'MLB The Show 16' Release Date: Gamers Report Missing Packs And Codes, Wrong Stats, Gameplay Issues

“MLB The Show 16” was finally launched on Mar. 29, 2016. Although fans have been anticipating the game’s release for weeks, there were reportedly missing packs and codes, gameplay issues and errors in statistics, among others.

Issues in a new game is actually common and the game designers have already provided a number of fixes for the initial discoveries. Game designer and community manager Ramone Russell already apologized via a tweet about the rough launch and said that they provided a number of fixes and will continue the work in the coming days.

IGN notes that “MLB The Show 16” is already available at $59.88 for PlayStation4 and $39.99 for PlayStation3. The new game stated that it provides more improvements in gameplay, new game modes and more opportunities to personalize overall baseball experience. The training system has also been enhanced to let players unlock Gameplay Perks as they garner achievements through Road To The Show.

GottaBeMobile reports that some of the current problems that exist in the new MLB game include missing packs from pre-orders, long download times, sound problems with custom walk up music, long installation times after pre-loading, missing codes from Best Buy, wrong stats on several players, wrong awards for players who finished parts of the MLB game, gameplay issues when pitching and online games freezing when players disconnect.

To redeem missing packs on “MLB The Show 16,” players can head to the website. Go to The Show Nation Shop and login using the PSN ID. Click on Stubs then collect the packs via the blue redeem button. To redeem in-game, go to Inventory, and then Open Packs. For missing pre-order codes on the MLB game, the issue is usually with Best Buy. It is recommended to go to the Best Buy Support Forums and getting help from Mike-BBY, and not from the local store. Leave an order number and email for a response.

Generally, there are three ways to ask for help regarding “MLB The Show 16” bugs and issues.

First, follow Ramone Russell on Twitter to get updates and instructions on existing “MLB 16” problems. Report bugs and ask for help with him.

Next, go to The Show Nation Community Forums and discuss matters with other players. There are already existing discussions on current problems like freezing games that count as losses.

Third, get more information on bugs and other problems via the MLB The Show subreddit. Gamers can get more insight on how to cope with the limitations until the next batch of fixes and patch comes.