As spring rolls in, so does the excitement of baseball and the latest installment from San Diego Studio, *MLB The Show 25*. This year's game is packed with potential, but mastering the art of hitting can still be a challenge. Here's a guide to the best hitting settings for *MLB The Show 25* to help you make solid contact and boost your performance at the plate.
Best Settings for Hitting in MLB The Show 25
Once you launch *MLB The Show 25* and navigate through the initial setup, diving into the settings menu is your next step. With an array of options available, customizing your hitting experience can be daunting. But don't worry, we're here to help you set up a strong foundation for success at the plate.
Hitting Interface
| **Best Hitting Interface in MLB The Show 25** |
| Zone |
As with previous iterations of *MLB The Show*, the Zone hitting interface remains the top choice for *MLB The Show 25*. It offers the greatest level of control, allowing you to maneuver your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) freely around the strike zone. While it might feel intimidating to rely solely on your PCI placement, mastering this technique can lead to powerful hits, especially when you catch that hanging curveball just right.
PCI Settings
| **Best PCI Settings in MLB The Show 25** |
| PCI Center – Bat |
| PCI Inner – None |
| PCI Outer – None |
| PCI Color – Yellow |
| PCI Opacity – 80% |
| PCI Fadeout – None |
While PCI settings can be quite personal, the recommendations above aim to simplify hitting by using a bat-shaped PCI. This visual aid helps you pinpoint where on the bat the ball will make contact, making it easier to aim for the sweet spot. With practice, hitting will become second nature. The Yellow color setting is ideal for day games, but consider switching to Blue or Green for better visibility during night games. Feel free to experiment with the new PCI Anchor settings to see if adjusting based on the batter and pitcher can enhance your performance, though we found it had minimal impact.
Camera Settings
| **Best Hitting View in MLB The Show 25** |
| Strike Zone 2 |
Getting the PCI right is crucial, but choosing the right hitting view can significantly affect your focus and performance. The Strike Zone 2 camera setting offers the perfect balance, placing you right in the heart of the action so you can concentrate solely on the incoming pitch, without distractions from the surrounding environment.
With these settings, you're well on your way to mastering the art of hitting in *MLB The Show 25*. Now, step up to the plate and start swinging for the fences!
*MLB The Show 25 is now available in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.*
