MLB The Show 25 Launch Date Revealed In First Details
San Diego Studio dropped their MLB The Show 25, a significant shift with the 20th anniversary of the franchise. There will be multiple cover stars for the first time on March 18, 2025, and it will be exclusive to next-gen systems, closing out the older consoles.
MLB The Show 25 Cover Stars
For the first time in the series' history, MLB The Show 25 will have multiple athletes on the cover. This year's cover athletes are:
- Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds, shortstop)
- Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore Orioles Shortstop)
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher)
These young players are the future of Major League Baseball; thus, selecting them as cover athletes is a fitting tribute to the game's legacy.
Next-Gen Exclusive: No PS4 or Xbox One Versions
One of the most meaningful shifts for MLB The Show 25 is the discontinuation of support for the PS4 and Xbox One. Going from the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the franchise maintained cutting-edge releases on these older generation platforms; however, as of this year, it will only be available to play on:
This step addresses the powerful application of next-gen hardware capabilities toward making improvements on graphics, gameplay mechanics, and an improved experience overall.
Key Features & What to Expect
Though all the gameplay details are yet to be unveiled, MLB The Show 25 is expected to be much more refined with the following features:
- Improved physics and player animation
- Refined Franchise and Road to the Show modes
- New gameplay mechanics for pitching and batting
- Improved online multiplayer and cross-platform support
Fans can expect much more information coming their way as San Diego Studio shares more news in the lead-up to its launch.
