Sony launched “MLB The Show Mobile” for iPhone and Android with free-to-play monetization and high hardware requirements as it pushes deeper into the mobile sports market.
Sony’s new MLB game
Sony’s new MLB gameSony says it built “MLB The Show Mobile” from the ground up for smartphones instead of adapting the console version of “MLB The Show” directly. The company centered the release around collectible player cards, progression systems, and competitive multiplayer modes.
Promotional material tells players to “Build your team. Set your strategy. Stack rewards.” Sony is also using pre-registration bonuses to pull existing “MLB The Show” players into the new mobile ecosystem.
Sony released “MLB The Show Mobile” as a free download, but the App Store listing heavily promotes paid card packs, season passes, booster bundles, and virtual currency.