Backyard Baseball (2026)
From Baseball VG Encyclopedia
Backyard Baseball
| Release Date | July 9 2026 (PC) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PC, 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
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
