PlayStation is making an MLB The Show mobile game
Sony has officially launched **MLB The Show Mobile**, a new standalone baseball game designed specifically for mobile devices, marking a significant expansion of the popular MLB The Show franchise into the mobile gaming market. As part of its ongoing strategy to diversify its gaming offerings, Sony promises that this mobile version will deliver realistic baseball gameplay optimized for high-performance devices. Currently, the game is available exclusively in the Philippines, with plans for a broader rollout in the future, although no specific timeline has been provided. This move follows the company’s recent foray into mobile gaming, which includes the announcement of **Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble**, showcasing Sony’s commitment to tapping into the growing mobile gaming audience.
The game is optimized for high-end devices such as the iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25, ensuring that players can enjoy enhanced graphics, increased frame rates, and higher resolutions. However, it’s important to note that **MLB The Show Mobile** is a standalone experience that will not feature crossplay with other platforms, meaning that players will be engaging in a unique mobile experience separate from the console and PC versions. This decision reflects Sony’s intention to cater specifically to mobile gamers, providing them with a tailored experience that leverages the capabilities of modern smartphones. As the mobile gaming market continues to expand, Sony’s strategic moves indicate a strong interest in capturing a larger share of this lucrative sector, making it an exciting time for baseball fans and mobile gamers alike.
This is a screenshot from the PS5 version of MLB The Show 25.
MLB The Show
is coming to iOS and Android. Sony has revealed
MLB The Show Mobile
, which it
says is
“a new standalone experience built from the ground up to deliver realistic baseball gameplay on mobile devices.”
The game is
live now
only in the Philippines (
here’s a Google Play link
for the game), and Sony plans to “expand availability to more players around the world,” though it has “no set timeline for expansion,” according to an FAQ. It’s optimized for the iPhone 16 “or comparable” and the “Samsung Galaxy S25, Sony Xperia V, or comparable,” Sony says. Higher-end devices will be able to take advantage of “enhanced graphics, increased frame rates, and higher resolutions.” But because it’s a new, standalone game, it won’t have crossplay with other platforms.
The reveal of
MLB The Show Mobile
follows another surprise foray from PlayStation into mobile: last month’s
announcement
of
Rachet & Clank: Ranger Rumble
, a mobile arena shooter set in the
Ratchet & Clank
universe. And Sony signaled years ago that it was getting more interested in mobile games — it created a PlayStation Studios Mobile Division
in 2022
.
Eric
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