In addition to the PlayStation and Xbox versions, Sony Interactive Entertainment announces that a new version of MLB The Show will be released on the Nintendo Switch.
Now cross-platform since last year, Sony’s famous license opens up a little more competition: “For the second year in a row, MLB The Show is expanding to a new platform and offering fans a new way to play!”MLB The Show 22 will be available for the first time on Nintendo Switch, expanding the console lineup. This is a very exciting time for all of us as the legendary franchise continues to welcome new players. We want to thank everyone at Sony Interactive Entertainment, Xbox, Nintendo, MLB, MLB Players Association and San Diego Studio for making this possible. ”
Of note, Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation’s career guidance program continues to partner with the Jackie Robinson Foundation around the MLB The Show license and a new baseball simulation opus. Thus, for every Collector’s Edition sold in the US, one dollar will be donated to JRF by December 31st.
SIE San Diego Studio Unveils First MLB The Show 22 Trailer
MLB The Show 22 is scheduled for April 5th. There are no plans for a free update between the two generations of consoles, but cross-play, cross-save, and cross-platform are confirmed. Note that Shohei Otani of the Los Angeles Angels, also known as “Shotime”, is the ambassador for this new opus, in addition to being featured on the jacket.
Mangaka Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai, Batman Ninja) drew Shohei Otani in anime style for the collector’s edition of MLB The Show 22: “He is an outstanding athlete, displaying superhero skills on the court. What better way to bring these two universes together than to create a one-of-a-kind cover? “