MLB The Show 21 is live for players who have pre-ordered the bonus editions, granting them Early Access.
Here's what you need to know, including how much the various editions cost.
Latest - Here comes full release
If you weren't willing to splash the extra cash on one of the superior editions of MLB The Show 21 to get early access, the wait for full release is almost over.
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+ 6We have less than 24 hours until the game arrives, with the title going live on Xbox Game Pass immediately.
So if you do wish to pre-order, you better move quick - but you may as well save the extra cash and wait for full release.
For our countdown to release featuring all of the latest news, head here.
MLB The Show 21 Pre Order
MLB The Show 21 is about to set the sports world on fire, and the signs are already there.
click to enlarge + 6The game's pre orders are now open, and you can see all the details for each version and the links to pre order now below.
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MLB The Show 21 Pre Order Bonuses
MLB The Show 21 returns to form with three different versions of the game that each have unique pre order rewards.
click to enlarge + 6All three versions of MLB The Show 21 are currently available for pre-order.
If you're playing on PS4 or PS5, the process is streamlined as all versions of MLB The Show 21 are available for pre-order by clicking here.
Keep in mind that the Jackie Robinson and Digital Deluxe Edition are technically PS5-exclusive, but both come with the PS4 version of the game as well, so PS4 players will have the PS5 copy ready when they can upgrade to Next Gen.
The same goes for Xbox, as the Xbox Series X|S pre orders for the Jackie Robinson and Digital Deluxe Edition all include the Xbox One version of the game, whereas the standard editions for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S are separated.
Here is what will come with your MLB The Show 21 pre-orderpre-orders and the links to order now:
MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition PS5 (Pre Order Here)
- 5000 Stubs
- 10 The Show packs
- 1 Gold Choice pack
MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition PS4 (Pre Order Here)
- 5000 Stubs
- 1 Gold Choice pack
MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition Xbox Series X|S (Pre Order Here)
- 5000 Stubs
- 1 Gold Choice pack
- 10 The Show packs
MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition Xbox One (Pre Order Here)
- 5000 Stubs
- 1 Gold Choice pack
MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition for PS4 and PS5 (Pre Order Here)
- Four days' early access
- 1 Diamond Choice pack
- Jackie Robinson bat skin
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment pack
- 10K Stubs
- 10 The Show packs
- 3 Gold Choice packs
MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition for Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S (Pre Order Here)
- Four days’ early access
- Jackie Robinson bat skin
- 1 Diamond Choice pack
- 3 Gold Choice packs
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment pack
- 10 The Show packs
- 10K Stubs
- Double daily login rewards
MLB The Show 21 Digital Deluxe Edition for PS4 and PS5 (Pre Order Here)
- Four days' early access
- 2 Diamond Choice packs
- Jackie Robinson bat skin
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment pack
- 25K Stubs
- 10 The Show packs
- 6 Gold Choice packs
MLB The Show 21 Digital Deluxe Edition for Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S (Pre Order Here)
- Four days' early access
- Jackie Robinson bat skin
- 2 Diamond Choice packs
- 5 Gold Choice packs
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment pack
- 10 The Show packs
- 25K Stubs
- Double daily login rewards
Physical Collector's Editions Rewards
There are also physical Collector's Edition versions of MLB The Show 21 available through several outlets that have some additional pre order rewards.
click to enlarge + 6You can find details on each of these physical Collector's Edition versions of MLB The Show 21 below, as well as links to pre order through various outlets.
MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition (Physical for PS4 & PS5)
- Order from GameStop, Walmart, Target, or Best Buy
- Dual Entitlement (PS4 Disk and PS5 Download Code)
- Limited Edition Steelbook
- Early Access (Launches April 16)
- PlayStation will donate $1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for every Collector’s Edition sold in the United States**
- 1 Diamond Choice Pack
- 2 Gold Choice Pack
- 10 The Show Packs
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment Pack
- 10,000 Stubs™
- Double Dailies
- Immediate Access to Jackie Robinson Bat Skin
MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition (Physical for Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)
- Order from GameStop, Walmart, Target, or Best Buy
- Duel Entitlement (via compilation disc)
- Limited Edition Steelbook
- Early Access (Launches April 16)
- PlayStation will donate $1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for every Collector’s Edition sold in the United States**
- 1 Diamond Choice Pack
- 2 Gold Choice Pack
- 10 The Show Packs
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment Pack
- 10,000 Stubs
- Double Dailies
- Immediate Access to Jackie Robinson Bat Skin
MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition (Physical for PS4 & PS5)
- Order from GameStop, Walmart, Target, or Best Buy
- Dual Entitlement (PS4 Disk and PS5 Download Code)
- Limited Edition MLB The Show x New Era® 9FIFTY Cap
- Limited Edition Steelbook
- Early Access (Launches April 16)
- PlayStation will donate $1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for every Collector’s Edition sold in the United States**
- 1 Diamond Choice Pack
- 2 Gold Choice Pack
- 10 The Show Packs
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment Pack
- 25,000 Stubs™
- Double Dailies
- Immediate Access to Jackie Robinson Bat Skin
MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition (Physical for Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)
- Order from GameStop, Walmart, Target, or Best Buy
- Duel Entitlement (Compilation Disc)
- Limited Edition MLB The Show x New Era® 9FIFTY Cap
- Limited Edition Steelbook
- Early Access (Launches April 16)
- PlayStation will donate $1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for every Collector’s Edition sold in the United States**
- 1 Diamond Choice Pack
- 2 Gold Choice Pack
- 10 The Show Packs
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment Pack
- 25,000 Stubs
- Double Dailies
- Immediate Access to Jackie Robinson Bat Skin
READ MORE: MLB The Show 21 prepares to give players Early Access
MLB The Show 21 Release Date
MLB The Show 21 finally has an official release date, coming out on Tuesday, 20 April.
click to enlarge + 6If you take advantage of grabbing the Jackie Robinson Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition on pre order as noted above, you can play as soon as April 16 thanks to Early Access.
READ MORE: MLB The Show 21 hype is building with these trailers
Xbox Game Pass gets Standard Edition at launch
MLB The Show 21 is due out soon, but Xbox users have a much easier and cheaper way to snag the Standard Edition now.
MLB The Show 21 is due to land on Xbox Game Pass the same day as the title releases, which means Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One subscribers can get the Standard Edition at no additional cost.
If you're on either console and were planning to pre-order the Standard Edition, now you just need to sign up for Xbox Game Pass for some major savings.
READ MORE: MLB The Show 21 to hit Xbox Game Pass at launch
Next Gen Features
We suspected that there would be some cheeky gameplay bonuses for Next Gen players, and this looks to be true.
click to enlarge + 6We knew a Stadium Creator feature was on the way, but it transpires that this will only be for Next Gen consoles.
It includes over 100 props with a pre-approved set of 130 tested wall configurations, ensuring there will be no issues with online play.
Other features on Next Gen include haptic feedback on PS5 - meaning you will feel the difference between a left and right-hander, and each type of slide will feel different.