About the Game
New game modes. New ways to play. Unlockables to chase and achievements to earn! Welcome to the all-new Backyard Baseball. Launching July 9th, this reimagined version of an all-time classic blends the best of modern gaming with the timeless charm that made it legendary. Play in 11 remastered stadiums, choose from 24 original teams, and compete across 6 unique game modes with a roster of 30 beloved Backyard characters.
From classic modes like pick-up games, reimagined modes like batting practice, and brand new modes that’ll become instant hits, there’s a world of Backyard fun waiting to be explored.
Our game is packed full of exciting achievements, unlockable characters, and collectible rewards. One thing you won’t find: microtransactions. Backyard Baseball is a fully modern game, but when it comes to rewards, we’re proudly old-school: earn them!
The all-new Backyard Baseball offers something for players of any age and ability. Tutorials, accessibility features, and simple modes like T-ball make it the perfect intro to both baseball and gaming, while competitive modes give experienced players the chance to bunt, steal, and grind their way to victory. Everyone is welcome in the Backyard.
Power-ups are back and crazier than ever, adding chaos and fun to every game. Pitchers can unleash FIRE BALLS, CRAZY BALLS, and FREEZEBALLS on unsuspecting hitters, while batters can wield CRAZY BUNTS, UNDERGROUNDERS, and the legendary ALUMINUM POWER BAT to rack up runs.
Backyard Baseball is iconic because we play the game a little differently than most. Follow these rules and let the fun begin!
PICK YOUR TEAM: Choose from 30 beloved Backyard kids to assemble your roster.
SET YOUR LINE UP: Assign positions and a batting order. Choose wisely!
PLAY LIKE A KID: In the Backyard there are no injuries, and while all kids make errors, it is a feature you can turn off. Need to use a tee? No problem! There are plenty of ways to customize your experience, but above all: have fun and Play Like a Kid™!
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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Hi-ho, sports fans!
Patch 1.0.9.1 is LIVE! We’ve cleared out a few bugs and polished up the field. Check out the full lineup of fixes and updates below!
🧢 IMPROVEMENTS (Game Polish, Balance Changes, and Features)
Audio: Classic Walk Up Music from Backyard Baseball ‘97 is now available as an option under Sound Settings.
Audio: Added Post-Match Celebration Audio.
UI/HUD: Improved baseball stat descriptions in the statistics screen and record book
UI/HUD: BUG FIX: Adjusted positions of away and home team iconography.
UI/HUD: BUG FIX: Added spacing to Kids, profiles, and team names.
🧢 FIXES (Bug Resolutions)
⚾ Global & Menus
Fixed an issue where Screen Resolution always defaults to the lowest setting upon launching the game.
Fixed an issue where the loading screen gets stuck when going to the Clubhouse from the Title Screen.
Fixed an issue where Xbox glyphs appear when using a wired PS gamepad controller to navigate.
Fixed an issue where Graphics Settings couldn't be adjusted.
Fixed an issue where team logos are tinted blue and red in the Pause Menu.
Fixed an issue where there is no zoom-in transition when selecting the Pick-Up Window in the Clubhouse.
Fixed an issue where the Team Photo Polaroid was not displaying correctly.
Fixed an issue where players could get semi-infinite card packs in the Card Shop.
Fixed an issue where the trophy displayed changes when pressing the \ key or the North button in the Hall of Fame.
Fixed an issue where common names with religious connotations were not properly removed from the block list.
⚾ Audio & Voice
Fixed overlapping and delayed Announcer voicelines.
Fixed an issue where Custom Kids were not following Voice Assignments.
Fixed missing team names voice lines.
⚾ Gameplay & Match Mechanics
Fixed an issue where sliding after immediately hitting the ball would cause kids to run back towards home plate.
Fixed an issue where runners could advance after an Infield Fly out is triggered.
Fixed an issue where the camera switches back to the Home Run camera when a runner advances from second base onward during a Skip Homerun.
Fixed an issue where the plain text of the pitcher's name briefly appears when the batter hits the first pitch of the game.
Fixed an issue where the player is unable to change the position of fielders during a match when the player is pitching.
Fixed an issue where Kimmy Eckman's ball teleports upwards or disappears when she hits early on Open Stance.
Fixed an issue where Luanne Lui's Teddy Bear VFX breaks after returning to home plate following a foul.
Fixed an issue where player positions were not added to their portraits in the top right of the HUD.
Fixed an issue where the Match Intro commentary instantly skips to Team Strategy after Team Drafting.
Fixed an issue where base runners re-evaluated decisions that should only be made during the initial fielding play.
⚾ Specific Game Modes and Fields
Backyard Bash: Fixed an issue where an extra skip button appears when hitting a homerun.
Backyard Bash: Fixed an issue where the active batting power-up no longer applies after switching batters.
Backyard Bash: Fixed an issue where players cannot mouse-click and change stances.
Backyard Bash (Tee Ball): Fixed an issue where the game becomes unresponsive when switching batters immediately after hitting the ball in Tee Ball.
Backyard Bash (Tee Ball): Fixed an issue where the "Switch Stance" control prompt is missing during gameplay.
Backyard Bash (Wiggle Ball): Fixed the missing batting reticle and game block after playing Wiggle Ball.
Backyard Bash (Wiggle Ball): Fixed an issue where the field name for when Wiggle Ball Night Mode is unlocked is missing in the Game Summary.
Local Multiplayer: Fixed the pitch reticle size so that perfect pitches correctly reflect a larger area of swing spot uncertainty.
Local Multiplayer: Fixed a baserunning issue where the baserunner can move towards an occupied base.
Local Multiplayer: Fixed an issue where the pitching power-up icon appears misaligned when Player 2 (Gamepad) spins the roulette.
