The release date and time countdown for when MLB The Show 22 Standard edition will come out on PlayStation and Xbox Game Pass is almost over with fans still about to get its pre-order bonuses.
This is arguably the biggest game to come out in April alongside Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga. And, if you happen to play on Microsoft consoles, the good news is that it’s a day one launch title for Microsoft’s subscription service.
Eager fans have been able to enjoy early access since April 1st, but the game launches for everyone tomorrow.
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What time MLB The Show 22 come out?
The release date and time countdown for when MLB The Show 22 Standard edition will come out on PlayStation and Xbox Game Pass is 21:00 PT on April 4th as well as 00:00 ET and 05:00 BST on April 5th.
These hours come courtesy of the PlayStation store. You will also be able to play on Nintendo Switch but there is no countdown for the handheld platform.
Regardless of which system you plan to play on, the good news is that you will be able to crossplay between all three.
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How to play on Xbox Game Pass
You will be able to play MLB The Show 22 on Xbox Game Pass from April 5th.
Some have been able to play since April 1st, but they needed to buy an early access bundle for £41.74. For everyone who has been waiting, you will get the game tomorrow at no added cost.
However, you will need to join Microsoft’s subscription service for either £7.99 or £10.99 per month though.
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Pre-order bonuses
Below are the prices and pre-order bonuses for the Standard edition of the game:
Standard edition – £49.99 (PS4/Xbox One):
- 5K Stubs
Standard next-gen edition – £59.99 (PS5/Xbox Series X/S):
- Five The Show packs
- 10K Stubs
The four days early access since April 1st is no longer viable, but – if you so wish – you could still buy the MVP or Deluxe edition for the following rewards.
MVP edition – £74.99:
- MLB The Show 22 PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- 10K Stubs
- 1 Diamond Choice Pack
- 2 Gold Choice Packs
- 10 The Show Packs
- 1 Ballplayer Pack
- Double Daily Login Rewards
Digital Deluxe edition – £89.99:
- MLB The Show 22 PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- 25K Stubs
- 2 Diamond Choice Packs
- 5 Gold Choice Packs
- 20 The Show Packs
- 1 Ballplayer Pack
- Double Daily Login Rewards
Per the game’s official FAQ, you will need to spend an additional $10 to upgrade a last-gen Standard edition to next-gen. However, the MVP and Deluxe packages come with both versions of the game for PlayStation and Xbox.
The release date for MLB The Show 22 on Xbox Game Pass for free is next week but you can pay a price to play early access tomorrow.
This is one of the biggest titles set to come out next month alongside Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga. And what makes it even better is that it’s another high profile day one launch for Microsoft’s subscription programme.
While it will be available on Microsoft’s subscription at no added cost, you can pay an additional fee to play in just a few days.
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Is MLB The Showing 22 on Game Pass?
The release date for when MLB The Show 22 is coming to Xbox Game Pass is April 5th.
This is the same launch day as the Standard edition. If you opt for early access, you will be able to start playing from April 1st.
A regular subscription fee to join Microsoft’s service is £7.99 per month. Or you can pay £10.99 a month for an Ultimate subscription which includes Games with Gold.
If you haven’t already subscribed, we always recommend the Ultimate membership because of its Games with Gold and EA Play inclusion.
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How to play early access
The only way to play MLB The Show 22 early access via Xbox Game Pass is through purchasing a bundle that costs £41.74.
Although this is a much higher fee than a subscription, it is less than the MVP and Deluxe editions that cost £74.99 and £89.99. And these are the only ways PlayStation users can play from April 1st.