MLB Home Run Derby VR Steam news

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• Review score74% positive
• Total reviews39
• Release dateApr 26, 2018
• DeveloperMLB
• PublisherMLB

Genres: Action, Sports

Company pages: Developer: MLBPublisher: MLB

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MLB Home Run Derby VR Steam news

MLB Home Run Derby VR news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Baseball is back! - 26 March 2026

  This season brings a fresh layer of authenticity and competition. Every ballpark in the game has been updated to reflect its 2026 look, with the latest architectural tweaks and visual upgrades that bring you closer to the real-world derby atmosphere. Whether you are stepping into a classic stadium or a newly refreshed field, you will see the difference immediately.All 2026 uniforms are now live, so every swing, every highlight, and every big moment feels true to this season. From subtle design changes to full refreshes, your favorite teams are looking sharper than ever.A new season also means a clean slate. The Spring 2026 leaderboard is now live, giving everyone a fresh shot to climb the ranks, set new records, and prove who truly owns the derby. Whether you are chasing the top spot or just starting your climb, there has never been a better time to compete.In addition, we have made a v…

• All-Star 2025! - 13 August 2025

  It's time to celebrate the 2025 Home Run Derby at MLB's All-Star Week in Atlanta! Check out Truist Park, now decorated for baseball's biggest week, plus unlock new All-Star-themed batskins.

• Welcome to the 2025 MLB Regular Season! - 24 March 2025

  GO BIG in MLB’s Home Run Derby VR! WELCOME TO THE ONLY OFFICIALLY LICENSED MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME IN VR! Every team, every ballpark, right here and no place else. We hope you enjoy our new update for the 2025 season! Including: Team and ballpark updates for 2025 Revamped First-time User Experience (flow, text, visuals) Re-tuned pro difficulty Several bug fixes and other quality-of-life improvements

• MLB Postseason 2024 Update - 2 October 2024

  Check out what we've added: Enjoy greater variety chasing your Daily Incentives with SEVEN new types of challenges rotating in Further customize your experience with EIGHT new unlockable bats and some new options for shading your nickname as well Check your progress on the Season 3 leaderboard, refreshed for the MLB Postseason We've also made a few visual upgrades to the clubhouse, addressed a number of small defects and tweaked a few quality-of-life items. Play ball!

• Who's excited for October Baseball? - 2 October 2024

  MLB's Home Run Derby VR is ushering in the 2024 Postseason with some exciting updates... Enjoy greater variety chasing your Daily Incentives with SEVEN new types of challenges rotating in Further customize your experience with EIGHT new unlockable bats and some new options for shading your nickname as well Check your progress on the Season 3 leaderboard, refreshed for the MLB Postseason We've also made a few visual upgrades to the clubhouse, addressed a number of small defects and tweaked a few quality-of-life items. Play ball!

• Home Run Derby VR celebrates All-Star Week 2024! - 6 August 2024

  Home Run Derby VR knocks it out of the park with exciting new updates to celebrate MLB All-Star Week 2024! Swing for the fences with motion-based controls that make you feel every epic home run, tag multipliers and aim to achieve victory over your rivals to become the ultimate Home Run Derby champion! Experience the majesty of all 30 MLB Ballparks in an immersive 3D environment, including Globe Life Field, host of the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby and home of the Texas Rangers! Home Run Derby VR is available for download on Quest, Rift and Steam VR! Get your copy today! #HRDVR ASG decor in Globe Life Field Globe Life Field has been decorated for the 2024 All-Star Game! Welcome Adnan Virk to Home Run Derby VR! Completely revamped Home Run Derby VR announcer, now starring Adnan Virk of MLB Network. Daily Ballpark Bonuses Time-limited events that change every day and reward players for performin…

