While MLB The Show 24 doesn’t offer a dedicated "online franchise" mode at this time, there are features within the existing online functionalities that can provide a similar experience:
League Play:
This is the closest option to an online franchise. You create a custom team with chosen difficulty, roster settings, and other parameters.
You can then join a league with other players online, taking turns playing games as your custom teams following a set schedule.
Leagues often have established rules and settings to create a season-like experience, with potential playoffs and stat tracking.
Here’s what to consider with League Play:
Finding a League: You can search for existing leagues online through communities or forums dedicated to MLB The Show. Be cautious about clicking on unknown links. Here are a couple of examples to get you started:
League Rules and Settings: Each league will have its own rules and settings, so be sure to review them before joining. These might include roster limitations, schedule length, and communication expectations.
Commitment: League Play requires a time commitment as you’ll need to play your scheduled games according to the league’s format.
Alternative: Online Franchise with Friends
While there’s no official online mode for cooperative franchise management, you can achieve a similar experience with friends through a standard online franchise:
You and your friends each create separate Franchise files.
Agree on settings and parameters for the league (e.g., schedule length, difficulty).
Take turns playing your games, simulating or playing against each other as planned in your league format.
Communicate and track standings outside of the game to maintain a league-like feel.
Here’s what to consider with a friends’ online franchise:
Coordination: This method requires strong communication and scheduling flexibility among friends.
External Tracking: You’ll need a separate system (spreadsheet, online tool) to track league standings and stats that wouldn’t be automatically generated within the game.
Overall, although there’s no single "online franchise" mode in MLB The Show 24, League Play or playing a Franchise with friends online can offer a similar experience of competing against others and managing your team over a simulated season.