Ever since Fortnite popularized them, the battle pass progression model has been integrated into an astonishing number of games. While they’re typically found in battle royale or other combat-based experiences, the developers at Sony San Diego have found a way to utilize them in MLB The Show 25 and without any upfront cost to the consumer or expiration dates.
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Known as Programs in MLB The Show 25, each has a different theme, celebrating a particular aspect of baseball. One of the first to be released is the Tokyo Series Program, which spotlights some of the Japanese talent that has taken the league by storm in recent years. After completing various challenges, you’ll be able to add these players to your Diamond Dynasty roster.
Tokyo Series Program Rewards
Program rewards are collected by banking stars, which you can get in a variety of ways. The Tokyo Series track has a total of 15 items to earn. They are as follows:
|
Reward |
Stars Required |
|---|---|
|
Tokyo Series – Los Angeles Dodgers Icon |
5 |
|
Tokyo Series – Chicago Cubs Icon |
10 |
|
2,000 XP |
15 |
|
Tokyo Series Shohei Ohtani (84 Overall) |
20 |
|
The Show Card Pack |
25 |
|
3,000 XP |
30 |
|
250 Stubs |
35 |
|
Tokyo Series Shota Imanaga (85 Overall) |
40 |
|
4,000 XP |
45 |
|
The Show Card Pack |
50 |
|
Tokyo Series Seiya Suzuki (85 Overall) |
55 |
|
5,000 XP |
60 |
|
Two The Show Card Packs |
65 |
|
6,000 XP |
70 |
|
Tokyo Series Yoshinobu Yamamoto (86 Overall) |
75 |
Moments
Moments are some of the easiest ways to get stars; simply complete the challenge presented to you, and you’ll begin racking them up. The Tokyo Series has six Moments for you to attempt, some of which let you use the players featured in the Program.
|
Moment Name |
Objective |
Star Payout |
|---|---|---|
|
MVP Ohtani |
Tally an extra-base hit using Shohei Ohtani |
5 |
|
The Throwing Philosopher |
Pitch two innings without giving up a run using Shota Imanaga |
5 |
|
Back at the Wall, Seiya |
Hit a home run using Seiya Suzuki |
5 |
|
Split Decision |
Pitch two innings without giving up a run and strike out three batters using Yoshinobu Yamamoto |
5 |
|
Rally Against Imanaga |
Use your Diamond Dynasty squad to score two runs against Shota Imanaga |
5 |
|
Touch Home Against Yamamoto |
Use your Diamond Dynasty squad to score one run against Yoshinobu Yamamoto |
5 |
Player Missions
After you begin adding some of the Tokyo Series players to your Diamond Dynasty squad, put them in your lineup to continue progressing the Program. Ohtani, Imanaga, and Suzuki can earn you more stars simply by using them.
|
Player Name |
Player Missions |
Star Payout |
|---|---|---|
|
Tokyo Series Shohei Ohtani |
|
5 each |
|
Tokyo Series Shota Imanaga |
|
5 each |
|
Tokyo Series Seiya Suzuki |
|
5 each |
Stats Missions
The Tokyo Series offers a handful of Stats Missions to help expedite Program completion. These are extremely general goals that in all likelihood you’ll complete during normal gameplay.
|
Stats Mission |
Objective |
Star Payout |
|---|---|---|
|
Hits w/ DH |
Get five hits with primary position designated hitters in any Diamond Dynasty mode |
5 |
|
Ks w/ SP |
Get 20 strikeouts with starting pitchers in any Diamond Dynasty mode |
5 |
|
XBH w/ RF |
Get five extra-base hits with primary position right fielders in any Diamond Dynasty mode |
5 |
Tokyo Series PXP Missions
Players you add to your Diamond Dynasty squad aren’t stagnant; they can be made better by earning Parallel XP (PXP). This is essentially an experience system that rewards players with stat upgrades.
Getting clutch hits and punching out batters will reward your team members with PXP, and the Tokyo Series has a few challenges tied to this process.
|
PXP Mission |
Objective |
Star Payout |
|---|---|---|
|
PXP w/ Tokyo Series |
Earn 1,000 PXP with Tokyo Series players across all Diamond Dynasty modes |
5 |
|
PXP w/ Dodgers |
Earn 1,000 PXP with Dodgers players across all Diamond Dynasty modes |
5 |
|
PXP w/ Cubs |
Earn 1,000 PXP with Cubs players across all Diamond Dynasty modes |
5 |
These are the only repeatable Missions in the Tokyo Series Program, so if you’d like, you can continuously farm PXP with the required players for as many stars as you’d like.
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