A big change for the franchise
MLB: The Showhas, for many years, been about the only worthwhile baseball game on the market. Originating asMLBback on the PlayStation, it’s outlasted rivals such asMajor League Baseball 2KandMVP Baseball. Though there are still alternatives out there —R.B.I. Baseballis still chugging along — when people think of baseball video games they generally associate it solely withThe Showand the PlayStation brand.
However, as early as 2021, that latter part looks like it’s going to change. It was announced today the MLB, the MLB Players Association, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and series developer San Diego Studio have entered into a multi-year agreement that will expandThe Showto non-PlayStation platforms. More details are expected at a later date, but right now, two of those non-PlayStation platforms are already excited about the announcement.
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica)July 11, 2025
No more away games.https://t.co/47Bui1tuUj
— Xbox (@Xbox)June 24, 2025
As this change is still more than a year away, the upcomingMLB The Show 20will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 4. It’s expected to launch around opening day with Javier Báez as the cover athlete.
MLB, MLBPA, Sony extend video game partnership[MLB]
