Face Scans 2026
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In MLB The Show 22 we got face scans for top 100 prospects and 2021 1st round draft picks. Being able to use the future stars with realistic looking player models was a game changer. Not having that in the previous 3 games now after getting it in 2022 sucks. I’m also hoping the face scan technology has gotten better and can be collected from players easier (remotely ideally). We’re not asking for perfect face scans, but something that makes the player models better. You’ve been able to bring in your personal face taking a picture of yourself and uploading it, why can’t we have similar technology used for prospects? Having face scans for prospects and being able to play with the future stars of the league (Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, etc.) makes the game way better. We’re also have guys who have been in the mlb for 2 years without face scans (Colt Keith, Bowden Francis, etc.) this to me is unacceptable and there has to be a way to get these players face scans into the game more quickly.
Hoping to see this technology enhance and have the ability to play with top prospects with face scans in the game like we did in MLB the Show 22, don’t want to see the game take steps backwards in this area as it feels like it has in recent years.
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I hope I'm wrong, but I feel like if there was a major upgrade to the graphical engine, we would have heard about it by now. It's long overdue, especially looking at the independent games for the PS5. It's simply inexcusable to have visuals this far behind, but complacency and no dedicated direction or leadership will do that.
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To give a little bit of clarity on how the face scan process works, we scan players each year at Spring Training using a pretty elaborate camera rig, so remote scanning using that same technology isn't possible.
Participation is optional of course, with some players choosing to be scanned and others choosing not to, and we fully respect their choice either way.
Just wanted to offer some context on on this because I know that's something a lot of people are interested in.
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@SDS_JoeK_PSN Do appreciate that. Do you plan to scan minor leaguers/top prospects this year at all?
I’ve also seen rumors there’s a setup in San Diego and players come in to get scanned there when in town playing the Padres, is that true?
Also if you have any information on possible enhancements to this process to not need a full setup rig and be able to do that remotely that would be great to hear. If there is anything, if not that’s understandable, I have no clue how this even works obviously.
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My understanding is that on rare occasions, the odd player may come to get scanned at the studio, but it's not a regular occurrence.
I don't have any info to share currently on changes to the process going forward.
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@SDS_JoeK_PSN I really do appreciate the responses and giving some clarity on how it works. If my feedback (and I know others) can help the SDS team I’ll just say I absolutely LOVED when the top 100 prospects and 1st round draft picks got face scans in 22 and it really enhanced the experience so if there’s any way to start doing that again it would be incredible.
Love the game appreciate what y'all do, been playing for over 10 years!
