The arrival of a new platform for the game also means that platform variety and cross-progression have been introduced, which means that MLB The Show 21 players can progress between both PlayStation and Xbox platforms, as well as play multiplayer with all the players in both consoles. .Further new features will be introduced as part of a series of six Feature Premiere streams, starting in March. Another unveiling will be held on February 3, which will show the Collector’s Edition of the game.
While you have to wait until then to find out what’s in the more premium edition, the PlayStation Blog suggests that only the Collector’s Edition will include a next-generation upgrade. “There will be no upgrading of the standard edition from current generation to next generation,” says the article by Ramone Russell, game designer at developer San Diego Studio. “If you are interested in having access to the game on both current and next generation platforms, please wait for more information on the Collector’s Edition.”
Although the regular version so far is the only one on display, the artwork does show off this year’s cover athlete: Fernando “El Nino” Tatis Jr. as the Xbox version – was leaked last week.
To see how the series has fared recently, check out our MLB The Show 20 review.
Matt Purslow is IGN’s British news and entertainment writer.