Everything we know about Backyard Baseball reboot: Backyard Sports

If you grew up in the ’90s or the early 2000s, chances are you have tried out the 1997 game, Backyard Baseball. Featuring a unique and varied group of characters, this game was a regular feature in the early days of PC gaming and quickly gained cult status. Almost three decades later, Backyard Baseball has made a return under a new name – Backyard Sports. Here’s what we know about it so far.

Backyard Baseball returns as Backyard Sports

The confirmation that Backyard Baseball is making a comeback was announced concurrently with the launch of its official social media account, @_BackyardSports, as reported by Sports Illustrated. A sneak peek at the game’s trailer on social media has already revealed some beloved characters like Pablo Sanchez, hinting that they will reappear in the remake. The sight of these characters with updated animation piques my curiosity, and I’m confident that many other fans share this anticipation, eager to explore what the contemporary reboot offers in terms of its visuals and experience.

It remains undecided whether the upcoming game will only feature baseball or if it might expand to include sports like soccer, basketball, or football, considering its name change to “Sports.” The creators have mainly hinted at maintaining the authenticity of the original game’s appearance and atmosphere.

According to Chris Walters from Playground Productions, they are being meticulous in maintaining the distinctive aesthetic and atmosphere of the original games, all the while incorporating contemporary elements and gameplay that today’s players find appealing.

When is the Backyard Sports release date?