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MLB The Show 22
Sports
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 69%
Released
April 5, 2022
ESRB
E for Everyone
Developer(s)
San Diego Studio
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Multiplayer
Franchise
MLB

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Every pitch. Every hit. Every win. Make your mark and Own the Show in MLB® The Show™ 22.

Create and use multiple Ballplayers, beyond your Road to the Show personalized Baseball RPG experience, and customize your Ballplayers how you want to aid in your progression.

Diamond Dynasty is back and better than ever! Play, collect, and build on your fantasy card collection and bring to life on the diamond.* Try the new Mini Seasons mode, where each season brings new challenges as you face off against a new set of competition!

Face your friends with cross-platform play.** With cross progression, continue your progress and earn and use content on other console platforms.***

Stepping up to the plate for the first time? Tailor your experience with gameplay styles and two new difficulty settings to help you get the hang of the basics.

New Intro Presentations provide the most immersive ballpark experience yet.

Play March to October in your style, with updated mode tools to utilize custom uniforms, logos, and created stadiums.

Live out your dream Baseball matchups with new Legends joining the diamond.

Genre(s)
Sports

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