Aside from games that originated primarily on mobile platforms, other sports video simulation games that originated on consoles have almost never focused on mobile platforms, such as MLB The Show series.

There are many reasons for this, such as industry competition or technological limitations. However, with the growing influence of mobile games and their players, expanding to other platforms seems to be an inevitable trend.

Based on this, MLB The Show 25 recently revealed some big news: the game will be available on mobile platforms! Although this plan is still in the soft launch stage and has not yet been released globally, it is already very exciting.

Next, we will unlock the specific details and impact of this plan, as well as what players think about it.

What Will The Game Be Like On Mobile?

First, it's important to clarify that MLB The Show's entry into the mobile platform is not a direct port of the existing MLB 25 console content to mobile phones, but rather the development of a dedicated mobile version.

Frankly, while console games receive annual updates, the overall gameplay remains largely unchanged unless new modes are added. Therefore, the mobile version is expected to be based on the main game modes.

However, given that mobile devices cannot match consoles in terms of memory, graphics, and sound effects, the focus will likely be more on collecting and drawing player cards, while the baseball games themselves will be somewhat weakened.

While this isn't good news for players who prioritize competitive gameplay, the mobile version is designed for anytime, anywhere gaming, not to fully replicate the original game's content.

To compensate for this, the developers will add more mobile-specific features. For example, Ambush Hitting system allows you to predict the ball's trajectory by tapping specific locations on the screen, offering greater precision and ease of use than a controller.

Furthermore, the catch and pass meter will receive haptic feedback on mobile devices, and players will react faster to hits, showcasing the smooth, real-time responsiveness unique to mobile devices.

More importantly, the mobile platform will add a first-person catching perspective to Road to the Show mode, using the phone's gyroscope to control catching actions, making the game more fun and realistic.

Exclusive Optimizations

In addition to the newly added features, MLB The Show 25 development team will also design exclusive optimizations based on the limitations of the mobile, allowing the game to adapt to the new platform while gaining irreplaceable advantages.

For example, Amateur Years gameplay in Road to the Show allows you to experience a player's career through eight different teams from high school to college, using the fragmented gameplay unique to mobile devices.

In the most popular Diamond Dynasty mode, the mobile version will replace Sets and Seasons with a year-round schedule to avoid progress reset issues when collecting cards. Furthermore, Diamond Quest will also receive more diverse gameplay.

What Do Players Think?

Although the official release date for MLB The Show 25 or the subsequent 26 version on mobile has not yet been announced, this plan is already enough to make players excited and anticipate.

This means you can jump into the game anytime with an internet connection and enough battery for a simple virtual baseball game or to upgrade your players, without having to consume time in front of a console screen to do so.

However, some players are wondering: if it's playable on mobile, why isn't there a PC version? Porting the game to PC is feasible from both a hardware and software perspective; at least FC 26 is playable on PC.

While the reason is unknown, considering the profit-driven nature of businesses, perhaps it's because mobile players are more willing to conduct in-game transactions. This raises another concern: will the mobile version of MLB become a pure "gacha machine"?

These players say they want a true mobile version of MLB The Show, not a new card collection game - in fact, there are already many such games on the market, and they're quite good.

Based on this, one viewpoint suggests that MLB The Show 25's priority release on mobile over PC is an excuse for the current monotonous console gameplay and subpar graphics:

While you complain about these issues, they tell you it's a necessary compromise to cater to players on different platforms.

In short, while players are happy to see more platforms available, they seem more concerned about PC version's development progress. Although there are rumors that it's planned, it's still significantly behind the mobile version.

Cross-Platform Compatibility Is Inevitable

Regardless of your opinion or others', it's a fact that MLB The Show will one day launch a mobile version.

Given the competition from other existing mobile sports games, attracting new players from MLB 25 on mobile will inevitably face obstacles. Therefore, it's crucial to consider the experience of existing players, such as by introducing cross-platform gameplay.

This way, the progress you make in the console version and MLB The Show 25 Stubs you earn will be directly synced to your mobile game account, avoiding the hassle of creating and switching accounts.

Furthermore, cross-platform compatibility means an increased number of players online simultaneously, allowing you to find opponents and start matches much faster.

However, to avoid an unbalanced gaming environment due to hardware differences between players using different devices, the game should allow you can decide whether to enable cross-platform functionality or mixed matchmaking freely.

In general, almost every game is now available on almost more platforms, so MLB 25's decision is not surprising. The key is how to create mobile games that players will appreciate - and there's still a long way to go.

After nearly a year of updates, MLB The Show 25 is nearing its end. It has released its final Inning Program, 11th Inning Program. It has no end date; rather, it will end when MLB 25 servers shut down.

The rewards for MLB The Show 25 11th Inning Program will include all Boss Choice Packs from 1st to 10th Inning Programs. As long as you accumulate XP, you will eventually be able to obtain all the rewards.

