2026 PlayStation-published game confirms PS5 release

PlayStation And developer San Diego Studios has just officially announced it The MLB Show 26 PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch will be arriving on March 17, 2026. This comes with the release date confirmation announcement from PlayStation. The MLB Show 26Cover star athlete, New York Yankees' Aaron Judge.

For nearly 30 years, the MLB PlayStation has a close relationship with the franchise, with Sony Interactive Studios delivering it MLB Pennant Race Back in 1996 for the original PlayStation. Since then, new MLB The entry has been released every year without fail, often receiving favorable reviews from critics. According to sales, The MLB Show Strong success also continues for PlayStation The MLB Show 25 According to Circana's Matt Piscatella, it is the second best-selling game in the franchise by October 2025.

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PlayStation announced the release date and cover athlete for MLB The Show 26

The Standard Edition launches on March 17
Deluxe Edition Early Access begins on March 13

The MLB Show 26 Officially launching on March 17th, pre-orders will go live on February 3rd at 9am PT / 12pm ET. Two versions of The MLB Show 26 Available for purchase will be: Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition. While the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition have not yet been confirmed, PlayStation has announced that it will offer players four days of early access, allowing them to play. The MLB Show 26 From March 13.

In the same blog post that confirmed its release date, PlayStation announced The MLB Show 26Cover athlete. Returning for the second time since his cover appearance in 2018, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees will grace the key art. The MLB Show 26. As PlayStation puts it, Aaron Judge is a “3-time AL MVP, 7-time All-Star, 5-time Silver Slugger Award winner,” making him eligible for revenge.

Those eagerly awaiting more gameplay details won't have to wait long, as PlayStation has confirmed that the new The MLB Show 26 The gameplay trailer will be released on February 3, the same day pre-orders go live. This gameplay trailer is set to include “updates to the features you know and love, as well as some special surprises.” After its official announcement in November 2025, the San Diego studio is heading to some new gameplay features. The MLB Show 26 Which is sure to be seen in the upcoming gameplay trailer.

More specifically, the San Diego studio has previously focused more on “advanced logic and new data metrics,” as well as improved “bat-ball physics,” and pitch effects. New animations for new cutoff throws, catches on the run, and knee-down catchers are all mentioned, as is a new fielder reaction rating that is broken down into four directional attributes instead of the usual one. For those who really want to get into the weeds MLBThe more simulation-heavy aspects of Show 26 Also introducing features like PCI sensitivity, free anchor, free zone, and big zone heating. Fans are sure to see at least some of these new gameplay features The MLB Show 26February 3 trailer.

Towards the end of PlayStation The MLB Show 26 Announcing the release date, it also confirmed that the Homage x MLB Show apparel partnership is returning this year. The first product for batting is a shirt featuring the cover of athlete Aaron Judge Show 26 the logo. The shirt is available now through the Homage website and comes in both adult and youth sizes.