Rumor: Long-Running PlayStation Franchise Could Be Coming…

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MLB The Show may be coming to mobile devices, as hinted by a recent job listing from PlayStation.
PlayStation is looking for a senior project manager to help create "MLB The Show Mobile" at San Diego Studio.
The new mobile game is expected to have in-app purchases and live events.

The long-running MLB The Show franchise from PlayStation may be heading to mobile devices with a new game, according to a newly discovered job listing. The MLB The Show franchise has mostly stayed on consoles like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in recent years, with the sole exception being the companion app for MLB The Show 25.

San Diego Studio's MLB The Show 25 was officially released on March 18 as the 20th installment in the mainline series. This release was notable, as it was the first time that the series was made exclusive to current-gen consoles, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Since the game's launch, various updates for MLB The Show 25 have been released on a near-weekly basis. These updates typically include bug fixes and changes to in-game modes, including Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty, based on player feedback. Although MLB The Show 25 has only been available for two months, it appears that PlayStation is already looking toward what's next for the franchise.

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By Matti Robinson

Reddit user AngieK22 recently discovered a new PlayStation job listing for a senior project manager for "MLB The Show Mobile," which appears to be the first MLB The Show mobile game in the series. According to the job listing, the hire will work on-site at San Diego Studio, the development studio for MLB The Show, to work on MLB The Show Mobile with the studio's design, production, marketing, and data & analytics teams. The senior project manager's main goal will be "to drive new product features and optimize existing ones to make MLB The Show Mobile an amazing game."

MLB The Show Mobile Senior Project Manager Job Listing Has Surfaced Online

As the senior project manager, the hire will also seek opportunities to define in-game purchasing experiences and content, monetization strategies, and other product-related features in MLB The Show Mobile. In addition, the hire will collaborate with creative and product leadership to ensure returning MLB The Show players have access to a variety of features they want. The job listing didn't reveal any specific details about gameplay features for the new mobile game, but it's clear that the game will have in-app purchases and live events, similarly to other popular mobile games.

Some MLB The Show fans are cautiously optimistic about the potential mobile game from PlayStation and San Diego Studio, while others believe MLB The Show Mobile could be one of the most successful games in the franchise if done right. There are also plenty of fans wanting a port of MLB The Show 25 to other platforms, such as PC or Nintendo Switch 2, instead of a mobile version.

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