MLB The Show 21 is set to hit next gen consoles, PS5 included, in only a few short weeks.
This will be the next gen debut, and MLB The Show 21 on PS5 is bringing major changes like crossplay, cross platform progression, and more.
Latest – Legends Trailer revealed, deleted, and reposted
MLB The Show 21 has been building anticipation with a slow reveal of the Legends Roster this year, but a hiccup with the trailer may have let more slip than they’d intended.
It’s not clear whether the release was intentional as the trailer was deleted only to be reposted half an hour later, but the cat’s out of the bag now.
The MLB The Show 21 Legends Trailer has revealed several big names including Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, and more who join the full Legends Roster for MLB The Show 21.
READ MORE: Legends Trailer revealed, deleted, and reposted
Release Date
We’ve got just over a month until MLB The Show 21 arrives, and the scheduled relese date is Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
If you’re able to pre order one of the special editions, you will be able to get early access as soon as April 16, 2021.
There’s also potential for an EA Play Trial to release a demo in the weeks leading up to the game’s launch, but that’s unconfirmed so far.
READ MORE: MLB The Show 21 prepares to give players Early Access
PS5 Price & Pre Order
If you’re playing on PS5, MLB The Show 21 will end up costing you $69.99 for the Standard Edition, which is a full $10 more than the Current Gen versions of the game.
If you want to Pre Order MLB The Show 21 for PS5, there are a few digital editions to choose from at varying price points.
- MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition for PS5: $69.99
- MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition for PS5: $84.99
- MLB The Show 21 Digital Deluxe Edition for PS5: $99.99
You can pre order all three of these editions here.
There are also two physical Collector’s Edition versions that you can pre order, which are the Jackie Robinson Edition ($84.99) and Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition ($99.99).
You can pre order the physical editions through the following outlets:
You can find more details about all of the pre order rewards for each edition here.
Game Modes & Gameplay
We’ve seen a constant stream of new trailers featuring Coach and Tatis Jr. giving us a look at MLB The Show 21 and the various game modes and gameplay.
Road to the Show, Diamond Dynasty, and March to October are all due to return and look to be better than ever.
They’ve also unveiled the new Stadium Creator exclusive to Next Gen consoles, meaning PS5 will have access, and you’ll be able to take custom ballparks into Franchise Mode, Diamond Dynasty, or Online Play.
READ MORE: MLB The Show 21 hype is building with these trailers
