Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer San Diego Studio have released the first look gameplay trailer for MLB The Show 26.
Digital pre-orders are available now in the following editions:
- Standard Edition ($69.99)
- A copy of the game
- Pre-order bonus: Gold Choice Pack
- Digital Deluxe Edition ($99.99)
- A copy of the game
- The Show Packs (x20)
- WBC Choice Packs (x2)
- Legend Choice Pack
- WBC Uniform Pack
- Equipment Pack
- Double Daily Rewards
- Cover Athlete Bat Skin Pack
- 20,000 Stubs
- Pre-order bonus: Gold Choice Pack
- Pre-order bonus: Up to four days of early access (March 13)
Here is an overview of the game, via Sony Interactive Entertainment:
About
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 and 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 due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch on March 17.
Watch the trailer below.