Is MLB The Show 25 Cross Platform? Crossplay and Cross-Progression (2026)
Nick Guli|Yes. Checked on Oct 12, 2026.
MLB The Show 25 lets players enjoy crossplay across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. According to the developer’s FAQ, all consoles can connect for crossplay, allowing Switch players to team up with friends on different platforms. Plus, cross-progression is available through a linked MLB The Show account, though there are some restrictions on purchased Stubs and saves from year to year.
MLB The Show 25 crossplay by platform
| Platform | Crossplay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Yes | According to the developer FAQ, all consoles support crossplay. PlayStation's own support page also confirms that all supported consoles support crossplay. |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Crossplay is supported. Players who want to turn it off on Xbox must change the setting in the Xbox console privacy settings rather than in the game. |
| Nintendo Switch | Yes | The developer FAQ states that full crossplay is supported on Switch. The FAQ lists Nintendo Switch as the supported Nintendo platform. Native Nintendo Switch 2 support for MLB The Show 25 has not been officially confirmed. The MLB The Show 26 FAQ says that game's Switch version is compatible with both Switch and Switch 2. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Unconfirmed | The MLB The Show 25 FAQ does not list Switch 2 as a separate platform. Crossplay on Switch 2 for this specific game has not been officially confirmed. |
| PlayStation 4 | Not on this platform | MLB The Show 25 was not released on PlayStation 4. It was the first entry in the modern era to leave out the previous console generation. |
| Xbox One | Not on this platform | MLB The Show 25 was not released on Xbox One. |
| PC (Steam) | Not on this platform | The game has no official PC version. |
| PC (Epic) | Not on this platform | The game has no official PC version. |
Does MLB The Show 25 have cross-progression?
Yes. According to the developer FAQ, players create an MLB The Show account and link their PlayStation Network, Xbox and Nintendo Online accounts. The FAQ says Switch saves can be uploaded to the cloud and downloaded on other platforms. Stubs bought with real money can only be used on the platform where they were purchased. Year-to-year saves from MLB The Show 24 were not supported in MLB The Show 25. The game must be purchased on each console a player wants to use. MLB The Show 26 is now the current release, and whether MLB The Show 25 online services remain fully active has not been officially confirmed.
How to turn crossplay on or off in MLB The Show 25
- PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch: Open the profile in the top-left of the game's main screen.
- Select the Cross Play option on the middle-right of the profile screen to turn it on or off.
- Xbox Series X|S: Open the console Settings, then Account, then Privacy & online safety.
- Select Xbox privacy, then View details & customize, then Communication & multiplayer.
- Change the setting for joining cross-network play to turn crossplay on or off.
MLB The Show 25 crossplay FAQ
Is MLB The Show 25 cross platform?
Yes. MLB The Show 25 supports crossplay between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The developer's FAQ states that all consoles support crossplay and that Switch players can play with friends on other consoles. Cross-progression is also supported through a linked MLB The Show account, with some limits on purchased Stubs and year-to-year saves.
Can PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players play MLB The Show 25 together?
Yes. The developer's FAQ states that all consoles support crossplay, and PlayStation's support page confirms that all supported consoles support crossplay.
Does MLB The Show 25 have crossplay on Nintendo Switch?
Yes. The developer FAQ states that full crossplay is supported on Switch, so Switch players can match with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players.
Is there a PC version of MLB The Show 25 with crossplay?
No. The game was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, and no official PC version has been announced.
Can PS4 or Xbox One players join crossplay in MLB The Show 25?
No. The game was not released on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, so those consoles cannot take part.
Do saves and purchases carry between consoles?
Progress carries over when the player's console accounts are linked to one MLB The Show account. Stubs bought with real money stay on the platform where they were purchased, and the game must be bought on each console.
Sources
- MLB The Show 25 FAQ (theshow.com archive)
- MLB The Show FAQ (theshow.com)
- MLB The Show 25 Support (PlayStation)
- MLB The Show 25: How to enable crossplay & cross-progression (New Baseball Media)
- Is MLB The Show 25 Crossplay and Cross-Platform? Answered (Operation Sports)
- MLB The Show 25 (Wikipedia)
More on MLB The Show 25
How we check: Explosion verifies crossplay against official developer, publisher and platform sources, listed above, and re-checks every 30 days. Last checked Oct 12, 2026.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
