Five days after the release, the first patch for OOTP 9 has been released, version 9.0.27!

It includes the following fixes:

• Fixed L/R split ratings set to same values in imported OOTP 8 leagues
• Fixed crash when clicking on player news stories while playing out a game
• Fixed game getting stuck when DH is ejected
• Toned down suspensions resulting from brawls (duration of suspensions)
• Fixed position selection menu disappearing at times
• Fixed foreigner rule selection in league setup
• Fixed missing list bullets on help pages
• Added "crashed_on_startup" flag to config file to reset graphics to default after a crash

Additionally, there are several fixes to the Major League file:

• Arizona League Padres added
• Issue with retired players resolved
• Several missing prospects added
• Several fixes to Cleveland Indians
• Updated positions for players on numerous teams
• Updated ratings for some players who were missing ratings
• Some managers updated
• Personnel contracts adjusted to prevent them from being signed for 263 years

Please note: There is no "patch program" available for this patch. You have a choice of uninstalling and reinstalling the full game, or simply overwriting the main executable program.

If you install just the executable, you get the fixes in the first list above, but not the MLB fixes! If you are planning on starting a new Major League games, we recommend you uninstall and reinstall the full version.

Download the patch file here

Out of the Park Developments is proud to announce that OOTP 9 is now available for PC users through Steam, in addition to the standard digital download from OOTP.

If you're not aware of Steam, Steam is a 15+ million-person gaming community and digital game distribution system. See here for more information about Steam. Getting OOTP in front of that large community can only be a good thing for OOTP, and that means it's good for our customers!

To purchase OOTP through Steam, go to Steam's OOTP 9 page. The price on Steam is $39.99, just as when buying from us.

The game is identical on the Steam platform, and of course, if you already own the game like most of the people on the forums do, there's no additional value in buying it through Steam. We just wanted to let you know that we now offer this distribution method as well!

Markus was interviewed by the guys over at Operation Sports recently.

Come check it out.

While you're at it, check out Operation Sports in general! They've been staunch supporters of OOTP, and are a great bunch of guys in general!

Game Stooge (4.5/5)
'Everything is customizable, deep gameplay, massive statistical goodness, online franchises and leagues, and overall general baseball enjoyment. '

The Hardball Times
'The previous incarnation of the game won several awards and was crowned PC Game of the Year by Metacritic. This version is better. Make space on the trophy shelf. I have a feeling more Game of the Year awards are coming your way.'

27 & Counting (4.5/5)
'OOTP 9 is the most advanced baseball sim out there right now and is worth checking out. It might be a bit of a learning curve to the casual gamer to text sims, yet, if you like baseball...there isn't a game that can give you more than you'd bargained for than this one.'



Thanks very much for reading our newsletter, and have fun with OOTP 9!

The OOTP Developments Team


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