How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion)
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@BadaBing_0_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. If MLB The Show 25 wants to bring back players like me, it’s time to focus on the future and stop catering to the past. That means next-gen only.
Co-Op Everything
Co-op should be the foundation of this game. Let us:- Grind Ranked Seasons with friends.
- Draft and play Battle Royale together.
- Compete in Events as a team.
- Dive into Offline Co-Op:
- Conquest with a buddy.
- Mini-Seasons as a squad.
- Other modes where we can grind rewards and XP together.
Let us earn Parallel XP in co-op, rank up cards, and grind rewards with friends. Baseball is a team sport—let us enjoy it that way.
Next-Gen Only
It’s time to move on from PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.- The older hardware holds the game back.
- We want a true next-gen MLB The Show with better graphics, improved gameplay mechanics, and enhanced features.
- If Switch players need a version, give them a dumbed-down standalone game. But don’t compromise the main game for outdated tech.
This franchise should showcase the full power of modern consoles.
A Beta Is Essential
We need a beta for MLB The Show 25. No more radio silence, no more dropping the game with zero trailers and zero information like 24. A beta would:- Prove that San Diego Studio is listening.
- Let us see the changes and improvements before committing our money.
- Show the community they care about making a better game, not just rehashing the same formula.
Fresh Card Art and Innovative Ideas
Let’s talk about the card art and player concepts. I’ll start by saying the card art in MLB The Show 24 was phenomenal. The designs were sleek, creative, and a step in the right direction. Let’s keep that going—but we need to move beyond the tired, old Topps Now cards. Unless they’re for live series, it’s time to retire them.What I want is unique, innovative cards. Think outside the box:
- I didn’t personally like the out-of-position players, but I loved the fact that it was different. It was something we hadn’t seen before. More of that!
- Make cards for everything—hypothetical matchups, special moments in history, or even alternate reality cards. Get creative!
- Introduce cards with fun, fresh themes that reflect a unique story, achievement, or even what-if scenarios.
The point is, keep things fresh and exciting. The same old formulas for card releases are getting stale. Every card should feel like something we want to earn, not just another filler.
Why I’m Still Hesitant
The removal of sets and seasons is a huge step in the right direction—it’s honestly exciting. But let’s be real, that alone isn’t enough. I’ve bought every Show since 2014, and I’m seriously considering skipping 25 unless:- We get new modes that aren’t stale.
- Card art, unique player versions, and innovative ideas (like out-of-position players) keep things interesting.
- More Legends and creative concepts keep us engaged.
Make It Fun Again
MLB The Show 25 has so much potential, but it’s time to focus on the players. Let us grind, compete, and enjoy the game with our friends, on modern consoles, with transparency about what we’re buying.What do you all think? I’d love to hear everyone’s opinion on this.
Really hope that SDS listened to your previous threads and this one, because I don't think being tone-deaf like they have been the previous years will work for 25.
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@BadaBing_0_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
A Beta Is Essential
We need a beta for MLB The Show 25. No more radio silence, no more dropping the game with zero trailers and zero information like 24. A beta would:- Prove that San Diego Studio is listening.
- Let us see the changes and improvements before committing our money.
- Show the community they care about making a better game, not just rehashing the same formula.
If you want a game out by Opening Day, the time for a Beta is long since past. There's no time to set one up, run it, analyze the results, and then put changes into practice.
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the next game is current gen only so there is that
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@ace_hardlight28_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
the next game is current gen only so there is that
Source please?
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If co-op is the main focus, I am out.
Every play style should have access to the same cards and have robust content available.I would support co-op being given an expanded role however, I would have no problem with a 3 pillar set up of offline/online/co-op. Just don't lock exclusive cards behind any of them, that is a prime example of your catering to the past.
Stop saying 'we' though. I couldn't care less about a next gen version, game still looks fine to me. I wouldn't mind the upgrade but it wouldn't even make my top 25 list of upgrades I would like to see.
