The Next Evolution of the Award-Winning Sports Strategy Series Welcomes Rookies and Veterans to Build a Dynasty for the Ages with Enhanced Graphics, New Features and Deeper Customization
March 22, 2022
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Author: Com2uS
Com2uS Renews Licensing Agreement with MLB and MLB Players, Inc. to Bring Innovative New MLB Experiences and Games to Fans Worldwide on PC and Mobile Devices for Five More Years
LOS ANGELES — March 22, 2022 — Com2uS, the global mobile and online game development and publishing company, announced today that Out of the Park Baseball 23 (OOTP 23), the award-winning sports strategy series, is launching on April 22, 2022 for $39.99 USD. In addition, Com2uS, Major League Baseball and MLB Players, Inc. have renewed their licensing agreement to continue to bring the unbeatable level of authenticity of OOTP and other MLB mobile games and experiences to fans for the next five years. OOTP 23 is the next evolution of the beloved strategy series which features new 3D visuals, all-new layers of customization options, and in-game tutorials that will appeal to rookies and veterans alike.
“Each year, it’s our goal to evolve and build on the legacy of OOTP’s unrivaled authentic baseball management experience, and with Out of the Park Baseball 23 we’ve pushed these enhancements further than ever before,” said Richard Grisham, Director of Business Development at Com2uS. “OOTP 23 is a love letter to all baseball fans and includes an array of new tutorial features that make it the most welcoming entry point into the series yet and adds all-new layers of customization and depth to the experience that we know our passionate community loves most about the game.”
“Out of the Park gives fans the chance to take the reins of an MLB franchise and make all the decisions in the hopes of winning the Fall Classic,” said Jamie Leece, MLB Senior Vice President, Video Games & VR. “Out of the Park created the sports strategy category and they continue to be heads and shoulders above everyone else.”
“Out of the Park Baseball provides baseball fans worldwide the unique opportunity to manage their favorite players,” said Evan Kaplan, Managing Director of MLB Players, Inc. “OOTP 23 levels-up this incredibly authentic experience by allowing fans to take charge of their own baseball destiny. We’re looking forward to working with Com2uS as we continue to bring fun and unique baseball games and experiences to fans for years to come.”
Out of the Park Baseball 23 is now available to pre-order directly via the OOTP Developments website, and will be able to be wishlisted soon on Steam and the Epic Games Store for PC, Mac and Linux. Players who pre-order or wishlist the game will receive a 10% discount, and can be among the first to manage every aspect of their favorite franchises — from drafting a Perfect Team of current and legendary MLB, MiLB, and KBO players to creating an unforgettable stadium experience for fans.
In the coming weeks, baseball fans can tune into Out of the Park Developments’ Twitch channel for a first look at various aspects of Out of the Park Baseball 23 ahead of launch:
Trailer Reveal - Catch a sneak peek of the exciting new features heading to Out of the Park Baseball 23 with the game’s first trailer reveal on Thursday, April 7 at 9 PM ET.
Gameplay Overview - Tune-in to watch the Out of the Park Developments team chat with MLB Network’s Scott Braun and Markus Heisohn about the new gameplay features that have been added to OOTP 23 to make it the most authentic, accessible and entertaining version of the game yet on Thursday, April 14 at 9 PM ET.
Perfect Team 23 Deep Dive - Check out the new features and gameplay enhancements heading to OOTP’s beloved “Perfect Team” feature, with an overview and gameplay reveal from Out of the Park Developments on Monday, April 18 at 9 PM ET.
This Week In Perfect Team Season Debut - All the brand new cards, missions, and other content surprises will kick off a brand new season of Perfect Team on Thursday, April 21 at 9 PM ET.
To stay current on the latest updates surrounding Out of the Park Baseball 23, follow Out of the Park Developments on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch.
About Out of the Park Developments
Out of the Park Developments is the developer of the award-winning Out of the Park Baseball series of baseball strategy games and Franchise Hockey Manager series of hockey strategy titles. German-based OOTP Developments was founded by Markus Heinsohn and Andreas Raht in 1999, and in 2019 became a subsidiary of Com2Us. OOTP Developments has consistently produced games that have met with critical acclaim, including winning Metacritic's coveted “PC Game of the Year” for the 2016 version of OOTP and "Game of the Year" for the 2007 edition of OOTP, which remains the second highest-rated PC game on Metacritic of all time. Further information on the company and its games is available from the OOTP Developments website, http://www.ootpdevelopments.com
Major League and Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com and MiLB.com. Officially Licensed Product of MLB Players, Inc. MLBPA intellectual property rights may not be used without the written consent of MLBPA or MLBPI.
About Com2uS
Established in 1998 and headquartered in South Korea, Com2uS operates internationally with offices in the United States, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Thailand and Vietnam, and became a subsidiary of Com2uS Holdings (previous: GAMEVIL) in 2013. As a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, they thrive on creating successful games with a level of depth and engagement for the global market. With a newly added focus on blockchain and metaverse, Com2uS is taking a new leap as a global comprehensive content and platform company to lead the global digital paradigm.
Com2uS currently has a number of mobile games around the world, including Summoners War, Ace Fishing: Wild Catch and Golf Star. With over 100 million downloads and global sales of $2 billion, Summoners War is the #1 grossing game in 86 countries and in the top 10 in 137. The game's RPG mobile sales is ranked first in 133 countries and continues to grow worldwide.
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations and social responsibility endeavors. MLB currently features record levels of competitive balance, continues to expand its global reach through programming and content to fans all over the world, and registered records in games and minutes watched last season on MLB.TV. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.
About MLB Players, Inc.
MLB Players, Inc. is the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. The Major League Baseball Players Association (www.MLBPLAYERS.com) is the collective bargaining representative for all professional baseball players of the 30 Major League Baseball teams and serves as the exclusive group licensing agent for commercial and licensing activities involving active Major League Baseball players. On behalf of its members, it operates the Players Choice licensing program and the Players Choice Awards, which benefit the needy through the Major League Baseball Players Trust (www.PlayersTrust.org), a charitable foundation established and run entirely by Major League Baseball players. Follow @MLBPlayersInc on Instagram and Twitter.
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