MLB The Show 26 Devs Explain the Harsh Reality of Making an Annual Sports Game

For two decades, the developers of MLB The Show have released a game every year. The series began with The Show 06 and recently saw the release of The Show 26, which debuted on March 17, 2026. The team had no time to sit back and enjoy their latest launch, as they’re already looking ahead to the 2027 iteration of the popular baseball simulation and strategy game. Releasing The Show annually is a delicate balancing act for the team, as they both focus on player feedback and manage their extensive backlog of features and improvements they want to include in the future.