This year, Playground Productions brought back the beloved video game series for kids with Backyard Baseball ’97, and now they’re planning to remaster even more games from the series.
There’s good news for gamers who love the Backyard Sports series! Five more classics—Backyard Soccer ’98, Backyard Football ’99, Backyard Basketball ’01, Backyard Baseball ’01, and Backyard Hockey ’02—are in line for a fresh remake. You can already add these games to your wishlist on Steam, but nobody knows exactly when they’ll come out.
Playground Productions also shared some cool news: Backyard Baseball ’97 works perfectly on the Steam Deck. They proudly said, “This quality seal certification by the platform is a testament to the hard work and dedication that went into bringing this highly popular title back to life for today’s generation of gamers.”
People sometimes forget how important it is to support good causes.
This weekend, a fun event is happening! Mega Cat Studios and Crowd Control are teaming up with Playground Productions for a Backyard Baseball ’97 charity stream. The event will help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Expect to see game developers, content creators, and even some pro athletes join in on the fun. You can catch the stream on Sunday, October 13, at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET on the BackyardSportsCenter Twitch channel.
