MLB The Show 25 early access is live today — here’s everything you need to know

MLB The Show 25 Early Access starts today, March 14, and it’s your chance to get a jump on the competition this year. Get ready to experience all-new Programs, Events, Packs, and Player Items as you step onto the diamond this year. 

With so much new content for you to enjoy during Early Access, we thought now would be a good time to give you a rundown on what you can expect to find so that you can take a lead on your opponents before MLB The Show 25’s Full Launch on March 18. So let’s dive into where you’ll be spending your time, and effort, in MLB The Show 25 Early Access.

(Early Access is available globally for anyone who purchases the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 25).

Early access to-do List

Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 3

Relive baseball history in Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 3. Experience the career highlights of Negro Leagues Legends James “Cool Papa” Bell, Wilber “Bullet Joe” Rogan, and Norman “Turkey” Stearnes through a blend of gameplay, historical footage, and informative storytelling as you complete historic moments featuring these legends to your Diamond Dynasty lineup.

New Mode: Diamond Quest

Try out Diamond Quest, a brand-new roguelike board game mode, where rewards are yours to earn through Moments, boss encounters, and more. Select a quest with the chance rewards you’re looking to earn then discover encounters & treasure, and win stadiums to get your mitts on those rewards. Escape your Diamond Quest by defeating stadium challenges on the board but remember, losing a stadium challenge will result in you forfeiting your quest and all of the treasure earned.

Tutorial Quest Rewards:

• 20th Anniversary Juan Soto, RF, New York Mets (79 OVR – Rare reward)
• 20th Anniversary Aaron Judge, RF, New York Yankees (81 OVR – Epic reward)

Pipeline Quest Rewards:

• Pipeline Chase Burns, SP, Cincinnati Reds (85 OVR – Rare reward)
• Pipeline Matt Shaw, 3B, Chicago Cubs (85 OVR – Rare reward)
• Pipeline Noah Schultz, SP, Chicago White Sox (87 OVR – Epic reward)
• Pipeline Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (87 OVR – Epic reward)

Launch Quest Rewards:

• Topps Now Garrett Crochet, 87 OVR, Chicago White Sox (Epic reward)
• Breakout Bryson Stott, 87 OVR, Philadelphia Phillies (Epic reward)

New Mode: Weekend Classic

The first Weekend Classic will take place on April 11, so make sure to play Ranked before then and raise your rating, so you can earn amazing rewards.

Returning Favorite: Inning-Based XP Reward Path

Grind your way to the end to unlock up to two sellable versions of our 1st Inning XP Reward Path bosses:

• Postseason Manny Ramirez, LF, Boston Red Sox (88 OVR)
• All-Star Mark McGwire, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals (88 OVR)
• Contributor Adrian Beltre, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers (88 OVR)

Other exciting programs for Early Access include, but are not limited to:

• Team Affinity: My Journey Programs
•  Ranked
•  Battle Royale
•  Cactus League Event
•  Starter Program
•  Pipeline Program
•  Spring Breakout Program
•  1st Inning Boss Collection
•  Live Series Collection
•  Mini Seasons
•  Conquest Maps
•  Challenge of the Week 1
•  Cornerstone Programs
•  My Legacy Programs

Early Access has just begun, but there’s even more to look forward to during Full Launch on March 18th. Experience brand-new player items, programs, and packs found across all of your favorite modes, including Storylines, Diamond Dynasty*, Road to the Show, and more. 

MLB The Show x Homage Apparel Drop

Mark your calendars, the latest MLB The Show x Homage collection drops March 18. Celebrate the launch and 20 years of MLB The Show with our first officially licensed line of apparel.

Get ready to enjoy all this amazing content, and more, only available in MLB The Show 25. Forge your journey and live your baseball dreams from high school to the Hall of Fame.Be sure to subscribe to our social channels on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Sign up for The Scouting Report, and visit TheShow.com for more details about everything MLB The Show.