Is MLB The Show 25 worth it over MLB The Show 24?

If you play Road to the Show or Franchise, the new high school and college path and the reworked Franchise mode are real additions. If you mainly play online head-to-head, the on-field changes are small and last year's game plays much the same.

Which consoles can play MLB The Show 25?

It runs on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. There is no PS4, Xbox One, Switch or PC version.

Does MLB The Show 25 support VR?

No. It is a standard flat-screen game with no VR support.

How many players can play at once?

Up to 8 players can play online, and up to 4 can play offline on one console.

Is cross-platform play supported?

Yes. PlayStation and Xbox players can play online together, and progress carries across platforms with a linked account.

What is in the Standard Edition?

The Standard Edition is the base game. Bonus packs and currency come with the Digital Deluxe edition, not the Standard one.

Where is the MLB The Show 25 cheapest?

At dLcompare US, for $14.99, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the MLB The Show 25?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

Where can I buy the MLB The Show 25?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Antonline, Walmart, dLcompare US, Amazon, GameStop.

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MLB The Show 25

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What reviewers say

Reviewers call it a solid but conservative entry: the Road to the Show high school and college path and the Franchise rework are the highlights, while the on-field action feels close to recent years. Owners praise the presentation and career mode and criticise the card-collecting grind and the lack of a last-gen version.

What people mention

Career modePraisedPlayers like starting Road to the Show in high school and college before reaching the majors.
Franchise depthPraisedThe reworked Franchise mode gives more control over roster building and player development.
Gameplay changesMixedThe ambush hitting mechanic is welcome, but the core action feels close to recent entries.
Card grindCriticisedDiamond Dynasty progress is slow and pushes toward repeated play or spending.
PlatformsCriticisedFans on PS4 and PC are left out because the game is current-gen only.
CommentaryCriticisedThe broadcast team repeats lines over a full season.

About the MLB The Show 25

MLB The Show 25 is a Major League Baseball video game from San Diego Studio, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It uses simulation mechanics that cover pitcher-batter matchups and base running.

This installment has a revamped Franchise mode with team management and player development. You can build a roster, make trades, and lead your team toward a World Series title. Road to The Show is an RPG-style mode where you shape a player's career from the minor leagues to stardom.

The game has lifelike player models, dynamic weather effects, and rendered stadiums. It also has new commentary and improved crowd animations. Online multiplayer options and seasonal events are included.

Game type

Game

Genre

Action, Sports

Edition

Standard Edition

Release year

2025

Developer

San Diego Studio

Publisher

Sony Interactive Entertainment