In MLB The Show 24 women can now pave their way in historic new feature

Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: The likeness of Kristin Chenoweth is seen on the video screen as she performs the National Anthem and the Yankees and Texas Rangers stand on the foul lines prior to playing Game Three of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: The likeness of Kristin Chenoweth is seen on the video screen as she performs the National Anthem and the Yankees and Texas Rangers stand on the foul lines prior to playing Game Three of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

MLB Advance Media and PlayStation Studios developed by San Diego Studio has announced MLB The Show '24 Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way, which is a new feature in the popular video game series allows players to create and play as women ballplayers.

The latest updates introduce a new feature that enables players to develop and witness the progress of their women ballplayer career while utilizing all the existing Road to the Show features.

If a female athlete is chosen, a distinct storyline will be triggered, accompanied by the addition of a friend and teammate Mia Lewis. Together, they will strive to work their way up from the Minor Leagues to the Major League.

In the promotional video, the new gameplay experience showcases a unique spin on baseball that inspires and encourages individuals to pursue their dreams and play baseball at any level.

MLB The Show '24 is now available for preorder for $69.99 and will be released on March 19.

New MLB The Show '24 features

MLB The Show '24 will feature 400 exciting new features and logic improvements, including smarter AI and efficient animations to elevate the head-to-head competition. The new additions will address issues in previous games, especially fielding problems.

High-pressure moments and all scenarios can be played with realistic animations and strategic depth of defensive play. New throws for all bases from the ground to fit all types of play were also added.

The pitching animations in the game have been enhanced, with the addition of four new pitching gestures, bringing the total number of pitching options to 14. Additionally, players can now fake a throw or step off the pitching mound to take advantage of the new disengagement rule. The base sizes have also been updated to provide more coverage.

MLB The Show emphasized that their mission is for players to have total control of their players on the field and have the opportunity to make every play they desire.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB The Show 24 unveils women ballplayer feature for the first time