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@BadaBing_0_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. If MLB The Show 25 wants to bring back players like me, it’s time to focus on the future and stop catering to the past. That means next-gen only.
Co-Op Everything
Co-op should be the foundation of this game. Let us:- Grind Ranked Seasons with friends.
- Draft and play Battle Royale together.
- Compete in Events as a team.
- Dive into Offline Co-Op:
- Conquest with a buddy.
- Mini-Seasons as a squad.
- Other modes where we can grind rewards and XP together.
Let us earn Parallel XP in co-op, rank up cards, and grind rewards with friends. Baseball is a team sport—let us enjoy it that way.
Next-Gen Only
It’s time to move on from PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.- The older hardware holds the game back.
- We want a true next-gen MLB The Show with better graphics, improved gameplay mechanics, and enhanced features.
- If Switch players need a version, give them a dumbed-down standalone game. But don’t compromise the main game for outdated tech.
This franchise should showcase the full power of modern consoles.
A Beta Is Essential
We need a beta for MLB The Show 25. No more radio silence, no more dropping the game with zero trailers and zero information like 24. A beta would:- Prove that San Diego Studio is listening.
- Let us see the changes and improvements before committing our money.
- Show the community they care about making a better game, not just rehashing the same formula.
Fresh Card Art and Innovative Ideas
Let’s talk about the card art and player concepts. I’ll start by saying the card art in MLB The Show 24 was phenomenal. The designs were sleek, creative, and a step in the right direction. Let’s keep that going—but we need to move beyond the tired, old Topps Now cards. Unless they’re for live series, it’s time to retire them.What I want is unique, innovative cards. Think outside the box:
- I didn’t personally like the out-of-position players, but I loved the fact that it was different. It was something we hadn’t seen before. More of that!
- Make cards for everything—hypothetical matchups, special moments in history, or even alternate reality cards. Get creative!
- Introduce cards with fun, fresh themes that reflect a unique story, achievement, or even what-if scenarios.
The point is, keep things fresh and exciting. The same old formulas for card releases are getting stale. Every card should feel like something we want to earn, not just another filler.
Why I’m Still Hesitant
The removal of sets and seasons is a huge step in the right direction—it’s honestly exciting. But let’s be real, that alone isn’t enough. I’ve bought every Show since 2014, and I’m seriously considering skipping 25 unless:- We get new modes that aren’t stale.
- Card art, unique player versions, and innovative ideas (like out-of-position players) keep things interesting.
- More Legends and creative concepts keep us engaged.
Make It Fun Again
MLB The Show 25 has so much potential, but it’s time to focus on the players. Let us grind, compete, and enjoy the game with our friends, on modern consoles, with transparency about what we’re buying.What do you all think? I’d love to hear everyone’s opinion on this.
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By getting rid of sets & seasons they won me back.
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You’re 100% buying 25.
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@ace_hardlight28_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
the next game is current gen only so there is that
No it's not, they never said that
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I love everything you said. I dont play Co-Op, i'm more of a lone wolf. But i totally get it.
I'd love to go next gen only.....love it. but unfortunately i dont see this happening. Card Art i dont care as much. I just dont need 57 99 Aaron Judges. I hope they bring the slow creep back as they did in '21. I'd also love to see the Dashboarders really punished. Too much of it. Also too many racist or ignorant team names that need to be policed way better. One final thing. They got rid of the CAP player this year great, now get rid of the Created Stadium in online ranked and BR. Save it for grinding or events.
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they mentioned they were boosting the AI and other things for MLB 25 that could not be done before due to framerate issues. with current gen only that problem goes away. i guarantee you its current gen only
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@ace_hardlight28_PSN i hope you're right....i truly do.
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@ace_hardlight28_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
they mentioned they were boosting the AI and other things for MLB 25 that could not be done before due to framerate issues. with current gen only that problem goes away. i guarantee you its current gen only
I guarantee that it won't be. See it is easy to guarantee things that we are just speculating on.
