MLB The Show 25 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer

The MLB The Show 25 Release Date is Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, with an Early Access launch date of March 14th, 2025. It will be available for pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on February 4th, 2025. At the time of writing, only two editions of the game (and their pre-order bonuses) have been revealed:

• Standard Edition – $69.99
  • The Show Packs (5x)
• Digital Deluxe Edition – $99.99
  • 20 The Show Packs
  • 20th Anniversary Choice Pack
  • One Diamond Choice Pack
  • Five Gold Choice Packs
  • One Equipment Pack
  • One Double Daily Rewards
  • One Cover Athlete Bat Skin

However, expect a possible third edition announcement ahead of launch.

MLB The Show 25 Gameplay

MLB The Show 25 offers the same, classic gameplay fans have come to expect from the series over the years. However, MLB The Show 25 also makes several improvements to several mechanics and modes to make this year’s installment bigger and better than ever.

In terms of gameplay, The Show 25 adds new animations to up the authenticity. These include things like:

• New Rob HR’s
• Hot Shot Catches
• on-the-run catches & tags

Furthermore, MLB The Show 25 is adding a new G.O.A.T. difficulty, bringing the toughest challenge for players yet. Additionally, there’s a new reaction time system on defense, which players will need to learn in order to improve. Lastly, All-New ambush hitting makes for a more realistic interaction at the plates.

Overall, you can expect the classic modes you’d expect in any MLB The Show game. From RTTS to Franchise to Diamond Dynasty, you’ll have a variety of options to choose from.

Franchise Mode returns, with new choices and consequences to up your experience. Furthermore, the developers added a new Free Agency system that adds new risk/reward elements.  In Franchise, manage your favorite team and win the World Series! We expect to see some more quality of life improvements, but it would also be nice to see some major changes.

The card-collecting Diamond Dynasty Mode returns, allowing you to build a dream-team roster of past/present MLB players.

This year, Diamond Dynasty is getting some massive changes. Firstly, Sets & Seasons are no more, and will not return in the Show 25. Furthermore, Diamond Dynasty added a new mode called Diamond Quest. This board game-like mode, along with a new multiplayer mode offer some new rewards for players to enjoy.

And throughout the year, you’ll earn new top rewards in your favorite modes. Additionally, new Team Affinity Programs will allow players to unlock items and players unique to their favorite teams.

MLB The Show 25 Story

MLB The Show 25 technically has several story-based modes, depending on how you look at it.

Firstly, Road To The Show serves as the game’s main player career mode. Create your own superstar and watch them grow from a minor leaguer to Hall of Fame legend. Throughout your career, you’ll have the chance to play for another team, negotiate deals, and more en route to greatness.

You’ll start your career in High School before heading off to College in your amateur years. This year, RTTS adds a new attribute progression system to add more control your development. Furthermore, RTTS/Playe Lock received a variety of new Impact Plays and QTEs for all positions and baserunners.

However, both Storylines and Negro Leagues also serve to tell stories. They both offer you a chance to re-live history and play as some of the greatest players to grace the field. Last year, MLB The Show 24 included a Derek Jeter Storyline. We wonder which player they want to run with this year.

Overall, that includes everything we know about the MLB The Show 25 Release Date, Gameplay, and more. We look forward to yet another exciting installment in the long-running series. See you out there on the field when MLB The Show 25 launches.

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