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{{GameInfobox | {{GameInfobox | ||
| title = Backyard Baseball | | title = Backyard Baseball | ||
| image = | | image = Backyard Baseball 2026 Steam header.jpg | ||
| releasedate = July 9 2026 (PC) | | releasedate = July 9 2026 (PC) | ||
| platforms = PC, Switch 2, Xbox Series, PS5 | | platforms = PC, Mac, Switch 2, Xbox Series, PS5 | ||
| developer = Mega Cat Studios | | developer = Mega Cat Studios | ||
| publisher = Playground Productions | | publisher = Playground Productions | ||
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| playernames = Fictional plus some former MLB players | | playernames = Fictional plus some former MLB players | ||
| precededby = | | precededby = | ||
}}'''''Backyard Baseball''''' is a 2026 | }}'''''Backyard Baseball''''' is a 2026 action baseball game, largely remaking and updating the original ''[[Backyard Baseball (1997)|Backyard Baseball]]''. It is the third baseball title released by Mega Cat Studios and Playground Productions, after their retro ports [[Backyard Baseball '97]] and [[Backyard Baseball '01]]. | ||
== Gameplay Video == | |||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/C19Zk7qKY4E?is=HSlMAp05I4gBXt_k</youtube> | |||
== Roster == | |||
The full roster of fictional characters returns from the original ''Backyard Baseball''. In addition, there are 7 licensed former MLB pros returning from ''[[Backyard Baseball 2001]]'': | |||
* Jeff Bagwell | |||
* Jason Giambi | |||
* Vladimir Guerrero (Sr.) | |||
* Chipper Jones | |||
* Kenny Lofton | |||
* Mark McGwire | |||
* Sammy Sosa | |||
Commentators Sunny Day and Vinnie the Gooch are now playable characters. You can also create a custom player. | |||
== Intro Cinematic == | == Intro Cinematic == | ||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/ | <youtube>https://youtu.be/KQi8-G0YT6g</youtube> | ||
== Trailers == | |||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/lHXEDXNupBY?si=Z9IVOGjCCd5MJgQs</youtube> | |||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/gXTeQ3a6BHs?si=1sxbgbWwZdZJYMvJ</youtube> | |||
== Secrets == | |||
'''Unlockable Pros''' | |||
* Jeff Bagwell - Steal 202 bases total across any game mode | |||
* Jason Giambi - Earn 2000 tokens total | |||
* Vladimir Guerrero (Sr.) - Buy and open one card pack | |||
* Chipper Jones - Finish a season with a player whose batting average is at least .340 | |||
* Kenny Lofton - Steal 5 bases as a team in one game | |||
* Mark McGwire - Hit 583 home runs (total between all modes besides Home Run Derby) | |||
* Sammy Sosa - Hit 66 home runs in Wiggle Ball mode | |||
'''Unlockable Kids''' | |||
* Amy Bostwick - Tag out 15 players on defense | |||
* Chico Pappas - Win the final tournament on Backyard Legend difficulty | |||
* Jay Green - Win 20 multiplayer home run derbies (local or online) | |||
* Julie Dunkel - Break 10 windows | |||
* Leah Wayne - Win the second tournament on Neighborhood Hero difficulty | |||
* Mr. Clanky - Hold shift and click on the pitching machine robot in the main menu | |||
* Sunny Day - Break a Jumbotron with a home run ball in any mode | |||
* Star Moonbeam - Win the final tournament at night on Neighborhood Hero difficulty (only Game 5 of the series is played at night) | |||
* Vinnie the Gooch - Complete the tutorial | |||
'''Unlockable Team Names/Logos''' | |||
Beat any team in League Play in order to unlock its logo and name | |||
'''Unlockable Parks''' | |||
* Big City Stadium - Win the Super Entire Nation Tournament in League Play | |||
* Cement Gardens - Hit a groundball that rolls for a certain long distance | |||
* Dirt Yards - Win 5 games | |||
* Parks Department Field No. 2 - Win the BYB All-City Playoffs | |||
* Sandy Flats - Slide to reach base safely 25 times | |||
* Super Colossal Dome - Win the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe | |||
* Night mode - Win a game at any park to unlock a night version of that park | |||
== External Links == | |||
* [https://www.backyardbaseball.com/ Official site] | |||
* [https://bigbackyard.net/ Master Pain's Big Back Yard] - Player stats and details on unlockables | |||
[[Category:Released in 2026]] | [[Category:Released in 2026]] | ||
[[Category:2020s]] | [[Category:2020s]] | ||
[[Category:PC games]] | [[Category:PC games]] | ||
[[Category:Mac games]] | |||
[[Category:Developed by Mega Cat Studios]] | [[Category:Developed by Mega Cat Studios]] | ||
[[Category:Published by Playground Productions]] | [[Category:Published by Playground Productions]] | ||
