MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on release day

It has been revealed that when MLB The Show 21, the next entry in PlayStations iconic sports title is released on April 20, those who have either the Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One and an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, will be able to enjoy the game, without paying anything extra.

Jamie Leece, the Senior Vice President for Games and VR at MLB took to the Xbox Wire to announce the news, which is big.

We’re delighted to announce that MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one and will be available on April 20 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as on Android phones and tablets via Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) for Ultimate members. Both MLB The Show 21 Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Standard Editions will be included with Xbox Game Pass so members will be able to play the best version of the game regardless of which console they’re on. And with cross-platform play and progress, you can play against others online, and earn and use content across the platform and generation you choose.

Those who only want the base game are covered, but if you want the deluxe option, that you need to pay for, which is pretty standard really.