Gamers who want to go head-to-head against their friends inMLB The Show 23are a few options. Gamers can create franchise leagues with tons of buddies, have a quick exhibition game with their favorite teams, or play Diamond Dynasty to measure lineups.

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However, there is no simple button that says, “play this mode with my friend.” Gamers who want to show off their skills, teams, and abilities inMLB The Show 23will have to jump through a few hoops first in order to get the game to recognize a friend and select a mode.

Adding Friends

Gamers can’t play with friends until the game recognizes that they have friends. It takes a while to getthe best Diamond Dynasty card at each position, not being able to show them off would be a shame. Add some friends to the profile.

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The friend in question does need a copy ofMLB The Show 23. If the friend is playing the game on a different console, be sure to turn on Cross Play mode from the ‘My Profile’ screen.

There is amethod for earning tons of stubs quickly, so if friends prove to be too dominant, go ahead and start buying the best players, gear, and perks. There is not substitute for talent and quick reflexes, but great items will help bridge that gap.

MLB The Show 23 Profile Button On Main Screen

Playing Against/With Friends

Whether playing against friends or co-op, the process is the same. Choose a game mode and invite a friend. If they are online, they will see the invitation pop up. When they accept, they’ll be in the game. For some modes, such as ‘Online Rated’ havingthe best teamisn’t always an advantage as the game does reward extra points for those with weaker teams who stay competitive.

MLB The Show 23is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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