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MLB The Show 24
2024 · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series X|S · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · Sports · Baseball Simulation
3 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
MLB The Show 24 remains one of the most complete and authentic baseball simulations available, combining excellent on-field play with a wide range of accessible control options and modes. Critics particularly praised the second Negro Leagues Storylines season, the inclusion of women in Road to the Show, Franchise’s situational entry features, and new Impact Plays that add variety to defense. However, the annual structure is increasingly apparent: many modes and presentation elements feel familiar, the graphics are beginning to look dated, and some career storytelling remains shallow. It is a polished, content-rich update rather than a major reinvention.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-14
Pros
- Authentic, deep baseball gameplay with flexible control options
- Excellent Negro Leagues Storylines content and historical presentation
- Women added to Road to the Show, with useful career-mode improvements
- Large selection of modes, including Franchise and Diamond Dynasty
Cons
- Limited year-over-year innovation across many modes
- Aging graphics, player models, animations, and stadium detail
- Road to the Show storytelling can feel dated and underwritten
- Diamond Dynasty and seasonal systems may encourage monetization concerns
Review sources
3 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Multiplayer.it · Italy · 80/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 70/100
- Shacknews · United States · 80/100