MLB The Show 25 11th Inning Program Rewards

• 3,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 7,500 XP: Cornerstone Rewind Pack
• 12,500 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 17,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
• 22,500 XP: XP Path Rewind Path Pack
• 27,500 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
• 35,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 42,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
• 50,000 XP: 85+ Live Series Pack
• 57,500 XP: 1st Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 65,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
• 72,500 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 80,000 XP: 2nd Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 87,500 XP: Headliners pack
• 95,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
• 105,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 115,000 XP: 3rd Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 125,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
• 135,000 XP: 4th Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 145,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
• 155,000 XP: 5th Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 165,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 175,000 XP: 6th Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 185,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 195,000 XP: 7th Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 205,000 XP: 1,500 Stubs
• 220,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
• 235,000 XP: 8th Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 250,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 265,000 XP: 9th Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 280,000 XP: 85+ OVR Live Series Pack
• 295,000 XP: 10th Inning Boss Choice Pack
• 310,000 XP: 2,000 Stubs
• 325,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack
• 340,000 XP: 88+ Live Series Pack

After you have earned 340,000 XP and claimed all rewards, you will receive a random reward for every 30,000 XP earned. If you've collected all the bosses from the 1st Inning Program to 10th Inning Program, you'll receive a 50,000 XP voucher to speed up your progress. Players who haven't completed the collection can trade for missing Boss cards on Player Market using MLB The Show 25 stubs.

Boss Choice Pack Players

1st Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 88 OVR Adrian Beltre
• 88 OVR Manny Ramirez
• 88 OVR Mark McGwire

2nd Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 90 OVR Bob Gibson
• 90 OVR Josh Gibson
• 90 OVR Ken Griffey Jr.

3rd Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 92 OVR Trevor Story
• 92 OVR Eric Gagne
• 92 OVR Bernie Williams

4th Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 94 OVR Derek Jeter
• 94 OVR Nolan Ryan
• 94 OVR Hank Greenberg

5th Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 97 OVR Hank Aaron
• 97 OVR Chipper Jones
• 97 OVR Greg Maddux

6th Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 99 OVR Corey Kluber
• 99 OVR Ted Simmons
• 99 OVR Chase Utley

7th Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 99 OVR Steve Carlton
• 99 OVR Chase Headley
• 99 OVR David Ortiz

8th Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 99 OVR Vladimir Guerrero
• 99 OVR Pedro Martinez
• 99 OVR Mike Piazza

9th Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 99 OVR Andrew McCutchen
• 99 OVR Chris Sale
• 99 OVR Corey Seager

10th Inning Boss Choice Pack

• 99 OVR Aroldis Chapman
• 99 OVR Nick Kurtz
• 99 OVR Juan Soto

How To Get XP?

There isn't a great way to accumulate XP in MLB The Show 25. Generally, you can get XP by playing various modes. The more you play, the faster you accumulate XP. However, the official guide still provides some ways to earn XP:

• 5,000 XP: Earn 2,025 PXP in any game mode (5,000 XP)
• 7,500 XP: Score 25 long hits in any game mode (7,500 XP)
• 10,000 XP: Get 250 bases (10,000 XP)
• 10,000 XP: Record 250 strikeouts (10,000 XP)
• 15,000 XP: Score 250 runs (15,000 XP)

11th Inning Program mainly features reissued cards, with rewards including 85+ Live Series Pack, 88+ Live Series Pack, Deluxe Choice Pack, Chase Player Pack, and MLB The Show 25 stubs. This gives players who missed out on key cards in the past one last chance to obtain them for free, which is very helpful for completing Collections missions.

Furthermore, the total progress of this plan is only 340,000 points, after which there are numerous rerun rewards, and the plan is practically permanent, making it much easier than the perpetual plan that required millions of points in previous years.

MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack

If you acquire this type of MLB The Show 25 Now & Later Pack in MLB The Show 25, you can not only open it now, but you will also automatically receive another one in your inventory when MLB The Show 26 is officially released. This is a benefit inherited from this year's mechanism, allowing you to accumulate resources in advance for the next game.

Although there will be some updates at the end of the year, such as Captain Blizzard Program and new mini seasons, major content updates are basically over. Hope you have a great year!

October was a legendary month in MLB, not only for Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking game but also for Juan Soto securing Silver Slugger Award – a month to remember in baseball history.

Meanwhile, 9th Inning Program concluded, and 10th Inning Program began on October 31st. Let's take a look at which players excelled in October and became the boss of the month.

