Conquest is a popular game mode in MLB The Show 24’s Diamond Dynasty mode where you strategically capture territories on a map to earn rewards. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown:
Gameplay Objective:
Your goal is to conquer the entire map by capturing all territories.
You capture territories by defeating the CPU team controlling that territory in a head-to-head game.
Map Variations:
There are various Conquest maps available in MLB The Show 24:
Nation of Baseball: A large map encompassing the entirety of Major League Baseball.
Team Affinity Maps: Smaller maps focused on specific MLB divisions or teams. Completing these maps contributes to Team Affinity programs for those teams or divisions.
Earning Rewards:
As you capture territories, you’ll earn various rewards, including:
Stubs (in-game currency)
Experience Points (XP) for your Diamond Dynasty team
Card packs containing players, stadiums, and uniforms
Hidden Rewards: Scattered throughout some maps, these offer bonus card packs or other rewards for strategically capturing specific territories. (More on this in the "Hidden Rewards" section below)
Strategic Elements:
Deck Construction: Build a strong deck of players to compete in the head-to-head games against the CPU. You can choose different difficulties depending on your skill level and the map’s requirements.
Resource Management: Each territory has a reinforcement cost associated with capturing it. Manage your Stubs wisely to ensure you have enough to reinforce your own territories and capture new ones.
Map Control: Capturing key territories can grant bonuses like increased reinforcement points or additional Conquest points (used to activate special perks).
Benefits of Conquest:
Reward Earning: It’s a great way to earn Stubs, XP, and cards to improve your Diamond Dynasty team.
Strategic Gameplay: Provides a strategic challenge as you plan your captures, manage resources, and build a strong deck.
Team Affinity Progress: Completing Team Affinity maps contributes to specific team programs, unlocking additional rewards.
Additional Tips:
Explore the Map: Look for hidden rewards and strategize your capture path to maximize your efficiency.
Difficulty Levels: Adjust the difficulty based on your skill level and the map’s requirements.
Hidden Rewards:
These are bonus rewards scattered throughout some Conquest maps. They typically consist of card packs that offer additional players, stadiums, or uniforms for your Diamond Dynasty team. Here’s what you need to know:
Locations: There’s no official in-game indicator for hidden rewards. The MLB The Show community plays a big role in finding and sharing their locations.
Finding Them: Utilize online resources like websites or YouTube channels dedicated to MLB The Show. They often create guides highlighting hidden reward locations on various Conquest maps.
Importance: While not essential for completing the Conquest mode, hidden rewards offer valuable bonuses to bolster your card collection.
By understanding the core gameplay, strategic elements, and potential rewards, you can effectively conquer Conquest maps in MLB The Show 24 and earn valuable resources to strengthen your Diamond Dynasty team.