Local Multiplayer (Quick Play): Fixed an issue where Player 2 can switch sides via the tab key or the west button in the VS Screen.
League Play: Fixed an issue where the Pitching and Batting Power-Up roulette does not fill after returning to League Play.
League Play: Fixed an issue where Season Stats show Game Stats values when accessing Statistics in Game Summary.
League Play: Fixed an issue where the scoreboard does not display the at-bat, on-deck, and in-the-hole batters during inning transitions.
League Play: Fixed the BYB Playoffs Introduction Note, which had an incorrect text description of the Playoffs Format.
League Play: Fixed an issue where two checkmarks appear after accessing the Team Color UI when using the Random color button in Team Creation.
League Play: Fixed an issue where UI focus returns to the Game Setup menu after switching windows while the "Ready to Play" prompt is displayed.
League Play: Fixed an issue where the previous match score briefly appears on the mini scoreboard in the next match.
League Play: Fixed an issue where loading a save file from the Team Dugout autoload prompt results in a load error.
Sandy Flats: Fixed an issue where players are able to walk on top of the pond on the right side of the stadium.
Tin Can Alley: Fixed an incorrect out ruling after the ball bounced off a wall and was caught by a Fielder.
⚾ Tutorials & Saves
Fixed an issue where the Tutorial gets stuck when players continue playing while the Controls Menu is opened during the Fielding Phase.
Fixed an issue where pausing the game in the Tutorial might cause the strikezone and reticle to disappear.
Fixed an issue in the Stance Tutorial where the Z input does not work when switching to squared mode.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to manually save a game after previously being able to.
⚾ Draft & Player Cards
Fixed an issue where Angela Delvecchio's birthday is displayed as 11/20 instead of 12/20 on her Player Card in Team Draft.
Fixed an issue where the Card number does not update based on the selected kid during Team Draft.
If you encounter any problems, we’d love to hear from you!
👉🏻 Report a bug here
💬 Join our community on Discord
📝 Drop your suggestions here
Backyard Fans,
Thank you for continuing to report bugs and provide feedback. We're already implementing hot fixes, 3 in the last 48 hours, and have more on deck. We are so genuinely grateful for your support and for sharing your feedback on the game.
As mentioned in our last update, we have all systems firing while we focus our immediate efforts on Kid Specific Personality gameplay adjustments and Fielding for Updates. While those Updates are underway, our UI team is working through stacks of Stat improvements, League Play Storytelling features, and more. We will continue to deliver Hot Fixes alongside the game Updates.
Here are the most recent updates in the latest patch that you will see hit the game:
🧢 PROFANITY FILTER:
Updated to be less aggressive and to allow previously blocked words
🧢 AUTO-ASSIGNED POSITIONS:
Pablo’s pre-selected position has been adjusted, following fan feedback
🧢 CARD PACK EXPLOIT:
A bug allowing semi-infinite card packs has been addressed. Sorry, fans, earn them the old-fashioned way, through play!
🧢 MOUSE PLAYERS:
Resolved several bugs for fielding that contribute to the sluggishness and feel
Resolved several bugs where Fielders cannot catch the ball from the ground in some cases
Make fielders keep moving to the last cursor position after finishing the "hold and drag" input sequence
Resolved bugs related to sliding, where using the right mouse button to slide can impact and control several baserunners rather than one.
Please continue reporting bugs and sharing feedback with us. We want to hear it!
👉🏻 Report a bug here
💬 Join our community on Discord
📝 Drop your suggestions here
Hi-ho sports fans! Here are the fixes and updates for Patch 1.0.8.
⚾ Fixes:
Fixed a bug that caused the loading screen to get stuck when heading to the Clubhouse or selecting a coach after launching the game offline
Fixed a bug where loading a previous save via the auto-load prompt could result in a load error
Fixed an issue where player profiles could not be created if the Operating System username contained a period (".")
⚾ Pitching Balance Pass:
Increased the speed of the timing reticle pulse for bad pitching stats
Increased the perfect pitch timing margin (5% to 7.5%)
If you encounter any problems, we’d love to hear from you!
👉🏻 Report a bug here
💬 Join our community on Discord
📝 Drop your suggestions here
To our fans,
In just 2 short days, you will get to experience a game that has been a true labor of love.
Every small detail of this game has been poured over, deeply considered, and carefully crafted with one goal in mind: delivering the most authentic and incredible Backyard Baseball experience possible.
You will feel and see that care when you play.
It is that same unending commitment to quality that has led us to make the difficult decision to push online play. In our lead-up to launch, we found that the online experience wasn’t yet meeting the standard we’ve set for the rest of the game.
Online multiplayer is still coming, just not day 1.
One of the things we're proudest of is that Backyard Baseball is a modern game you can fully enjoy offline. From fast, classic pick-up games to a season-long quest for the championship, the complete core experience is available at launch. New features like create-a-kid and design-a-bat take the game to the next level, alongside our new in-game rewards and baseball card collecting system. We've also packed the game with plenty of surprises for you to discover, including achievements, interactables, rewards, new modes, and unlockable characters, fields, and more.
For those who have been patiently waiting for online mode, we apologize and kindly ask for your patience just a little longer. Your experience is our priority, and we want to assure you that we will work tirelessly to launch this mode with the playability that you deserve. In the meantime, please join us in celebrating the return of Backyard Baseball by diving into core gameplay!
Opening Day is July 9th! It’s early innings for us, but we’re committed to delivering a complete game of excellence to you. Thank you for being an invaluable part of our community.
The Backyard Sports Team
Current Release
Build 24406627
Uploaded Jul 28, 2026
System Requirements
How to Install
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• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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