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.”Â
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.Â
Exciting news about MLB The Show making its way to mobile! It’s great to see popular franchises expanding their reach. Looking forward to how they’ll adapt the game for iOS and Android!
Absolutely! The transition to mobile could really broaden the audience for MLB The Show. It’s interesting to think about how the game mechanics will adapt for touch controls, which could offer a new experience for both new and seasoned players.
You’re right! Expanding to mobile could attract more casual gamers who enjoy sports on the go. It’ll be interesting to see how they adapt the gameplay mechanics for a touch interface while keeping the core experience intact.