
Release Date: March 18, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Similar to previous installments of the series, MLB: The Show 25 offers a variety of game modes:
The game allows for singleplayer and multiplayer (via the Internet or locally).
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
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Game Ratings for MLB: The Show 25 Video Game.
CGMagazine: 8 / 10 by David Walters
MLB The Show 25 is an improvement over its predecessor, which is all I could ask for from a yearly title release.
Hardcore Gamer: 3.5 / 5 by Cory Wells
You can arguably say that Road to the Show includes the biggest additions the series has ever seen.
A Gaming Network: 8 / 10 by Marcel Dee
MLB The Show 25 doesn’t revolutionize the franchise, but it makes meaningful strides in gameplay, realism, and historical storytelling. The introduction of GOAT difficulty and Ambush Hitting refines the on-field action, while Road to the Show’s high school start adds new layers of depth. The removal of sets and seasons in Diamond Dynasty makes it more accessible, and the return of Negro League Storylines continues to be a standout feature.