Sony and San Diego Studio are officially expanding the MLB The Show franchise to mobile devices with the launch of MLB The Show Mobile. However, The Show Mobile website lists that the game is currently under a limited regional release. Right now, only people in the Philippines can download and play it. We’re unsure how long this soft launch will last, and the website also states that they don’t have a timeline for expanding availability to more regions.
We also know that this is a standalone title that is exclusive to iOS and Android, meaning there won’t be cross-play with console versions. For iOS, the website recommends an iPhone 11/iPhone SE 2nd Gen or above (iOS 26 is required), and the Android requirements list a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 as the minimum processor, while recommending 8GB of RAM and the Android 12 operating system.
What To Expect From MLB The Show Mobile
While they’re not calling it as such, the studio’s own website indicates that this phase is effectively a public beta. According to the official website, most player progress and content will be wiped before the global release, including unopened packs and earned player items. Purchased Stubs are the only exception, and any bought-but-unopened packs will be converted into a special currency for a “Loyalty Shop” once the full game arrives.
The studio also describes the game as a “new standalone experience built from the ground up”, indicating that this is not a scaled-down port of the console editions. Hopefully, it’s a better showing than the WWE 2K25 Netflix Edition. The game will feature touch-friendly batting, pitching, and fielding mechanics, along with a full roster of MLB teams, stadiums, and modern and historic players.
Generally, mobile ports of such sports games often focus on bite-sized gameplay: quick PvP matches, daily challenges, and event modes. The developers confirm that this is the case with MLB The Show Mobile.
Since its inception in 2006, the MLB The Show IP has been a console staple for PlayStation consoles. Eventually, it also expanded to Xbox and Nintendo platforms, but this is the franchise’s first foray into mobile platforms. This is the first true attempt to translate the simulation-style DNA into a phone-friendly form.
Core gameplay similarities, like familiar batting timings, realistic stadiums, and licensed rosters, remain. However, it will be quite difficult to match the depth of its console counterpart. When the full global release eventually arrives, we might see the game positioned closer to FC Mobile or NBA 2K Mobile —fast-paced and driven by card-collecting systems.
