
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer San Diego Studio released a new gameplay trailer for MLB The Show 26.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new gameplay:
Create your legacy from the first pitch to the final inning with the most immersive MLB® The Show™ yet.
Experience true-to-life gameplay across new, expanded, and enhanced game modes with evolved features, and new stadium effects.
Road To The Show (NEW) – Road to Cooperstown & Expanded Amateur Years Career
Your journey to greatness starts here, which path will you choose? Earn a coveted spot at the MLB Draft Combine® or catch the eye of one of 11 additional new colleges as you advance through chapters of your career.
Compete in the officially licensed Men’s NCAA® College World Series® as you rise from a promising high school talent to one of the all-time MLB® greats – immortalized in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and maybe even a place on the first ballot.
Diamond Dynasty
Unmissable Updates – Build your ultimate fantasy team with a new Red Diamond rarity tier and World Baseball Classic player cards featuring elite game-changing players.
Play revamped Mini-Seasons campaigns as you level up your stars with an upgraded PXP system, customize their skills with Parallel Mods, and hit Parallel V faster through special challenges.
Franchise (NEW) – Revamped Front Office Experience
Play the nail-biting key matches and moments of your Franchise GM career with streamlined seasons and Custom Game Entry. Track rumors and strike big deals in the ultimate all-in-one Trade HUB, where a new Trade Logic System delivers real depth, immersion, and high-stakes decision-making. Smarter lineups and improved player regression now mirror the real decisions and realities that shape your organization’s future.
Storyline – The Negro Leagues Season 4.
The award-winning game mode returns with all-new legends, uniforms, and stadiums – celebrating the stories of some of the most important yet often forgotten ballplayers in history.
Gameplay – More Control Than Ever
- Bear Down Pitching: exert total control over your pitches by earning a limited supply of elite focus to deploy in the most critical moments.
- Big Zone Hitting: rack up the home runs with more control over your swing placement, giving you a better chance to nail that sweet spot.
MLB The Show 26 is set to launch this spring on March 17th for Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PlayStation 5. Preorders are available now.