Following a big multiplatform debut last year, MLB The Show 22 is looking to build on the franchise’s newfound success, and Sony has released first next-gen console footage of their latest hardball game. This time around, the game will also be coming to Nintendo Switch, and yes, the Xbox version of the game's trailer confirms it will be a Day 1 Xbox Game Pass release again. You can check out the first 4K footage of the game in action, below.
https://youtu.be/N1Y3DfdnHx4
Of course, MLB The Show 22 comes in the usual dizzying array of versions and special editions. The last-gen version will set you back $60 and the next-gen consoles version is $70 – upgrading to PS5/XSX will cost you $10 and won’t be available if you buy the physical version. You can also grab the physical or digital MVP Edition for $85 or the Digital Deluxe Edition for $100. Here’s what’s included in the special editions…
Physical MVP Edition ($85)
- MLB The Show 22 Dual Entitlement on PS4/Xbox One Blu-Ray Disk and Voucher for PS5/Xbox Series X/S Digital Edition
- Limited Edition SteelBook case
- Four days' early access
- One Diamond Choice pack
- Two Gold Choice packs
- One Ballplayer pack
- 10 The Show packs
- Cover Athlete Themed Bat Skin
- Double daily login rewards
- 10K Stubs
Digital MVP Edition ($85)
- MLB The Show 22 Dual Entitlement on PS4/Xbox One and PS5/Xbox Series X/S
- Four days' early access
- One Diamond Choice pack
- Two Gold Choice packs
- One Ballplayer pack
- 10 The Show packs
- Double daily login rewards
- Cover Athlete Themed Bat Skin
- 10K Stubs
Digital Deluxe Edition ($100)
- MLB The Show 22 Dual Entitlement on PS4/Xbox One and PS5/Xbox Series X/S
- Four days' early access
- One Diamond Choice pack
- One Cover Athlete Diamond Choice pack
- Five Gold Choice packs
- 20 The Show packs
- One Ballplayer pack
- Double daily login rewards
- Cover Athlete Themed Bat Skin
- 25K Stubs
MLB The Show 22 launches on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and Switch on April 5 (or April 1 if you grab one of the special editions).
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