There are still far too many customers on the Switch, PS4 and Xbox one out there.
As a PS5/Xbox Series X owner I would have no problem with it being next gen only. I just think you are jumping to conclusions.
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@BadaBing_0_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
@sbchamps17_NSW You are not an intelligent person.
You are arguing with a 10 yr old
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@ace_hardlight28_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
the next game is current gen only so there is that
As in 2026?
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@Cubsfan217_XBL said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
@BadaBing_0_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
@sbchamps17_NSW You are not an intelligent person.
You are arguing with a 10 yr old
Your the one that's a 10 year old, I guarantee you that I'm not 10
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@ace_hardlight28_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
they mentioned they were boosting the AI and other things for MLB 25 that could not be done before due to framerate issues. with current gen only that problem goes away. i guarantee you its current gen only
They would've already said it so it gives people time that play on the last Gen consoles time to get at next Gen console. Guaranteed that your wrong
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"Guarantee it is!"
"Guarantee it's not!"
Lol, really. 2K released different versions of NBA last time I bought it -- a few years ago when current gen was next gen.
I "guarantee" that if there is a current gen, they're not abandoning the last gen. Too much $.
GUARANTEED, lol.
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For me, personally there's a couple things they can improve on...one of which was already addressed with the much requested removal of sets and seasons
#1- Go back to the old way of finishing Innings/Programs, where you could either get (for example) X amount of XBH, X amount of K's, X amount of RBI, X amount of HR in H2H/Ranked OR double those amounts in vs CPU modes.
#2- With custom stadiums in online play...give us set parameters to stay within in order to keep it online eligible, like maybe the actual MLB minimums, or the shortest porches in actual MLB stadiums...and shorter than those and they lose their online eligibility
#3- Speaking of Created Stadiums...new props, proper seating, use the wall as the hard trim line as well as the ground. Let us pinch in foul territory to further customize the field, let us actually add on to the batter's eyes...and while we're at it can we make the batter's eyes actually line up with the fence? I mean, the Eye at Target Field IS part of the fence. Lose the deadzones/no go zones, making the fence the hard line and not the imaginary barrier left behind from moving the fenceline. More seating styles, scoreboard inlays for the fences, home run stripes
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@Sarge1387_PSN said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
#1- Go back to the old way of finishing Innings/Programs, where you could either get (for example) X amount of XBH, X amount of K's, X amount of RBI, X amount of HR in H2H/Ranked OR double those amounts in vs CPU modes.
As long as it is not a grind like it was in '18.
There is nothing that I really enjoy about always playing with a lineup of players I could not care less about for weeks at a time to just to earn a another card I may want, especially at the beginning of the year when it is grinding those stats with lesser cards.
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How to "save" MLB the Show? This is by no means an original thought, but how about start by capping ratings in all categories at 99 (which would actually make a 99 card something special). Once you've got that, nerf the [censored] sliders so 30% of all hits are not HRs (Joey Gallo is only one man); if someone has less than 90 power, they should need pretty close to perfect placement just under the ball and at least good timing to send it out, as only about 10% of fly balls end up being home runs in the real game.
Game play should be the focus, and that focus should primarily be on improved, simulated physics and a more realistic distribution of hits. Game modes and everything else is gravy.
And the opening cinematics for the new game should feature someone dropping a bomb on Shield Woods park, followed by the smooth vocal stylings of Bob Kendrick explaining how everyone who chose to play in that park is a terrible person and how its inclusion was a mistake that will never happen again.
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@Loyal-Wiglaf_XBL said in How to Save MLB The Show (In My Opinion):
"Guarantee it is!"
"Guarantee it's not!"
Lol, really. 2K released different versions of NBA last time I bought it -- a few years ago when current gen was next gen.
I "guarantee" that if there is a current gen, they're not abandoning the last gen. Too much $.
GUARANTEED, lol.
Remember when people guaranteed McGwire and Sosa would never be in the game?