10th Inning Program Rewards

1. 3,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Pack
2. 6.000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
3. 9.000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Pack
4. 12,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
5. 15,000 XP: 99 OVR Cornerstone Cal Ripken Jr.
6. 18,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
7. 22,500 XP: Headliners Pack
8. 27,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
9. 31,500 XP: Headliners Pack
10. 36,000 XP: 99 OVR Cornerstone Frank Thomas
11. 40,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
12. 45,000 XP: Home Run Derby Choice Pack
13. 50,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
14. 55,000 XP: Headliners Pack
15. 60,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
16. 65,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
17. 70,000 XP: 99 OVR Cornerstone Nolan Ryan
18. 77,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
19. 85,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
20. 92,500 XP: Headliners Pack
21. 100,000 XP: 10th Inning Boss Choice Pack
22. 110,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
23. 120,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
24. 130,000 XP: Signature Series Choice Pack
25. 140,000 XP: Headliners Pack
26. 150,000 XP: 1,500 Stubs
27. 160,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
28. 170,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
29. 180,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 Pack
30. 190,000 XP: 10th Inning Boss Choice Pack
31. 205,000 XP: 1,500 Stubs
32. 220,000 XP: Headliners Pack
33. 235,000 XP: 2,000 Stubs
34. 250,000 XP: Full Moon 2.0 Choice Pack
35. 265,000 XP: Home Run Derby X Choice Pack

10th Inning Program runs from October 31st to November 21st. During this period, you need to play Diamond Dynasty and earn XP to unlock the rewards. Players who collect all three Bosses from 9th Inning Program will receive a 50,000 XP voucher.

In addition to the above, you can also earn extra XP by completing missions. Missions will be announced gradually, and the currently known missions are as follows:

• Acquire 27 RBIs using any player (5,000 XP)
• Strike out 85 times using any player (7,500 XP)
• Steal 38 bases using any player (10,000 XP)

Besides these, you can also earn XP through player trades, with a maximum of 50,000 XP earned this way.

10th Inning Boss

There are only two 10th Inning Boss Choice Packs in the rewards, meaning you can only obtain a maximum of two for free, and the last one can only be obtained through MLB The Show 25 stubs trade. So let's take a look at which of these three bosses is the most worthwhile to trade.

99 OVR Juan Soto, RF/LF, 2025 Finest

• Contact Right: 125
• Contact Left: 110
• Power Right: 125
• Power Left: 125
• Vision: 100
• Discipline: 125
• Clutch: 120
• Bunt: 41
• Drag Bunt: 31
• Durability: 98

From late September to early October, Juan Soto maintained a high on-base percentage, although his home run and slugging percentages slightly declined. He continued to generate key RBIs in the final stages of the regular season and in several games into October, providing consistent firepower for the team's playoff push. Although he couldn't lead New York Met to the playoffs, Silver Slugger Award is a testament to his ability.

As a hitter, 99 OVR Juan Soto boasts near-top-tier stats, with 125 power in both hands plus a high-powered bunt. His speed, stealing, and base running are also excellent, demonstrating not only skill in hitting but also mobility once on base. His hitting is almost flawless, but he might not be as versatile if your playstyle emphasizes defense or speed.

Juan Soto is undoubtedly the most recommended of the three Bosses. If you don't need an offensive player in this position, selling this card can earn you a significant amount of stubs.

99 OVR Aroldis Chapman, CP, 2025 Finest

• Stamina: 25
• H/9: 125
• K/9: 117
• BB/9: 102
• HR/9: 99
• Pitch Clutch: 125
• Control: 87
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99

Aroldis Chapman maintained a very high level of performance throughout the season, continuing his dominance in the early October postseason. His 100.7 mph fastball strikeout against Yankees on October 2nd proved he still has the ability to close out games.

99 OVR Aroldis Chapman is virtually unbeatable as a finisher in the game. High K/9, high H/9, high Velocity, and high Break all indicate a dominant advantage over batters.

However, as a finisher, his usage scenarios are relatively limited. You need a lead and to bring him in the final innings, otherwise his value may not be fully realized. But if your team's overall depth is weak, this strong card cannot save the team.

Aroldis Chapman has a very strong ability to close out games. If your team has a strong defense, then he is a very good option.

99 OVR Nick Kurtz, 1B/RF, 2025 Finest

• Contact Right: 125
• Contact Left: 110
• Power Right: 125
• Power Left: 125
• Vision: 90
• Discipline: 125
• Clutch: 125
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 95

As one of the brightest rookies of the 2025 season, Nick Kurtz maintained a high hitting efficiency in October and was nominated for Silver Slugger Award. He also showcased his consistent power hitting and excellent pitch selection in October MLB official highlight video.

99 OVR Nick Kurtz has very strong hitting ability, with a Power rating of 125 on both sides, indicating that he is very good at hitting power hits and home runs. However, this card is weak in speed and base running, which will limit his ability to extend the offense or steal bases. His defense is also only average for a 1B player.

While 99 OVR Nick Kurtz is a top-tier card, he is not the most outstanding, especially since he lacks speed and defense. This means he cannot be as well-rounded as Juan Soto, hence his recommendation is placed last.

That concludes the overview of 10th Inning Program, and hope you could receive all the rewards.