# MLB The Show 18 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/MLB_The_Show_18 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/MLB_The_Show_18.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_The_Show_18 > Source revision: 1332282047 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2018 sports video game 2018 video game MLB The Show 18 United States cover art featuring Aaron Judge Developer San Diego Studio Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment Series MLB: The Show Platform PlayStation 4 Release March 27, 2018 Genre Sports Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***MLB The Show 18*** is a [baseball](/source/Baseball) video game by [San Diego Studio](/source/San_Diego_Studio) and published by [Sony Interactive Entertainment](/source/Sony_Interactive_Entertainment), based on [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB). It is the thirteenth entry of the *[MLB: The Show](/source/MLB%3A_The_Show_(series))* franchise, and was released worldwide on March 27, 2018, for [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4). [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees) outfielder [Aaron Judge](/source/Aaron_Judge) is featured as the cover star for the U.S. version,[1] while [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays) pitcher [Marcus Stroman](/source/Marcus_Stroman) is on the cover of the Canadian version.[2] A limited number of people were invited to a closed alpha, which began on December 22, 2017, until December 26, 2017, to test the online servers. Those who pre-ordered the game received access to the game four days early, able to pick up their copy of the game on March 23, 2018. [Matt Vasgersian](/source/Matt_Vasgersian), [Dan Plesac](/source/Dan_Plesac) and [Mark DeRosa](/source/Mark_DeRosa) act as play-by-play commentators; DeRosa replaces [Harold Reynolds](/source/Harold_Reynolds), who was featured in the [previous year's](/source/MLB_The_Show_17) game. Mike Carlucci returns as public address commentator. ## Features "MLB The Show 18" is host to a multitude of features; Play Now, Road to The Show, Franchise, Diamond Dynasty. ### Road to The Show The "Road to The Show" game mode allows the user to create a player and guide him through path to MLB. In this game mode the user plays the baseball games through their player, only able to control situations that involve their player (ex. "at-bats", "fielding opportunities"). ## Reception Reception Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic 82/100[3] Review scores Publication Score Electronic Gaming Monthly 9/10[4] Game Informer 6.75/10[5] GameSpot 9/10[6] IGN 8.5/10[7] *MLB The Show 18* received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to [review aggregator](/source/Review_aggregator) [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). Eddie Makuch of *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)* gave the game 9/10, writing: "Sony's flagship baseball franchise has never been better. With its best-in-class controls and visuals, and impeccable attention to detail for the small stuff, *MLB The Show 18* is worth catching for any baseball fan."[6] Writing for *[IGN](/source/IGN)*, Caley Roark gave it an 8.5/10 and said, "The strength of the *MLB The Show* series has always been its authentic gameplay, which traditionally does a fantastic job capturing the essence of baseball. The 2018 version of *The Show* continues that trend, creating the most realistic baseball game to date. However, the nuanced gameplay and visual changes don't quite make up for the lack of innovation – or removal – of *MLB The Show*'s core modes."[7] Michael Goroff of *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)* gave the 8.5/10, writing, "*MLB The Show 18* offers a ton of options for new players to craft their own experiences while still giving veteran players the level of depth they'd expect from the latest entry in a series that's been totally refined over the years."[4] Conversely, Andrew Reiner of *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)* gave it just 6.75/10, specifically criticizing online gameplay and saying "... the online aspect of the game – where Sony is focusing the most for additions – remains unpredictable at best and completely broken at its worst. As the season goes along, the experience will hopefully get better, but for the hardcore baseball fans that purchased the game early, it can be a nightmare."[5] The [Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences](/source/Academy_of_Interactive_Arts_%26_Sciences) nominated *MLB The Show 18* for "[Sports Game of the Year](/source/D.I.C.E._Award_for_Sports_Game_of_the_Year)" at the [22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards](/source/22nd_Annual_D.I.C.E._Awards).[8] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Aaron Judge on cover of MLB The Show 18"](https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-on-cover-of-mlb-the-show-18-c260847502). Major League Baseball. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171114093640/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/260847502/aaron-judge-on-cover-of-mlb-the-show-18/) from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Blue Jays' Stroman, Yankees' Judge to grace MLB The Show 18 cover – Sportsnet.ca"](http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-stroman-yankees-judge-grace-mlb-show-18-cover/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171113120421/http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-stroman-yankees-judge-grace-mlb-show-18-cover/) from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["MLB The Show 18 critic reviews for PlayStation 4"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-the-show-18/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4). [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180329022145/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/mlb-the-show-18/critic-reviews) from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2017. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-EGM_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-EGM_4-1) Gotoff, Michael (March 29, 2018). ["MLB The Show 18 review"](http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/mlb-the-show-18-review/). [Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180401092828/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/mlb-the-show-18-review/) from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Ginform_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Ginform_5-1) Reiner, Andrew (March 29, 2018). ["MLB The Show 18: The Online Slump Continues"](https://www.gameinformer.com/games/mlb_the_show_18/b/playstation4/archive/2018/03/29/the-online-slump-continues.aspx). [Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180330152322/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/mlb_the_show_18/b/playstation4/archive/2018/03/29/the-online-slump-continues.aspx) from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Gspot_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Gspot_6-1) Makuch, Eddie (March 27, 2018). ["MLB The Show 18 Review: A Home Run"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-the-show-18-review-a-home-run/1900-6416884/). [GameSpot](/source/GameSpot). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180330080229/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-the-show-18-review-a-home-run/1900-6416884/) from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IGN_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IGN_7-1) Roark, Caley (March 27, 2018). ["MLB The Show 18 Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/28/mlb-the-show-18-review). [IGN](/source/IGN). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180329021651/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/28/mlb-the-show-18-review) from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Makuch, Eddie (January 10, 2019). ["God Of War, Spider-Man Lead DICE Awards; Here's All The Nominees"](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/god-of-war-spider-man-lead-dice-awards-heres-all-t/1100-6464345/). [GameSpot](/source/GameSpot). 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