The 2004 release of All-Star Baseball 2005 for the PlayStation 2 console includes online features such as head-to-head play and improved online updates to the rosters. You can now also bat using the analog controller and two new camera angles have been added: the fieldercam and the broadcastcam.
The gameplay has seen improvements, with enhanced create-a-player mode and a new franchise mode. The game is commentated by Steve Lyons and Thom Brennaman, with Spanish play-by-play provided by Oscar Soria. A full gameplay tutorial is also included to help new players get started.
Special attention is given to the 2004 MLB season, allowing players to relive historic moments in the This Week In Baseball challenge. The game features an official license, with authentic uniforms and stadiums from over 80 teams. A hall of fame honors MLB legends, alongside bonus teams including wartime and postwar stars, as well as fantasy teams.