Building on its foundation of matching arcade baseball action with an ever-increasing array of updates, features and enhancements, R.B.I. Baseball 20 – as developed by the MLB Games & VR team – innovates on its uniquely fast paced baseball experience with wholly re-tooled hitting and pitching mechanics, along with a host of improvements covering a broad spectrum of visual and gameplay categories.
R.B.I. redefines arcade baseball action with massive advancements including brand new batting, pitching and base running controls, all-new “broadcast-style” centerfield camera angle, major visual improvements to players and ballparks, delivering MLB authenticity to the arcade-style game at levels never before seen for the franchise.
R.B.I. Baseball 20 retains its great slate of gameplay modes, including Franchise, Exhibition, Online Multiplayer and Home Run Derby, offering players a diverse mix of baseball fun.
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. graces the Canada cover of R.B.I. 20! Vladdy Jr. made his MLB debut on April 26th, 2019 and finished the season slashing .272/.339/.772. He was named AL Player of the Week in May and August and was the Home Run Derby Runner-up in Cleveland during All-Star Week.
Key Features:
- All-new controls: Choose pitch types based on real pitcher data, power up to swing for the fences or play it safe for contact and streamlined base running controls.
- Pitcher’s Perspective: Brand new broadcast-inspired pitching camera gives you a new perspective when delivering pitches.
- Massive Player Model Improvements: Revamped hair and added more details including eye black, pine tar on helmets, and dirt & grass stains after dives and slides.
- More Authenticity: Improved stealing and pickoffs, revamped MLB ballparks, tailored cutscene animations and camera angles, better crowd behaviors, and improved ball collision.
- All Your Favorite Modes: Franchise, Exhibition, Online Multiplayer (on Xbox One and PS4 only) & Home Run Derby.
- Play As the Greats: 165+ MLB Legends and Legend Teams
- Weekly Updates: Up-to-date rosters and stats all season long!
- Groovy Soundtrack: Songs from 20 awesome artists.
MLB has once again integrated a fun, energetic soundtrack to match the quick, entertaining and easy-to-play style of the game’s franchise. Fans can click here and head over to Spotify to experience a 18-track preview of R.B.I. Baseball 20’s soundtrack that includes music from award-winning artists OneRepublic, Andy Grammar, Glide Flores, and others.
R.B.I. Baseball 20 is officially licensed by MLB and the MLBPA and will be available for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iPhone, iPad, supported Android smartphones and tablets on March 17, 2020 at $29.99 ($6.99 on smartphones and tablets).
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