisions to cut your losses if any aren't performing. New settings allow you to further tailor your lab, and with refined programs, fun news from around the league, and more, experience the development lab in a whole new way!
New and improved MLB Draft!
The MLB Draft is more important - and more-watched - than ever, and we've made significant improvements to the MLB Draft experience. Build your franchise with youth - including all the risk and rewards that entails. Scout the draft like never before. Make your choices and see how you can transform your club into a powerhouse!
Beautiful new dynamic scoreboards and in-game live information!
Fans have always loved playing or watching games in our beautiful 3D ballparks - and now that experience is enhanced like never before! OOTP 26's scoreboards come to life in-game with player images and live data from the actual game that will have you pumping your fists.
Drive For The Pennant is back - now for any season in baseball history!
Our popular new mode from last season returns in a huge new way - with either the 2025 season or any season in MLB history to enjoy this streamlined baseball strategy and management experience. Jump to key events in the season and make important decisions that can influence the outcomes of important games, transactions, and much more. Enjoy history like never before.