The arrival of a new platform for the game also means cross-platform play and cross-progression have been introduced, meaning MLB The Show 21 players can carry progression between both PlayStation and Xbox platforms, and play multiplayer with all players on. both console families.Further new features will be revealed as part of a series of six Feature Premiere streams starting in March. Another reveal will take place on February 3, which will showcase the Collector’s Edition of the game.
While you’ll have to wait until then to find out what’s in the premium edition, the PlayStation Blog suggests that only the Collector’s Edition will include a next-generation free upgrade. “There will be no upgrade path for the standard edition from the current generation to the next generation,” said Ramone Russell, game designer at developer San Diego Studio. “If you’re interested in accessing the game on both current and next-generation platforms, please wait for more information about the Collector’s Edition.”
While the regular edition is the only one shown so far, the artwork shows off this year’s cover athlete: Fernando “El Nino” Tatis Jr. This will come as no surprise to some fans, as will the cover. as the Xbox version – was leaked last week.
Check out our MLB The Show 20 review to see how the series has fared lately.
Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK News and Entertainment Writer.