• MLB HOME RUN DERBY VR OPENING DAY 2024 UPDATE! - 28 March 2024

  Step up to the plate and GO BIG with Home Run Derby VR, presented by Major League Baseball! GO BIG! Step into the batter's box and get ready for an action-packed Home Run Derby showdown! Our advanced motion controls will make you feel every swing as you experience the grandeur of all 30 MLB ballparks in an immersive 3D environment, including host of the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby and home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field! YOUR TICKET TO THE BIG LEAGUES! Embark on a thrilling journey from Single-A ball to the grand stage of the Major Leagues in the brand-new Progression system! Earn XP to advance through 100 levels, refining your abilities as you work your way through the competition. CUSTOMIZE YOUR CLUBHOUSE! Personalize your Clubhouse and flaunt your favorite team’s colors, show off your accolades, and more! Invite friends for some head-to-head competition, play some catch, or kick…

• Minor Update - 13 May 2023

  Fixed player glove lighting issue Fixed lightmap issues in various stadiums at low quality levels

• Opening Day 2023 update - 30 March 2023

  Added All-Star treatment for Seattle Mariners Removed All-Star treatment for Los Angeles Dodgers Updated Rogers Centre, Progressive Field, Target Field, Minute Maid Park, Comerica Park, Citizens Bank Park, and Citi Field with 2023 ballpark dimensions and other changes Minor bug fixes

• All-Star Game 2022 Update - 18 July 2022

  Changelog: Added multiplayer functionality (1 vs 1, cross platform) Added emote system Added support for AI opponents in multiplayer Updated Dodgers stadium for All-Star Game 2022 Added 2 new achievements for multiplayer Added multiplayer stat tracking Improved announcer variety and accuracy Cleaned up crowds in all stadiums Upgraded stadium banner (ARB) system Upgraded various visual FX (bat, dirt, etc.) Added support for player handle on bat Various bug fixes

• Cleveland Guardians Update - 19 November 2021

  Progressive Field now features the new Guardians logos! Some other Bug fixes and improvements.

• HRDVR Update 2.0 - 4 June 2019

  Update 2.0 Notes - Added Dodger Stadium, host of the 2020 All Star Game as a playable ballpark! - Updated Progressive Field for 2019 with All Star Game artwork, twilight sky. - Updated Marlins Park for 2019 with new team branding, ballpark renovation. - Updated Nationals Park for 2019. - Improved overall ballpark visuals and performance. - Added a “gold ball’ bonus pitch as the last pitch of a round. - Added a post-game spray chart that displays the ball trails for all hits in that round. - New and improved announcer audio! - Updated menu interface to support high scores, spray charts and other features. - Added ViveProEye support to menu interface. - Added Achievement for hitting 25 home runs in Dodger Stadium. - Optimizations and bug fixes.

• HRDVR Update 1.02 - 23 May 2018

  Tonight's update addresses the following issues: - Ballpark collision fixes. - Ballpark texture fixes and improvements. - Shadow fixes and improvements. - Tracking improvements for fast swings which will reduce a batter's tendency to pull the ball and make hitting to the opposite field easier. - Updated controls on post-game screen. - Reduced wait window to play again/return to menu on post-game screen. - Leaderboard loading and player display fixes. - 50k and 500k achievements are working properly.

• Oculus Rift Support - 27 April 2018

  We are happy to announce that Home Run Derby VR now officially supports Oculus Rift! Use the right Touch controller to navigate menus and control the bat. Welcome to the Derby Rift enthusiasts!

• SWING FOR THE FENCES! - 26 April 2018

  Home Run Derby VR is officially ready to play! Major League Baseball is proud to present our home grown, Home Run Derby experience. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step up to the plate in an official MLB Ballpark? Home Run Derby puts you center stage with a crowd of screaming fans, and a bat in your hands. Check out the most detailed MLB ballparks to come to Virtual Reality today – welcome to the Derby!

• Now Available on Steam - MLB Home Run Derby VR - 26 April 2018

  MLB Home Run Derby VR is Now Available on Steam! HOME RUN! Step into the diamond and crush it in the most immersive Home Run Derby VR game to date, presented by Major League Baseball. Feel the action and power of every swing with motion based controls. Swing for the fences in the most authentic virtual reality MLB ballparks ever created.

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