For the first time ever, MLB The Show 21 is heading to Xbox One, and it'll even include crossplay with those using PlayStation consoles!
Here's all the information you need about MLB The Show 21 for Xbox One.
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We got a new video today from Coach and Tatis Jr. about how to build your dream team in Diamond Dynasty mode.
For those new to the series, Diamond Dynasty may be the most complex but rewarding game mode.
In the video, they explain that you'll want to build up your team by unlocking player cards from playing against the computer or against others online.
You can read more about Diamond Dynasty here.
MLB The Show 21 Xbox One
MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox One for the first time ever thanks to the series breaking away from PlayStation exclusivity.
And if that isn't massive enough, will be implementing a brand new feature that fans have been asking about for years, crossplay.
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But before we get into the genre-defining new feature that will reshape sports gaming in 2021, let's go over the things all MLB The Show fans should know about the game's progress.
MLB The Show 21 Release Date
MLB The Show 21 will launch on April 20th.
With this, we can expect an MLB The Show 21 demo towards the end of March, and an EA Play early access trial for the game around April 13th.
MLB The Show 21 Xbox One Preorder
MLB The Show 21 is now available for preorder, and can even be pre-downloaded!
There are some strong preorder rewards for MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition, but they're even better if you decide to go for the Jackie Robinson Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition.
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For MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition on Xbox One, the preorder rewards include the following:
- 5000 Stubs
- 1 Gold Choice pack
You can put in your Xbox One preorder here.
For MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition on Xbox One, the preorder rewards include the following:
- Four days’ early access
- Jackie Robinson bat skin
- 1 Diamond Choice pack
- 2 Gold Choice packs
- 1 Ballplayer Equipment pack
- 10 The Show packs
- 10K Stubs
- Double daily login rewards
You can preorder the Jackie Robinson Edition here.
For MLB The Show 21 Digital Deluxe Edition on Xbox One, the preorder rewards include the following:
- 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
You can preorder the Digital Deluxe Edition here.
MLB The Show 21 Crossplay
MLB The Show 21 is expected to make some massive improvements with next gen hardware, but the biggest feature coming to the series isn't related to gameplay changes.
Instead, MLB The Show 21 will be historic for its inclusion of crossplay.
MLB The Show 21 will be the first sports game with crossplay between Xbox and PlayStation consoles on current and next gen.
This will be huge for online game modes like Diamond Dynasty, and will massively increase the size off the community for MLB The Show 21 all around, improving competition.
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