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William D'Angelo
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Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer San Diego Studio have announced MLB Show 26.
“First of all, on behalf of all of San Diego Studio, thank you to the fans for making 2025 a huge year for Major League Baseball Show!” – the ad says.
“Our mission has always been to create a baseball experience that resonates with everyone, from longtime franchise veterans to brand new players entering the game for the first time. And this year the team has offered you new ways to enjoy your favorite sport.
“The development team has really pulled out all the stops, offering fans entirely new ways to enjoy the sport they love, from new school and college Road To The Show journeys to exciting new Diamond Dynasty experiences in Diamond Quest and Weekend Classic..
“With ShowTech, we introduced gameplay innovations such as an updated roll counter and the addition of hundreds of new animations. We've also made the offseason more strategic and rewarding in Franchise Mode and proudly continued our commitment to storytelling and baseball history with another season of storylines introducing the Negro Leagues.
“And this is just the beginning. None of this would be possible without your enthusiasm and feedback. In fact, last year your feedback helped inform The changes and improvements we've outlined are coming to MLB The Show 25. Thank you for helping shape the future of MLB The Show. We are listening and truly appreciate your continued support.”
Read the game details below:
Last year we shared information at the beginning of the season and intend to continue in the same spirit. With that said, here's a quick look at some of our focus for MLB The Show 26:
Gameplay
- Gameplay remains focused on providing the most realistic on-field baseball experience possible. We're focusing on advanced logic and new data metrics…redefining ratings, pitching effects, and ball physics.
Diamond Dynasty
- Now and Later packages are just the beginning. We will continue to provide players with exciting content that allows them to live out their MLB fantasies, as well as new ways to play and use their squads.
Road to the show
- Experience the best player path; Entering its 25th year, MLB The Show 26 takes Road To The Show further than ever before with new college recruiting and a focus on mid-to-late career.
Franchise
- Continue to improve the front office experience by creating deeper, more immersive and complex systems based on community feedback.
Storylines: Negro Leagues – Season 4
- Celebrate the rich history of baseball with the sequel to Storylines: The Negro Leagues, an award-winning mode that invites fans to take to the field and play through the moments that shaped the careers of some of the sport's most talented but often overlooked legends.
This is just the beginning—stay tuned for updates as we approach 2026.
Start your MLB The Show 26 journey with 26 The Show Packs!
What are Now and Later packages?
Now and Later Packs contain the items you'd expect “now” from The Show Packs in MLB The Show 25, with the added bonus of allowing you to redeem The Show Pack “later” in MLB The Show 26 at no additional cost.
How can I earn Now and Later packages?
Register for Intelligence report
- Those who sign up by Friday, November 14th at 11:59 PM PT will receive 5 Now & Later Packs! Your future self will thank you for this start in '26!
Play Diamond Dynasty content in MLB The Show 25
- Earn additional Now & Later Packs in MLB The Show 25 starting Friday, November 21st!
- Here's the content forecast:
- Friday, November 21st: Now and Later sets in the 11th inning of the Experience Path.
- Early 2026: Now & Later packages in the special Now & Later program.
What will I get at MLB The Show 26?
Every Now & Later Pack you earn in MLB The Show 25 will earn a Now & Later Voucher that will be automatically redeemed on The Show Packs when you log into MLB The Show 26 during its standard release. Make sure you sign in to '26 with the same account you used to receive Now & Later packages in '25!
That's all for today, but for now, get started and get ready to start earning Now and Later Packs in MLB The Show 25!
Eternal and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced by VGChartz in 2007. After several years of supporting the site, he was hired as a junior analyst in 2010, worked his way up to lead analyst in 2012, and took over equipment evaluation in 2017. He expanded his involvement in the gaming community by creating content himself. YouTube channel And Twitch channel. You can subscribe to the author on bluesky.
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