Collector’s Editions are available with Early Access starting April 1.
Shohei Ohtani was our unanimous choice to be on the cover of MLB The Show 22, but we wanted to do something special for the Collector’s Edition(s). You might not know this, but Shohei is a big fan of manga and anime; he has been since his years attending Hanamaki Higashi High School in Japan. His passion for baseball has always been high but his love for a specific manga series made him love baseball more.
Shohei Ohtani put together what could be considered one of the greatest single seasons in MLB history. One could say it was superhero like, we sure did. With that in mind and knowing Shohei’s love for manga and anime the decision was clear. A normal Collector’s Edition cover wouldn’t suffice — we needed to take it to the next level.
We heard through the grapevine that famed manga artist, director, and writer Takashi Ozakaki (“Afro Samurai,” “Batman Ninja”) was a huge fan of Shohei Ohtani. We all thought how cool would it be if Takashi drew an anime version of Shohei for the Collector’s Edition cover of MLB The Show 22? Shohei is a once in a generation athlete with superhero like abilities on the field. What better way to bring that to life than to have worlds collide on a truly unique cover? We are thrilled to share the results of this collaboration.
Now you’re wondering, “What’s in the Editions?” First, we’re very excited to announce that Early Access is back for anyone that purchases with the MVP Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 22. Early Access in MLB The Show 22 begins April 1, to give you a four day head start.
Pre-order now on the Xbox Store and be ready for action by receiving a Gold Choice Pack for use in MLB The Show 22 just for pre-ordering.
NOTE: Premium editions of MLB The Show 22 on Xbox consoles include both Xbox One and a Xbox Series X|S entitlements. If you purchase MLB The Show 22 physical Standard Edition (Xbox One), you will only have access to that version of the game and will not be able to upgrade later.
MVP Edition
The MVP Edition is $84.99 USD / $109.99 CAD (MSRP). This limited-edition Steel Book (physical version only) is available for pre-order now at retail. The digital version of the MVP Edition is available for pre-order now on the Xbox Store.
- The Game (both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions)
- Limited Edition Steel Book (Physical version only)
- [4] Days Early Access
- Double Daily Login Rewards (for the life cycle of MLB The Show 22)
- Additional Items:
- [1] Diamond Choice Pack
- [2] Gold Choice Packs
- [1] Ballplayer Pack
- [10] The Show Packs
- [10,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 22
- Shohei Ohtani Bat Skin
Digital Deluxe Edition
For our biggest digital fans, you know who you are… the Digital Deluxe Edition returns to the Xbox Store. The Digital Deluxe Edition is $99.99 USD/$129.99 CAD (MSRP). For those of you that need packs on packs on packs… on packs, this is the edition for you.
While we are unable to offer a $99.99 physical Collector’s Edition this year, we hope you will enjoy this authentic anime celebration to Ohtani-san and the influence it has had on his phenomenal career as featured in the Collector’s Edition artwork.
Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
- [4] Days Early Access
- Access to both Xbox One, and Xbox Series XIS
- Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 22)
- Additional Items:
- [1] Diamond Choice Packs
- [1] Cover Athlete Diamond Choice Pack
- [5] Gold Choice Packs
- [1] Ballplayer Pack
- [20] The Show Packs
- [25,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 22
- Shohei Ohtani Bat Skin
We could not be more excited for MLB The Show 22 coming out on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox consoles! Look forward to a new class of Legends, new ways to play, including with your friends! Check TheShow.com and follow our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts for the latest updates about MLB The Show 22. For more detailed information on MLB The Show 22 including an important update on year to year saves and more please read our announce FAQ here.
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