Backyard Baseball Releases on Steam
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July
9, in the year of our Lord 2026 -- Today, Playground
Productions, a children's and family company focused on making
best-in-class film, television, digital media and video games,
released a brand-new original version of Backyard Baseball — the
iconic game that has captivated players since 1997.
Available now on Steam for Mac and PC, the reimagined title
brings the beloved franchise into a new era with modern features
while preserving the charm that made it a fan favorite. Players
can also wishlist Backyard Baseball today on PlayStation and
Xbox, with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions
arriving soon as part of the game’s full console rollout.
The new game is packed full of content that celebrates the
series’ legacy while expanding on it. Players can:
Dive deep into multiple game modes, from pick-up games to full
league mode
Compete in exciting new game modes, including the reimagined
batting practice mode Backyard Bash and the all-new Backyard
Derby
Play solo or challenge friends in couch co-op
Explore 11 remastered stadiums, full of interactables and
playable during the day and at night!
Choose from multiple difficulty levels, from New Kid to
Playground Pro, making Backyard Baseball one of the most
accessible sports games on the market
Introducing Wiggle Ball, a brand-new game mode that adds a wild
spin to every at-bat
Choose from 30+ playable characters, including the GOAT himself,
Pablo Sanchez
Create custom characters and design bats through an expanded
customization system
Unlock new content throughout gameplay, including achievements,
stadiums, and new playable characters
Earn tokens through gameplay to unlock baseball card
collectibles featuring artwork from dozens of talented artists
The best part — no microtransactions. All tokens are earned
through gameplay.
Designed for players of all ages and skill levels, Backyard
Baseball blends casual, simulation, sports, cozy and family
genres into an experience that appeals to longtime fans and
newcomers alike.
Today's launch marks the beginning of something much bigger.
Playground Productions is building the “Backyardiverse” — a
connected world where sports, storytelling, and culture all come
together. Backyard Baseball isn't just back—it's leading the
next era of Backyard Sports.
Backyard Baseball will also feature online multiplayer. While
not available at launch, the mode arrives soon and will allow
players to compete against each other.
No word on a physical copy version of this
product on this system(s)
in the US at this time.
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