MLB The Show 24 releases just before the 2024 MLB Season, bringing new gameplay and an updated experience for all players. The next era of The Show kicked off when the developers unveiled Toronto Blue Jays player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to be the cover athlete earlier this year. While we expect the series to retain many similarities to its predecessors, the newest title brings new features to improve the experience.
MLB The Show 24 Release Date: March 19, 2024
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MLB The Show 24 has a set release date on Tuesday, March 19th 2024, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It will release for Early Access on March 15th, 2024. Unfortunately, MLB The Show 24 is not coming to PC, as it will remain on Console for now. However, the game will be included with Game Pass on Day one. Currently, the game offers four separate editions for pre-order, based on the platform in which you buy it:
- Standard Edition (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) – $59.99
- Full Game
- 5 The Show Packs
- Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – $69.99
- 5 The Show Packs
- 5,000 Stubs
- MVP Edition – $84.99
- Full Game (Digital)
- 4 Days Early Access
- 1 Legend Diamond Choice Pack
- 1 Equipment Pack
- 10 The Show Packs
- 1 Double Daily Rewards
- 1 Cover Athlete Bat Skin
- 10,000 stubs
- Digital Deluxe Edition – $99.99
- Includes ALL MVP Edition Content
- Full Game (Digital)
- 1 Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack
- 5 Gold Choice Packs
- 10 Additional The Show Packs
- 10,000 Additional Stubs
- Limited Negro Leagues Edition – $124.99
- All Digital Deluxe Edition Content – via voucher
- 1 Limited Edition Physical Edition Steelbook (No Disc)
- 1 Limited Edition New Era Hat
Like previous entries, MLB The Show 24 is developed by San Diego Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
MLB The Show 24 Gameplay
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As the nineteenth entry of the series, MLB The Show 24 features many similar gameplay elements to its predecessors. Of course, this means the return of many popular modes like Road To The Show, Diamond Dynasty, Franchise, Conquest, and more. Furthermore, the developer released several different feature premieres showing off some of the newest additions.
On the defensive side of the ball, new Impact plays adds new quick-time events for all positions. Therefore, the significance of each defensive player's role grows more important in the latest installment. However, the gameplay remains fairly similar to previous titles, meaning you won't need to learn much if you're used to the series.
Diamond Dynasty mode is receiving more Team Affinity content, with three whole chapters each season. Overall, seasons now last twelve weeks with more Affinity drops to keep the mode updated.
Overall, MLB The Show will let you play with the most up-to-date roster in various modes. Manage your own baseball team in Franchise, or collect player cards and complete Sets in Diamond Dynasty. The Show 24's Gameplay will make it a one-stop shop for everything you need in an MLB game.
In terms of online play, MLB The Show 24 will offer ways to play with friends. Whether you want to duke it out head-to-head, or play together in Ranked Online co-op, The Show 24's gameplay gives you a solid amount of options to choose from.
Lastly, the Legends list grows on in MLB The Show 24, now totaling up to 190 players. Furthermore, the developers improved player likeness and added hundreds of new animations to improve the authenticity and quality of the visuals.
MLB The Show 24 Story
As mentioned before, MLB The Show 24 will likely feature Road To The Show, a game mode in which you create your own player. This mode features a face scan system which lets you use your own image in The Show. While not necessarily a huge story with insane narrative, Road To The Show lets you live out your own MLB career with the most updated rosters.
You'll start off with a relatively low player rating, and build your way up with consistent performances. Additionally, equipping different gear also improves your player's skills. However, if you still don't like your team, you can request a trade and start fresh somewhere else.
However, The Show 24, like several previous titles, does not include Y2Y saves. This means your RTTS player from previous years are unable to transfer over to The Show 24. This unfortunate news means you need to start from scratch… again.
Lastly, Road To The Show is receiving a new variation, called Women Pave Their Own Way. Overall, it lets you create your own female baseball player and follow her journey just like the original RTTS experience. Furthermore, this mode comes with a unique storyline to provide a different experience.
Additionally, the developers are continuing the Negro Leagues Storylines series which began in The Show 23. Overall, the series itself allowed players to re-live MLB history and learn about pioneers of the game. The mode received critical acclaim in the last title, and it fills that “historical mode” that many sports fans appreciate. Follow the journey of some of the greatest players and re-live their biggest moments.
Furthermore, the developers also added a Derek Jeter Storylines mode, which focuses on Mr. November's illustrious career. The five-time World Series Champ and Hall-Of-Famer earned 14 All-Star nods and was known for his postseason play. Known as Captain Clutch, Jeter and the Yankees only missed the postseason just three times in his career.
Overall, we look forward to the release of MLB The Show 24. Therefore, keep checking back with us for all the latest The Show 24 content, for all things Story, Gameplay, and Trailers.
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