You and Your Buddy vs. The Digital Diamond: How to Add Friends in MLB The Show 23
So, you've fired up MLB The Show 23, cracked a virtual homer (or maybe three), and now you're itching to dust off your bragging rights against a friend. But hold on there, champ, before you unleash your inner Shohei Ohtani, you gotta get them on your team... digitally speaking, of course. Fear not, fellow baseball enthusiast, for this guide will have you high-fiving your online teammate in no time.
Step 1: Navigating the Not-So-Mystical Menus
First things first, you gotta grab your trusty controller and boot up MLB The Show 23. Once you're staring down that fancy main menu, don't get intimidated by all the buttons. We're on a friend-adding mission, so look for the profile icon (it might have your player's number on it). This will be your gateway to the social side of things.
Step 2: Unveiling the Friend Zone (It's Not What You Think)
Now that you've clicked on the profile icon, you'll see a few tabs. We want the one that screams "popularity" (or at least "having friends to play with"), so hit the button that says "My Profile". Then, nudge your way over one tab (because swiping right is for chumps) to the glorious "Friends" section. This is where the magic happens.
Heads up! If you're new to the game, your friend list might be looking a little barren. Don't worry, we'll populate that place faster than a stadium fills up for a free hat giveaway.
Step 3: Sending Out the Bat Signal (Virtually)
Alright, so you're in the "Friends" section. Now what? Here's where things get exciting (well, as exciting as adding friends on a video game menu can be). You'll see a couple of options: "Requests" and maybe even "Sent Requests" (don't worry, we'll get to that in a sec).
For now, we're all about making new baseball buddies. So, hit that "Requests" button. This is where you can search for your friend's username (the same one they use on their PlayStation or Xbox thingy). Once you find their name, it's time to send that friend request. Consider it your virtual handshake... with a controller.
Uh oh! "Sent Requests" Woes?
Maybe you already sent a request and are impatiently waiting for your friend to accept. Fear not! The "Sent Requests" tab (if it appears) will show you the status of your pending invitations. Just sit tight, and hopefully, your friend will accept soon, and you can dominate the online competition together.
Bonus Tip: If you're feeling particularly social, you can also check out your console's friend list and see if any of your existing buddies are playing MLB The Show 23. You never know, you might have a hidden baseball prodigy in your friend group!
There you have it, folks! With these simple steps, you'll be adding friends and crushing dingers online in no time. Now get out there, assemble your dream team (or at least one with your buddy in it), and make the digital baseball world tremble!
