MLB: The Show 25

Released

Release Date: March 18, 2025

Sports, Baseball, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

The 20th installment of the popular baseball series, based on the official MLB (Major League Baseball) license. MLB: The Show 25 offers plenty of new features, like the Ambush Hitting mechanic, Diamond Quest and Diamond Dynasty: 360 modes, or the highest G.O.A.T. difficulty level.

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MLB: The Show 25 is the twentieth main installment of the baseball sports game series. Similar to the previous parts of the series, the game is based on the MLB license, which is the American Major League Baseball league. It was developed by the San Diego Studio team, which belongs to Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Gameplay

In MLB: The Show 25 we participate in baseball games. We are responsible for team management issues and the game also allows us to develop players.

The official MLB license ensures the presence of real names, teams, and stadiums, while a range of difficulty levels (led by the highest - G.O.A.T.) allows to adjust the level of challenge to individual preferences. The Ambush Hitting mechanic deserves a separate mention, allowing for more aggressive ball hitting during matches.

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Game modes

Similar to previous installments of the series, MLB: The Show 25 offers a variety of game modes:

Road to The Show - a gameplay variant in which we lead our own player through successive levels of career, developing him with the help of perks and a revamped attribute system. In addition to this, our career is influenced by new Impact Plays, which are key moments.
Franchise - a mode in which we take control over the entire team and do everything to make it successful over the course of subsequent seasons. Compared to its predecessor, it stands out due to improved transfer logic and Defensive WAR.
March to October - we can lead a team through a single season.
Storylines - stories about baseball stars and the most important moments of their careers.
Diamond Dynasty - a mode in which we collect player cards and compose a team from them, and then put it up to fight against other players. Thanks to Diamond Dynasty: 360, we don't have to worry about time constraints. It is complemented by the roguelike mode Diamond Quest.

The game allows for singleplayer and multiplayer (via the Internet or locally).

Graphics and sound

MLB: The Show 25 looks best on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It stands out due to its improved graphics, especially the appearance of the ground and grass. The sound layer is based on ShowTech technology, thanks to which matches are accompanied by real crowd noises and chants from the fans.

Platforms:

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Early Access:March 14, 2025

Developer: San Diego Studio

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Game Series

20GAMES

MLB: The Show Game Series

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Ratings

Game Ratings for MLB: The Show 25 Video Game.

8.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 91% of Critics. There are 40 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Console Creatures: 9 / 10 by Court LaLonde

MLB The Show 25 offers baseball fans the chance to relive the history of the game and honour its new traditions.

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Game Rant: 8 / 10 by Dalton Cooper

MLB The Show 25 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it provides a feature-rich baseball simulation experience with strong core gameplay.

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NintendoWorldReport: 7.5 / 10 by Neal Ronaghan

If you want to play a licensed baseball game and you only have access to Nintendo Switch, MLB The Show 25 will do the trick. This version is an adequate representation of the pristine gameplay design and mode variety the series has been consistently delivering for years, but every aspect of it feels compromised on Switch. Here's hoping Switch 2 is a better destination for MLB The Show 26.

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