Each week Sony San Diego offers a developer livestream to break down new features for the upcoming MLB The Show 22 - and tonight the team went over how the game will land on Nintendo Switch!
MLB The Show 22 will be the series debut on Nintendo Switch, and the team isn't holding back a bit.
Here's everything we learned about MLB The Show 22 on Nintendo Switch in the latest feature reveals.
MLB The Show 22 on Nintendo Switch will be its own build
For starters, it's important to clarify that MLB The Show 22 on Nintendo Switch will be its very own build, different from the next gen and current gen variations of the game for other consoles.
So what does that mean for the game, and will it still have all the same game modes?
MLB The Show 22 Game Modes on Nintendo Switch
Players will get all of the core game modes of MLB The Show 22 on Nintendo Switch despite being its own build of the game.
That means MLB The Show 22 will still feature the following game modes and more on Nintendo Switch:
- Diamond Dynasty (with crossplay)
- March to October
- Franchise Mode
- Road to the Show
- Online Co-op (with crossplay)
This won't extend however to Stadium Creator, which will only be available on next gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. While there will be crossplay between Switch and other consoles, Switch users also won't be able to use Stadium Creator stadiums.
This crossplay also includes multiplayer co-op, another new feature to the series this year.
Just remember, all MLB The Show 22 online play will require a Nintendo Online subscription.
MLB The Show 22 File Size on Switch
MLB The Show 22's file size will be 20 GB at launch on the Nintendo Switch.
To get access to all of the MLB The Show 22 game modes on Switch, however, you'll need to download the content update to expand your options, which will require an internet connection and not be transferred from physical copies.
The file size of the MLB The Show 22 Content Update has not been revealed just yet, but things could get big depending on how many game modes are held back from the initial download - so make sure you save some extra space on your Switch!
READ MORE: MLB The Show 22 Technical Test lets players try the game early
New Difficulties for Nintendo Switch
To get MLB The Show 22 players used to the game on Nintendo Switch, the team is offering two new unique difficulties on the platform to catch up.
These difficulties include Amateur and Minors, which will influence pitching and batting systems as well as the speed of the ball to let players get used to the game's controls and movement on its Nintendo console debut.
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