Is MLB The Show 25 on PC?

MLB The Show 25 has been putting in work since release back in March. As the franchise continues gaining new players every year, thanks to being multi-platform since 2021, there's been a constant question: Can I play MLB The Show on PC?

For years, this question has echoed across forums, Reddit threads, and sports gaming communities. Let's break down the facts, rumors, and what this means for the future of the franchise.

MLB The Show and Its Console History

Originally a PlayStation exclusive, the MLB The Show franchise is developed by San Diego Studio, a first-party Sony studio. For over a decade, the series was beloved by PlayStation fans and considered one of the best baseball simulations on the market. Many, like me, had to buy a Playstation just to experience virtual baseball despite preferring other mediums.

However, in 2021, the series made a major leap—MLB The Show 21 launched on Xbox and Nintendo Switch, a monumental shift that expanded the player base. The game was also available on Xbox Game Pass, meaning even more new players were ushered into the fold.

So, Is MLB The Show 25 on PC?

As of now, MLB The Show 25 is not officially available on PC.

Despite increasing demand and outcries from the PC gaming community, Sony and San Diego Studio have not announced a PC version of MLB The Show 25. The game remains exclusive to consoles, specifically:

• PlayStation 5
• PlayStation 4
• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One
• Nintendo Switch

Why Isn't MLB The Show on PC Yet?

There are a few key reasons that may explain why MLB The Show 25 isn't on PC—yet:

1. Sony’s Strategic Focus: Sony still prioritizes its console ecosystem. While some first-party titles (like Horizon and God of War) have made their way to PC, they often arrive years after their console release.
2. Development Complexity: Optimizing a game like MLB The Show—which runs cross-platform with multiple console versions—for PC involves significant QA testing, especially to accommodate various hardware specs and input types. There's also some serious doubt from veterans of the series that PC gamers could reasonably play against or with console players without a significant advantage; especially with hitting using the PCI.
3. Licensing and Partnerships: As a licensed product involving MLB, Sony, Microsoft, and the MLBPA, additional legal and technical hurdles may be involved in a PC port.

Will MLB The Show Come to PC Eventually?

There’s reason to believe MLB The Show may reach PC in the future, even if not with the 2025 edition. Here's why:

• Industry Trends: More sports games are launching on PC (e.g., Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K), and PC sports gaming has grown in recent years.
• Steam and Game Pass Synergy: With Xbox Game Pass already supporting cloud gaming and cross-device play, Microsoft may push for PC inclusion.
• Fan Demand: A growing number of players are using powerful PCs and handhelds like the Steam Deck, making the PC market impossible to ignore.

Alternatives for PC Players

If you’re on PC and want to enjoy baseball games, here are a few alternatives to MLB The Show 25:

• Super Mega Baseball 4 – An arcade-style experience with depth and humor.
• Out of the Park Baseball 25 – A deep management simulator for the stat-minded fan.
• MLB 2K Franchise (via mods) – Older versions with community updates, though outdated graphically.

Final Thoughts

While the answer to "Is MLB The Show 25 on PC?" is a firm no for now, there’s still hope. With each passing year, the franchise edges closer to PC viability. Sony has already broken traditions with Xbox and Switch releases and PC is obviously the last frontier to be settled.

For now, your virtual baseball fix will have to come via one of the main consoles. The day we get a PC version might be the day that we get a truly immersive Franchise, with mods and customizations only dedicated PC gamers can provide.