We’ve known for a while that MLB the Show 21 would be going multiplatform, giving us the odd phenomenon of a Sony-developed game on Xbox consoles, but apparently, that’s only half of the story. Today Microsoft revealed that MLB the Show 21 will be on Xbox Game Pass…on Day One. So yes, unless Sony responds somehow, arguably the best (certainly the cheapest) way to play The Show 21 will be on an Xbox console. Certainly didn’t see that one coming!
Microsoft has recently made aggressive moves to make turn Game Pass the destination for sports game fans, as they recently added NBA 2K21, Madden NFL 21, NHL 21, and Football Manager 2021 to the service. Of course, none of those games landed on the service on launch day like MLB the Show 21, although who knows what might happen in the future.
MLB The Show 21 steps up to the plate on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 on April 20. So, how will you be playing this year’s game? Will you be staying loyal to PlayStation or is it time to grab that Game Pass discount?
