MLB The Show Mobile announced for iOS, Android

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer San Diego Studio have announced MLB The Show Mobile. It is available now via a limited regional release (soft launch) in the Philippines for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play.

The free-to-play MLB The Show Mobile is described as “a new standalone experience built from the ground up to deliver realistic baseball gameplay on mobile devices.”

Here is an overview of the game, via its store pages:

About

Step up to the plate and swing for the fences in MLB The Show Mobile. Loaded with all-time greats, new fast-paced game modes designed for mobile, and non-stop action, the most authentic, officially licensed MLB and MLBPI baseball experience is now in the palm of your hand!

Collect. Build. Dominate. Collect more than a thousand player cards and stack your dream team with today’s superstars and historic legends like Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, and Ken Griffey Jr. Put your skills to the test and prove you’ve got what it takes to rule the diamond!

Key Features

• Realistic Batting, Pitching, and Fielding
  • Hit a grand slam, strike out the side, and turn the perfect double play—MLB The Show Mobile gives you full control of the diamond!
  • Skill-based controls are easy to learn, but challenging to master—your inputs determine whether you hit a home run or whiff it for a strikeout
  • Whether stealing 2nd base or diving for a catch, YOU decide what happens in every play!
  • New “Risk It” feature lets you control runners in real-time
• The Ultimate Sports Game Experience
  • Built from the ground up for mobile: the most detailed and realistic way to play on the go
  • Compete with true-to-life versions of your favorite MLB heroes!
  • Immerse yourself in the action with incredible graphics and more than 16,000 unique animations!
  • Play in all 30 real MLB stadiums!
  • Feel the depth in every mechanic whether you’re pitching, batting, or fielding
• Strategize With the New Momentum System
  • Each player card has a Momentum Cost—start innings with 10 Momentum and spend it strategically to dominate the competition!
  • Maintain Momentum through performance—keep the hits coming, or run out of Momentum and risk a power drop
  • Player stats are paired with unique abilities, unlocking endless strategic choices!
  • Pick your batters and pitchers in real time—don’t just set your lineup, choose the right slugger for the situation and come through in the clutch!
• Build the Perfect Squad
  • Collect big-league stars past and present to build your ultimate roster!
  • Fill your bullpen with aces, stack your bench and make your lineup explosive with a growing list of more than 1,100 player cards to collect
  • Earn XP, upgrade players, and craft attribute bonuses to perfect your collection
  • Buy and sell cards directly with other players in the Marketplace!
• Play New Game Modes
  • Dominate your rivals in best-of-three player-versus-player matchups featuring an expanding list of quick new modes designed for mobile
  • Experience the most iconic MLB Moments and relive baseball history
  • Unlock rewards through wins, daily challenges, limited-time events and the Show Pass!

Watch the announcement trailer below.

Announce Trailer