Overview
- Publisher Playground Productions and developer Mega Cat Studios revealed the game at IGN Fan Fest, marking the series’ first console entry in 15 years and first new title since 2015.
- The new release shifts the franchise to a fully 3D presentation with updated mechanics compared with the classic 2D entries.
- Players get 11 remastered stadiums, 24 original teams, 30 Backyard characters, and six distinct game modes.
- Tutorials, accessibility features, and simple options like T-ball aim to make the game approachable for any age or skill level.
- Rewards such as unlockable characters and achievements are earned through play, with no microtransactions, while signature power-ups like FIRE BALLS, CRAZY BUNTS, and the ALUMINUM POWER BAT return.