MLB The Show 24: Release Date, Modes, and Features

The anticipation for MLB The Show 24 has reached its peak, with the game's release just around the corner. Here, we dive into the key aspects of the game, including its release date, game modes, features, and the inclusion of new legends.

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MLB The Show 24 Release Details

Set to hit the shelves on March 19, MLB The Show 24 will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch. For those eager to get their hands on the game earlier, pre-ordering a special edition provides Early Access starting March 15. This year, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. graces the cover, following in the footsteps of his father.

Core Game Modes Overview

Official retail listings have shed some light on the game modes we can expect. Staples such as Storylines, Franchise, Diamond Dynasty, Road to the Show, and March to October are set to return, maintaining the core experience of MLB The Show. While it remains to be seen if new modes will be introduced, updates on enhancements to these familiar modes are highly anticipated.

MLB the Show 24 Gameplay | Image: Nintendo

Expanding the Storylines: Negro Leagues and Derek Jeter

The inclusion of Storylines: Negro Leagues Season 2 had been previously announced, but the specifics surrounding the legends featured and the mode's structure were recently unveiled.

At launch, players will have access to four legends, with more to be released in stages. This season introduces Hank Aaron, Buck Leonard, Josh Gibson, and Toni Stone, marking the first time a female character has been playable in the franchise. Additionally, Derek Jeter's illustrious career will be explored in a new Storylines mode, featuring narrative-driven gameplay enriched by interviews with Jeter himself.

Enhancements in Gameplay and Mechanics

MLB The Show 24 is set to introduce over 400 new animations and significant logic improvements, integrating rule changes that were introduced in 2023. These include the pitch clock, disengagement rule, and larger base sizes. Moreover, Pinpoint Pitching will undergo modifications to balance gameplay, including a new gesture system for left-handed pitchers and adjustments to the Sinker pitch to address its dominance in online play. Despite these changes, hitting mechanics will remain largely consistent with previous iterations.