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| image = Backyard Baseball 2026 Steam header.jpg | | 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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* Amy Bostwick - Tag out 15 players on defense | * 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 | * Julie Dunkel - Break 10 windows | ||
* Leah Wayne - Win the second tournament on Neighborhood Hero difficulty | * 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 | * 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 | * 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) | * 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 | * 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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:45, 17 July 2026
Backyard Baseball
| Release Date | July 9 2026 (PC) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PC, Mac, Switch 2, Xbox Series, PS5 |
| Developer | Mega Cat Studios |
| Publisher | Playground Productions |
| Original Price | $39.99 |
| Team Names | Fictional |
| Player Names | Fictional plus some former MLB players |
Backyard Baseball is a 2026 action baseball game, largely remaking and updating the original 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
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
Trailers
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
- Official site
- Master Pain's Big Back Yard - Player stats and details on unlockables
