With the arrival of spring, baseball season kicks off, and fans eagerly await the latest installment from San Diego Studio. *MLB The Show 25* is poised to deliver an exciting gaming experience, but mastering the art of hitting requires some fine-tuning. Here are the best hitting settings to help you make solid contact in *MLB The Show 25*.
Best Settings for Hitting in MLB The Show 25
Once you launch *MLB The Show 25* and navigate through the initial setup, head straight to the settings. With a plethora of options available, you can tailor your hitting experience to your liking. However, adjusting the hitting settings can be daunting, so let The Escapist guide you through the essentials.
Hitting Interface
| Best Hitting Interface in MLB The Show 25 |
| Zone |
Consistent with previous *MLB The Show* titles, the Zone hitting interface remains the top choice for *MLB The Show 25*. This setting offers the greatest control, allowing you to maneuver your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) freely within the batter's box. While it can be nerve-wracking to rely on your PCI placement, mastering it can lead to powerful hits, especially when you capitalize on those hanging curveballs.
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 are subjective, the above configuration aims to simplify the hitting process by using a bat as the PCI center, helping you visualize where the ball will make contact. The goal is to hit the barrel's sweet spot, which becomes second nature with practice.
Adjust the PCI Color and Opacity based on the game's lighting conditions. Yellow works well 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, which allow you to adjust the anchor based on the batter and pitcher. While The Escapist found minimal impact, it's worth exploring to see if it enhances your gameplay.
Camera Settings
| Best Hitting View in MLB The Show 25 |
| Strike Zone 2 |
Mastering the PCI is crucial, but selecting the right camera view is equally important. A camera positioned too far back can be distracting, making it difficult to concentrate on the pitcher. Strike Zone 2 offers the ideal hitting view, placing you right in the heart of the action as the ball approaches.
These are the best hitting settings to enhance your performance in *MLB The Show 25*.
MLB The Show 25 is now available in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
